Bringing a puppy home is equal parts thrilling and overwhelming. You’ll be watching every twitch and yawn, trying not to blink in case you miss something adorable. But you’ll also find yourself on high alert for the next accident or puppy meltdown. As a pet parent who has watched four little fur balls grow into…
A Dachshund pup is an adorable yet curious little creature. Is it a dog, is it a sausage on limbs, who knows? One thing is for sure, their antics, mischief and loving ways are sure to make you fall hopelessly in love with them. But hey, in all the excitement and joy, don’t miss out…
Ah, the joy of bringing home your first furry baby! The entire house is suddenly abuzz with excitement and anticipation, and you can’t stop fawning over the myriad antics of your little furball. Your picture gallery is suddenly filled with 100 snapshots and videos of your pet. Amid all this excitement, there is also an…
The first time I noticed my dog, Adolf, eating his own poop I was appalled, disgusted, and worried sick. As a novice pet parent at the time, this seemed like a curveball I didn’t know how to handle. I mean I was prepared to deal with potty training, puppy chewing on everything in their sight,…
Early on in my pet parenting journey I came across a quote that really stuck with me. “They’re not dangerous if you raise them right.” Over the years, this adage has rung true for my experience with our canine companions. No matter what a dog’s breed, lineage, history, or personality, if you prioritize training from…
Older dogs training puppies can be quite a fascinating experience to behold. I first witnessed it as a child, at my aunt’s house that was always abuzz with dogs—German Shepherds, primarily, but also Pomeranians, Labradors, Cocker Spaniels in the mix. Given that they had a hearing impaired daughter, they trained their pets to be guard…
A dog as glorious and gorgeous as a Doberman deserves a name worthy of his personality. Something that says loyal, classy, fierce, all in one breath. If you’re a pet parent struggling to zero in on one that checks all these boxes, fret not. I’ve compiled a list of 100 Doberman Pinscher names male that…
While all dogs, both adults and babies, lick their paws often, I haven’t had to deal first-hand with the curious issue of a puppy chewing on paws. But I did see it up close with a friend’s 4-month-old Beagle who was going to town on his paws. The grating sound as he gnawed and nibbled…
How do dogs communicate, with each other and with us? Knowing the answer to this question is critical for successful pet parenting as it also you to pick up on cues and respond to your dog’s needs and reactions the right way. Much like us, dogs also use facial expressions and body language, in addition…
Do dogs have emotions? Pose this question to any pet parent, and the answer will likely be, “Duhhhh! Of course, they do.” After all, we’ve all seen our pets jump up and down with excitement and joy when we walk through the door at the end of a long day. Or pull a long face…