Cocker Spaniel

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'...

Labrador Retrievers are many things to many people. Because of their loving nature and obedient temperament, these dogs have not only made great companions and helpers, but they are most often used as service dogs for the blind and handicapped. How...

The Border terrier got its name from the area called Cheviot Hills, which is actually near the border of England and Scotland. This is where these dogs were made to attack and terminate predatory foxes. They have wiry coat that is why they normally...

Like most terriers, the Wheaten terriers, or simply called as Wheatens, were originally bred as hunters. Therefore, their physique naturally evolved as strong and healthy. Their hunting instincts have made them agile and alert as most terriers are. H...

The Rottweiler is a physically imposing and intimidating looking dog that ranks at the top of the charts for being an excellent watchdog and a family protector. This dog breed has a history that is said to have stemmed from the Romans, used as drover...

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...

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...

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!  

Dog trainers, especially those who are not professionals in the field, usually confuse dog training with control. In any dog-man pair, the human always have the need to gain control. This is not really bad except that sometimes, the man abuses the pr...

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?...

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...

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all dogs are trained? There'll be no chewed off furniture, no scratches on the walls, no dog poop on the carpet. The problem is, hiring a dog trainer can be rather expensive. And hiring one is not a fool proof guarantee th...