Rachael Gerkensmeyer

While it is possible to train any dog to be a service or guide dog to a certain extent, some breeds are better at it than others. Even then, some dogs within a…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs rely on us humans to care for them and make sure their needs are met in order to experience a high quality of life. Conversely, wolves live on their own i…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Melatonin is a hormone that naturally occurs in the body and is thought to help regulate sleep patterns. Melatonin supplements can help humans get a better nig…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

If you have spent any amount of time with a dog, you know that they can be silly and excitable during playtime. When given the chance, dogs can lighten the moo…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs don’t really care what they look like. All the neat haircuts and costumes are for the pleasure and entertainment of us humans. The holidays offer up the p…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs love to eat. They do not seem too picky about what they eat, which can be a problem for us caretakers. We are charged with making sure that they do not ea…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

We have all heard about humans developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. However, it wasn’t until recently that we started hearing about the developm…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Living with a dog can be a fun and rewarding experience, even if things at home don’t stay as clean as you would like them to. After all, dogs are not exactly…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Did you know that some dogs can smell cancer? Amazing right! Some dogs can smell certain types of cancers because their sense of smell is immensely better than…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs are fun companions, but they can find ways to get into trouble, especially while spending time at home alone. For instance, many dogs love to chew on thin…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer