Study: Dogs Imitate Their Owners
We all know that dogs often tend to look like their owners, but a new study shows that dogs are hardwired to act like their…
Day: July 28, 2010
The Vaccination vs. Socialization Debate
Not long ago, veterinarians recommended that puppies were isolated to a sterile home environment until they had received their complete round of vaccinations or reached…
Trial Begins for K-9 Cop Accused of Dog’s Kicking Death
The animal-cruelty trial of former Miami police Sgt. Allen Cockfield, accused of kicking his K-9 partner Duke to death in 2006, began Tuesday with a…
Hide and Seek with Your Dog
We often play hide and seek with our dogs, and every Easter I have an indoor Easter Egg Hunt just for them. They enjoy themselves and catch on rather quickly. I fill plastic eggs with treats (and sometimes hot dogs). You can do this or something similar anytime.
Hot Outside? Teach Your Dog Tricks Inside
When it’s hot outside you can use that time to work on cute tricks indoors – weaving through your legs, high five, sitting pretty, and so on. There are endless tricks that could keep you busy forever! If you want to stimulate your pet’s body as well as his mind, you should invest in a …