My husband Eldad was on his way to a crowded animal shelter to look at a dog who he claimed “had a horrible looking photo.” Labeled a terrier mix, and he’s already stayed a week over his welcome. We are full time dog rescuers so we are used to the inevitable. I got a call, […]
Dogs are instinctively hunters and scavengers, some are given more than others. Even today, the genes of certain breeds scream incessantly from the adrenaline rush of the stimulation of the chase and the thrill of the victory of their hunt. Nature provided them with that extraordinary impulse to continue to exist. Low-prey dogs are quite […]
Without a doubt, the most dangerous dog that a professional handler can find is the dog with “Rabies Syndrome”. First, let me warn the reader not to jump to the conclusion that your dog has “rage syndrome” if he displays simple and predictable dominance or pain-related aggression. This would in no way imply that the […]
Popular breeds always suffer from poor breeding practices due to ignorant and irresponsible breeders. In responsible breeding, dogs of the same bloodline never mate, and ethical breeders dedicated to the positive development and health of their chosen dog type will never breed dogs with avoidable temperaments or health disorders. Unfortunately, many amateur breeders in the […]
For the most part, patellar luxation, also known as slipped knee, is a fairly common toy breed and genetic condition of small dogs. It can also be caused by trauma. It occurs when your dog’s “knee” joint, just above the hock on the hind leg, slips. Sometimes it corrects itself, sometimes your vet may put […]
Good news for animal lovers! Free business grants are available so you can do what you love … take care of animals. A great way to earn extra money these days, while spending quality time with those furry four-legged friends, is to start your own pet sitting business. Millions of people who love their pets, […]
Asking how to advocate for the ethical treatment of animals is a good first step in understanding what I am going to say, so thank you for asking. You seem to have a concern for pets and animals if you ask. You may be concerned about your own pets, and the ripples of that feeling […]
Time to train your new puppy. You pull out your new puppy checklist and notice that many dog trainers recommend using a puppy park. But it seems to you like putting your puppy in jail. Is it cruel to use a puppy playpen when training your puppy? If your life is busy, you will find […]
When you decide that you want to have a puppy, you can see that sometimes it is quite difficult. That is when you should know some tips to choose mastiff puppies. When you get these tips, you will see that it will be easy to find the right one for your needs, but you can […]
Sunglasses as tools are something with a very basic functionality: to protect our eyes from the various harmful components of the sun’s rays entering the Earth’s atmosphere. Think of them exactly like glasses minus the part where, instead of being used to correct vision-related problems, they are used to protect the eyes while adding a […]