Dogs

You’ve heard the old saying that dogs are our best friends, and it’s as true today as when it was first penned in 1870. They share our lives and steal our hearts. It’s hard to imagine our modern culture without the dog. Dogs are protectors, our hunting partners, and our farmhands. Our best friends become

Maybe you’ve spent some time researching dog buttons and are eager to learn more. Or perhaps you’ve already ordered the best-reviewed dog buttons, and you’re sitting at home with a half-dozen, unsure of what to do next. Either way, you’ve landed on this page, and we’re happy to help! Let’s start with the basic button

Are ice cubes your dog’s best friend? It’s fun to watch your pup go to town with a dropped cube on the floor, but veterinarians warn that chomping on ice cubes can cause our dogs tooth damage. We’ve got much better alternatives to help your pup cool down and stay hydrated on hot summer days.

Are you tired of just teaching your dog tricks? Do you want to understand what your furry friend is thinking? Dog buttons have become a popular way to bridge the communication gap between humans and their canine best friends. In case you’re new to trending devices, these innovative tools are recordable buttons programmed with words

Most pet owners can relate to the struggle of maintaining a fresh, healthy yard of green grass. The lawn is a place people and pets use frequently. Serving the dual role of pet playground and pet potty can leave some serious maintenance and recovery work. Finding products that are safe to use on the lawn

Originating from Switzerland, the Bernese Mountain Dog was brought to the United States in the 1920s for farm work. However, they have now transitioned over time to being beloved family pets. With their distinctive medium-to long-haired double coats, a Bernese Mountain Dog necessitates high maintenance, including regular grooming, to manage their heavy shedding, especially during

Owning a Cocker Spaniel is a furry friendship, but be prepared to invest some time in their coat. Daily brushing is a must to manage their shedding and prevent matting. Cocker Spaniels are not easy to maintain when compared to other breeds since they require extensive, sometimes expensive grooming. Is it easy to maintain a

Toy Poodles are a very popular dog breed due to their intelligence, friendly nature, and hypoallergenic coats. However, their unique coat comes with its own set of maintenance requirements. Many potential dog owners wonder whether these petite pooches are high maintenance and how frequently they require grooming. Understanding the specific care and maintenance needs of

Switching a puppy to adult food isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach. It can vary based on your dog’s breed, age, and weight. I can help you determine when is the best time for you to switch your dog’s food and how to transition them successfully. Table Of Contents How Long Should A Puppy Be On Puppy

Regardless of their color variation, Golden Retrievers are characterized by a double coat comprising a thick undercoat of short hair beneath a layer of longer hair. This double coat predisposes them to substantial shedding. Consequently, regular grooming is essential to maintain the health and appearance of Golden Retrievers’ coats.  How often should Golden Retrievers be

A heartbreaking incident at a Las Vegas grooming salon has left a dog owner devastated. The owner claims her beloved dog was paralyzed at the salon. Following this, she had no choice but to euthanize her pet. Groomer allegedly paralyzed Maltese-Yorkie mix dog After a visit to Lucky’s Pet Grooming and Boutique in Las Vegas,

January marked the official start of National Train Your Dog Month, but you can teach easy dog tricks at any time of year. We all love our pets, but sometimes it can feel like your dog is incapable of learning any easy dog tricks. While it may feel impossible at times, with the right techniques and the

Lost Dog Syndrome — sometimes also called Missing Dog Syndrome — refers to a dog’s behavior after they have gone missing. Oftentimes, canines who’ve been missing from their homes for a few days or weeks may display specific mannerisms or respond unusually. If your pet has been gone for a prolonged time, they may have

A Leeds-based couple, Nicole Jackson and Jamal Birch, are defying stigmas and making a bold statement by openly inviting banned breeds, like the American XL Bully, to their dog grooming business. Recognizing that all pets — regardless of their breed — deserve love, care, and attention, they are set on providing a positive grooming experience

If you’re someone who’s even mildly interested in the supernatural and you own a dog, then you must have wondered if your dog can see ghosts. The answer to the question “Can dogs see ghosts?” is not straightforward. That is so because, simply put, there is no definitive scientific proof to suggest that ghosts exist.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Winter weather is rapidly approaching and you’ve likely begun layering your clothing and weatherproofing your car. When organizing for winter, don’t forget to think about your pets. They too are deserving of special treatment this time of year. Here are ten tips for keeping your pets cozy, comfortable, and

Somewhere in northern California, a tiny dog is still prancing around on four paws thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Unbeknownst to the dog’s owner, a piece of string had become wrapped around his paw, hidden in the dog’s dense fur. As circulation in the paw slowed down, skin and tissue began to slough off.

If you’ve arrived at this page, you are probably the proud new parent of a puppy — congrats! You are also probably overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make: kibble or wet food, collar or harness, daycare or dog walker? You might even be confused about when (and if) you should spay or

Most people are aware that dogs and children can be a volatile mix, and precautions must be taken to protect kids from dogs. Regrettably, some kids are bitten, and even more, are scared or hurt by dogs chasing them or jumping up on them. “Our dog bit our son completely out of the blue! There is

Whether you’re searching for your first best friend or the next one, choosing a dog to welcome into your home and heart takes some thought. The right decision is the difference between an uneasy relationship and a match made in heaven. Many people choose a dog without much reflection, and honestly, a lot of the

With their extremes of limb and coat, purebred dogs may seem more prone to health problems. And don’t breeders even compound defects, as they tinker with uniformity? Yet the dog of many varieties, a potluck of traits, outlasts them all. Not quite, say U.C. Davis researchers in a recent study lead by Anita Oberbauer in

When it comes to giving a dog a pill, a tasty disguise is often in order—trickery helps deliver the goods. But what if the dog isn’t the only one being fooled? Sales of pet supplements are soaring, prescription drugs (“no prescription required”) are just a click away, and pharmacies are creating compounds tailored to a

“Calming signals” is a term coined by Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas to group a large number of behavior patterns that she says dogs use to avoid conflict, to prevent aggression, to calm other dogs down and to communicate information to other dogs and to people. Since the publication of Rugaas’ 2006 book On Talking

Many people think that veterinarians have a dream job. Snuggling adorable puppies and kittens—what’s not to love? Fortunately, the public is beginning to understand that our job can also be quite grueling, with life-and-death decisions being made on a daily basis. So, with such a stressful job, a new-puppy appointment should be a ray of

The Bark is an affiliate of Kinship, a division of Mars pet care. Kinship’s portfolio of brands includes Whistle. Reuniting you with your lost pet only scratches the surface of what a GPS dog collar promises these days. A new generation of “smart” dog tracking collars can save your pet’s life in more ways than

Besides bathing our pups nearly daily, how can we eliminate these unpleasant pet odors? Using a scented or unscented dog odor eliminator can help freshen their coats. I’m quite picky about how my dog smells, and after some trial and error, I’ve found the best pet odor neutralizer. Table Of Contents Best Pet Odor Neutralizers

Is dog urine killing grass in your yard? Or does your backyard smell like a porta-potty? Your yard may be suffering due to your dog’s urine, but it doesn’t have to. We’ve got solutions for the peskiest of problems so you can restore your lawn and enjoy your outdoor living. Table Of Contents Why Does Dog

I have always been a dog lover, but it wasn’t until I met my partner, Melanie, and her chihuahua, Emma, during graduate school that a dog became permanently part of my life. Emma is the boss. She is known for being immensely loyal to her people and often skeptical of newcomers, especially men; it took

The holidays are the time for makeovers, so why should rescue dogs be left behind? As KARE 11 reports, Adore Dog Salon in Minnesota provided a festive makeover to the dogs at Underdog Rescue MN. The foster-focused nonprofit aims to increase the dogs’ prospects for adoption during this holiday season. Anne Hendrickson and her children

To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Dogs aren’t picky eaters by any stretch of the imagination. However, this doesn’t mean that everything that they eat is good for them. As a dog parent, you should know how certain foods affect your dog. All too