If President Trump Owned a Dog – Could a Dog Change the White House?
Statistics show that 30 out of 44 US Presidents brought along the family dog to join them during their time in the White House. Beginning with George Washington and his Foxhounds and leading up to Barack Obama and his beloved Portuguese Water Dogs named Bo and Sunny, the vast majority of elected Presidents were known […]
Decorating a Dog Lover’s Home
Decorating a dog lover’s home is a designer’s dream come true. Families who own dogs face different challenges which must be taken into account when putting together a living space which is the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and a little bit of luxury. But dog lovers also tend to thrive on ingenuity, and their […]
Dog Patterned Bedding
Decorating your home can be such fun! Is there anything more gratifying than taking a blank space and making it yours by stamping it with your own unique style? Today’s bedding manufacturers offer so many attractive options, it can feel like you are navigating a minefield trying to settle on just one piece. But as […]
Month Four of a Puppy’s Life | What to Expect
During month four of a puppy’s life, a lot of exciting changes take place. In the normal run of things, the puppy has settled nicely into his new home and is enjoying spending time with his family, gaining knowledge of all kinds of novel experiences. Yet there is much yet for a four month old […]
Custom Made Dog Beds
Turning the place in which you dwell from a house to a home can be a lot of fun. After all, the building itself is just an empty shell, it’s the people who live in it and the the trappings they bring into the space that turns the drab into fab! Finding just the right […]
Does Your Dog Sleep on Your Bed With You?
According to a recent survey by the leading company the American Pet Products Association, more than 42 percent of dog owners welcome Fido to join them for a good night’s rest in the comfort of their own beds. Given the choice between your ultra luxurious Simmons Beautyrest Austin mattress and the finest dog bed your […]
Dear Teacher, My Dog Ate My Homework
Kids and homework…they don’t always go together smoothly. If your kid is like most, he’ll do anything to get out of doing any type of work after the school day is done. But come 9 am, your child’s teacher will be waiting at her desk, hand held out expectantly in anticipation of last night’s properly […]
Why All CEOs, Presidents, and Managers Should Have a Dog
There is something about a dog that brings out the best in people. Even the most imposing of figures seems more human when they have a lead in their hand and an adoring pooch staring up at them. But it’s more than just image that a dog can help with. Dogs help to keep business […]
What Does Your Dog Breed Say About You?
With thousands of dog breeds in our world today and designer dogs, hybrids, and “SPCA specials” in between, there is a dog type and personality to suit the exacting desires of each person. When selecting a dog to spend the next ten years or more of your life with, a lot of factors come into […]
The Best Dog Breeds for Millennials
The Millennials are an interesting group to consider. Defined as being born between the years of 1981 and 1996, this generation known as the Millennials, Generation Y, or even Gen Y are unlike any group ever seen in history before. Though many publications claim Millennials to be self-absorbed, lazy, and even lacking the work ethic […]
How to Stop a Dog From Begging for Food at the Table
Could your dog use an upgrade to his table manners? If Fido takes pride in being by the table every time a meal is served, you well know the frustration of a pooch that begs. Begging for Food is Embarrassing Is there anything worse than sitting down to your Sunday dinner with valued guests while […]
Finding a Pet Friendly House or Apartment to Rent
If you are a pet owner looking for a house or apartment to rent, it can feel like you are up against a brick wall. Many landlords are reluctant to lease a property to tenants who own pets, having been burned in the past by renters who have taken far less than stellar care of […]
What is the Difference Between Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian, and Alaskan Huskies?
If you are the proud owner of one of these distinctive breeds of Nordic descent, you have more than likely had someone mistake your dog for one of the other aforementioned breeds. Though there are similarities between the Alaskan Malamute, the Siberian Husky, and the Alaskan Husky, there are very distinct differences as well. If […]
Are You Guilty of Talking Baby Talk to your Dog?
Have you ever been enjoying a perfectly “normal” conversation with your dog only to look up and discover you have an audience? Has snickering and stifled laughter caused you turn your head to find your family looking at you in perplexed wonder? More than once you’ve been asked if you fell and hit your head…or […]
What Is the Purpose of a Dog’s Dew Claw?
Dew claws have recently found themselves at the center of some controversy. Dogs are born with a set of dew claws on the inside portion of their front legs, and some breeds also have them on their rear legs as well. Dew claws are in a precarious spot and can be prone to painful injuries. […]