Puppy Mill Awareness Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) takes place every September to spread awareness of the awful truth behind the puppy mill industry. This year it falls on September 19th. The purpose of this day is meant to encourage people to adopt a pet — not purchase one. The movement began in 2004 … Read more
National Guide Dog Month September is National Guide Dog Month. To celebrate, I’m partnering with Natural Balance (the maker of premium-quality pet food) and Guide Dogs for the Blind (a non-profit charitable organization that raises and trains exceptional guide dogs to serve the blind and visually impaired) to spread awareness about the amazing bond between people … Read more
Pet Friendly Workplace Trend is Growing I won’t have to argue with anyone reading this that pets are awesome and bring so much love and joy into our lives. Being able to stay home with them all the time is the dream for many. Unfortunately, that is not possible for those of us who have … Read more
5 Tips on Training Your Dog Not to Bite Guest Writer: Dixie Somers Puppies and dogs can bring a lot of joy into your home. Your pet really can become your best friend. A dog that bites can be another story, however. Dog bites aren’t just painful. They can place you at risk of an … Read more
5 Tips For Making Dog Training Easy As Possible Having a well-behaved and properly trained dog says more about you than it does about your dog. Dogs that jump, nip or bite can be a problem for visitors and can injure someone. When things like that happen you may even have to get professionals, such … Read more
Basically, dogs have different skin types than humans. The PH level of a dog’s skin is higher than a human’s. That is why you need to choose the right shampoo with the appropriate ingredients. This article discusses whether it’s safe or not to use human shampoo on dogs, and answers frequently asked questions by dog … Read more
Dog Parenting 101 Owning a pet dog is a huge responsibility. It is not just limited to feeding it and playing with your pet or cuddle with it all the day. For starters, the dog needs to be compatible with your lifestyle and home. Next, you need to make sure that the upkeep or maintenance … Read more
Creative Canine Fitness In recent times, new forms of doggie exercise have become popular. Whether your four legged friend prefers surfing or running, agility or swimming, there is now an exercise routine for every dog! Exercising your dog allows you to build trust between you as well as being excellent for their health. Exercise has … Read more
About African Grey Parrots Diet When considering African grey parrots diet, give thought to what they eat in their wild, natural environment. And, yes, they eat fruit and nuts, mostly. African Grey Parrots Diet You might believe that all fruits are satisfactory for him to eat and most fruits are safe. But there are many … Read more
What Can You Do to Safely Help if Your Dog is in Pain? Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney To many animal lovers, pets can almost be like a child. You strive to take the best possible care of your pet, and you always try to make sure he or she is happy. The problem with animals, … Read more