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...
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 they perhaps had never even thought of before...
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 they pass,...
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...
The Truth About Tear Stains on Dogs
Tear stains are an eye-sore (no pun intended). There's no doubt that they aren't pleasant to look at, but did you know there are also...
