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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...
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...
Are Pit Bulls Nanny Dogs? Debunking the Nanny Dog 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...
How the Study of Dog DNA is Improving Our Understanding of Humans
Analysis of canine genetics has led to several revelations about canine history, breed development and even human pathology. Determining the domestication of dogs can be...
Dogs and the Nonexistence of Time
Have you ever met a bloodhound? They are incredibly gentle, intelligent and stubborn creatures, loyal to their human friends, unbelievably tolerant of other animals and...
The Saga of Dog Ownership – A First-Hand Account
As far back as I can remember, I had always wanted a dog. Like every kid, I begged and begged until my parents relented....
Are Pet Caskets for Dogs Too Much? Do We Really Need Them?
Pets can be the most meaningful beings in a person’s life. They are family, friends, and life partners all wrapped into one. So when...
How Dog Owners Justify Training Dogs With Shock Collars
Infamous dog shock collars, or e-collars, are the most controversial training tool in the dog world. On one side there are the people who...
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure – For Dogs
Veterinary care is one of the largest expenses that dog owners need to budget for. Many of us don't put a lot of thought...
