Contrary to belief in some dog training circles, crate training is not cruel for your Pit Bull. Rather, it could help by facilitating obedience training and providing a safe haven for your Pit Bull. Dog crates are excellent for house training a Pit Bull, but it does much more. Wild dogs will often look for small …

Before we get to the reviews, let’s make one thing clear. Crate training is not cruel for your Australian Shepherd. In fact, reputable breeders and licensed veterinarians actually recommend crate training from puppyhood. Not only are crates great for house training your Aussie, but they provide puppies with a “safe space.” In the wild, dogs often look …

When you bring home that new puppy, you become responsible for the puppy’s well-being and health for the rest of its life. This means you provide the puppy with the basics of proper nutrition, housing and medical attention – such as the necessary first-year puppy vaccines and future dog vaccinations. The problem is that these …

The Bordetella vaccination is among the most popular of the non-core dog vaccines. Most veterinarians recommend it for all puppies because it protects your dog from contracting infectious tracheobronchitis, otherwise known as the kennel cough. But, does your puppy really need the Bordetella shot? While it’s true that the Bordetella vaccination protects your dog from …

The notorious Rabies virus has plagued our world, killing countless people and animals for centuries. It’s estimated that 55,000 people still die from rabies every year, while killing even more dogs around the world annually. Although the United States hasn’t been faced with a rabies epidemic in a long time, this is still a serious …

As soon as you pick up your new puppy, it’s essential that you do the necessary research and actively get your new companion the proper necessities for a healthy living – including their puppy shots. One of which, is the DHLPP vaccination for dogs. Unlike the Rabies vaccine, DHLPP is not required by law in …

There are so many safe and healthy fruits your dog may eat, but some of my dog’s favorites are pears. Pears are crisp and refreshing treats for a hot day. But as dog owners, we may want to ask, can dogs eat pears? More importantly, are pears good or bad for dogs? All of these …

What’s better than eating refreshing sweet cantaloupe on a hot summer day? Probably eating cantaloupe with your canine friend. But before you start chopping up that fruit, it’s always a good idea to ask: Can dogs eat cantaloupes?  Yes, Dogs Can Eat Cantaloupes. The good news is that dogs can safely eat cantaloupes, but only in …

Onions make fantastic and delicious foods to top off our hamburgers, hotdogs and other foods. In fact, onions are one of the world’s healthiest foods, providing humans with amazing health benefits, including 27% of our recommended daily value of Biotin. But onion-loving dog owners may be asking, can dogs eat onions? As a responsible dog …

Cherries can be delicious snacks that pack a whole lot of nutrition. Known for extraordinary antioxidants, cherries can even be considered as one of the world’s healthiest foods. As a lover of both cherries and your dog(s), it’s only fair to share with them. But as a responsible dog owner, the question you must ask …