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Dog Tail Docking: 5 Dangers of This Procedure (Based on Science)
Dog tail docking, or canine caudectomy, originated more than 2000 years ago (1). Its first intention was to protect hunting dogs because their tail...
Animal Hoarding: What You Must Know
Many of us are familiar with the psychological disorder of compulsive hoarding. Typically, it's people who collect inanimate objects excessively, because they're unable to...
The Business of Dog Smuggling and How It Works
One of the largest animal welfare issues is the one that most people aren't aware of: puppy trafficking. As the popularity of pets, dogs...
7 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Call Yourself a “Pet Parent”
Some controversy was stirred when, a few years back, M.A. Wallace wrote a rather passionate article in The Cut on why “it’s wrong” for...
Yes, You Can Call Yourself a “Dog Parent” and Here’s Why
With more people adopting pets in the U.S., and with the demographic crisis in the Western world worsening, an interesting divide between pet owners...
30 Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe
Myths abound in the dog world and today, we’re looking at some of the most popular ones that many of us pet owners still...
Can Dogs Be Introverts or Extroverts?
It is well-known that people can either be introverts or extroverts, according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Even though there are 16 personality types...
The Truth About the “Safest” Dog Car Seats
The development and effective marketing of dog car seats offer a sense of security for pet owners. But just how safe are the current...
Expensive Dog Food Brands: Are They Worth the High Cost?
With all the dog food commercials out there, it can be pretty confusing deciding what is the best food for your pup. Our options...
How Fighting Dogs Are Trained: The Grim Reality
We know that dog fighting is illegal, but some people still believe that it shouldn’t be. What exactly goes into training fighting canines? Which...
A Case Against Cutting Dogs’ Tails and Ears
With the excitement of bringing home a purebred puppy, many new owners are given the option that they perhaps had never even thought of...
The Pit Bulls Nanny Dogs That Never Were (Debunking the Myth)
A dog lover may view the fierce reputation of the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), with a good deal of skepticism. Having a love...
