Dogs Mans Best Friend

Just within the last few months, my best neighbor dog has had lots of trouble walking and her back legs can't support her body anymore. It got me thinking...what resources are there to help us pups if we are injured, disabled, or suffer from disabilit...

Isabel is the beautiful female black Belgium sheepdog mix that my husband Jim and I got from the rescue league 2 weeks after the death of our golden retriever Nicolas. We went to the rescue league because we wanted to be sure to get a dog that wasn'...

This Squidoo lens is for all the dog lover's that we have on Squidoo. Dogs make very good companions and pets, and are loyal and protective to their owner. How cute the little puppy dog and how very playful and mischievous when young.

Cocker Spaniels (the American version) were derived from English Cocker Spaniels after they found their way to the United States in the late 1800s. Americans preferred to breed a smaller sized Spaniel that would be ideal to hunt quail in various othe...

Welsh terrier dogs were originally bred as hunting dogs. However, this native breed of Wales soon rose to become show dogs. Breeders attempted to outdo each other by developing the Welsh terrier dogs' wiry coats and coloration. People often take...

The Pomeranian or "Pom" as they are so often called by their adoring fans, us, their owners, are a small toy breed. They have long shiny hair with a shorter undercoat, they do require a lot of grooming. The tend to "talk" to their owners, and be ve...

Would you like to have your dog with you in your room at night, but perhaps not in your own bed? Sometimes our canine companions can hog the bed, or move a lot and take up a lot of room, even growl if we bump them in our sleep. A good solution is t...

Now we all know that you love your dog. You probably even feel like your dog is part of your family. Everyone has their favorite breed of dog How about celebrating your favorite with an adorable christmas ornament!  

During the winter we all like to wear something to keep us warm. Don't forget about your beloved pets. They get cold too! Besides wanting to keep them warm it is always fun to have our pets keeping up with the latest styles in doggy wear. We also i...

Some people choose a career in dog training simply because it is a popular choice however there are those who are really passionate about canines that their life's direction has led them towards loving dogs even more. Do you fall in the category of...

Dogs, even when their breeding is maximized and well-adapted to human needs, would always need some basic obedience training for they would never figure this out on their own. Obedience training requires the use of some principles which differentiate...

Is it worth to invest on your dog's training? Yes. Is it worth to invest big time? On some occasions no. It is perfectly okay to buy very expensive dog collars if you fancy doing so. There are a lot of choices for you. Starting from stone studded co...

We are often awed at watching fine bird dogs in movies and in action. They make outstanding bird dog work and never fail to heed their owners' commands. Then we think- How could this be possible? Could bird dog training bring out the best in my dog?...

Dog training could be done in a number of effective ways. There are those that require the owner to be committed and patient while others require the use of harmful treatments. However, for a relatively reasonable and safe way of training a canine, p...