Is Your Dog’s Behavior Nature or Nurture?

You are probably wondering what nature and nurture have to do with your dog. It has everything to do with your dog’s behavior. Do dogs behave according to their instincts or do they learn behavior? According to a study by American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation,...

Resource Guarding in Dogs

Does your dog guard items, also known as resources? Has this ever happened? You tried to take your dog’s toy, and he curled his lip at you, or you accidentally bumped into him while he was eating, and he growled at you. These are all classic signs of resource...

The Benefits of Adopting a Senior Dog

November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month. Everyone loves puppies. We get it. You love puppies, I love puppies. Your neighbor just got a puppy, and now you want one too. Once you get the puppy fever, it’s impossible to get out of it without visiting the animal shelter....

Pet Diabetes Awareness

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month By now, you have probably seen dozens of videos of chunky pets throwing a tantrum when they are not given the treats they want. While those videos are funny, they hold a deep message: pets are also affected by different health...

The Benefits of Adopting a Senior Cat

November is Adopt A Senior Cat Month. Did you know that cats are less needy than dogs? There’s a famous prediction that cats will rule the world someday because, unlike dogs, they know how to fool you into giving them pets. Just as easily they demand love, they take...

Pet Cancer Awareness

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month Pet parents know how difficult things can get when their cat or dog gets ill. Even the thought of losing your furry companion is too painful and can bring you to tears. But, pets teach us to love, show compassion, and be patient....