Op-ed: True Confession – I Gave My Sister a Wolfdog Hybrid
Evidence indicates that the domestication of wolves began between 10,000 and 100,000 years ago. This was the beginning of the genetic split between wolves...
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...
The Benefits of Raising Your Children with Dogs
Dog lovers understand many of the benefits of having a canine companion. They lift our spirits and console us when we're feeling sad. Dogs...
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,...
Buckle That Belt: Why You Need a Dog Car Seat
It would be appalling to think of a parent driving around with their child climbing freely in the backseat.
So why is it acceptable for...
Do Your Kids Know How to be Around Dogs?
Dogs are a big part of our lives, and if you're a parent with one or more children, you know that dogs are a...
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...
Cannabis for Dogs: New Businesses in the US Pet Industry
Growing cannabis, or what we now more commonly refer to as marijuana or weed, is becoming a booming business in the United States, especially...
Let’s Talk: Traveling With Your Dog for Thanksgiving
Will you be taking a Thanksgiving road trip with your pooch this year? If you caught my column last week, you know that I...
Interview: Tips and Tricks for Family Dog Training
Each week I get the opportunity to speak with an expert in the pet industry, and this week I was fortunate enough to have...
How to Keep Your Dogs Safe on Daily Walks
There’s nothing like the fear that stabs your heart when you see your dog get attacked by two other dogs that are three times...
Cons of Operant Conditioning: Is Your Dog a Gambling Addict?
In the 70s, there was a lot of unrest accompanied by paranoia over a theory of behavior surfacing in psychology. Never mind that the...
