Heartworm Awareness Month

Is your dog showing signs of fatigue? Is this followed by a persistent cough, loss of appetite, and moderate activity? Then, your dog may have heartworms. Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like ― worms in the heart! This disease can infect both cats and dogs, and the...

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...

Helping Your New Dog Adjust to Their New Life

Are you interested in helping your new dog adjust to their new home? Are all the medicines locked in the cabinet? Have you removed the cookie jar from the counter? What about the chocolate bars that you keep in the kitchen on the lower shelf? That glass lamp on your...

Why Punishing Your Dog for Growling Can Backfire

Is your dog growling at you or your kids? Do you feel betrayed by this behavior? Understanding why your dog is growling will help. Lately, this cute video of a dog growling when their owner touches them has been going viral. As the owner raises his hand to pet the...

10 Safety Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

  Traveling with your dog can be fun and stressful at the same time, both for you and for your pup. On the surface, your dog might look excited with his tail wagging non-stop, but you need to make sure that the long ride will not make him feel cooped up. You need...