Americans are known for being obsessed with their pets. Today, especially, we tend to pamper our dogs more than we did 20 years ago. While some of the changes in how we treat dogs in today’s society are for the better, sometimes we can literally love them to death! In fact, we may not even …
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The Greatest Gift
How many of you dog owners out there have encountered that stranger or friend with the perfectly behaved dog? It is walking nicely on a loose leash; not dragging her owner down the street. She sits and waits patiently while her owner has a conversation with a friend they bumped into, or lays there calmly while …
Crate Train Your Dog in 5 Easy Steps
How does crate training benefit me and my dog? Click here to find out. Start crate training on a day when you know you are going to be home. It is best to do when you are going to be home for a few days at a time. This will give your dog plenty of …
7 Benefits to Crate Training Your Dog
Dogs are naturally den animals. When a dog is looking for a place to snooze, you will find that he rarely chooses a place out in the open. He will usually choose a place where he feels sheltered, next to a tree or a wall in your house, under some sort of awning, in a corner, etcetera. …
Thankfulness, Something to Wag About
It is the holiday season, and I am flooded with so many memories. I remember going Christmas shopping at the mall with my parents and admiring the puppies in the the window of the pet store. I would occasionally ask if we could buy a puppy. My parents always answered, “No, we only get puppies …
10 Tips for Dog Owners
When picking a dog to join your family, pick one whose energy level matches your life style. If you lead an active life style a dog with more energy and stamina may be a good match for you. If you lead a more laid back life style pick a lower energy, laid back dog. When …
Carpe Diem Dogs 