Humans believe they domesticated the canine some 30,000 years ago. Since then, dogs have progressed in number and moved from lounging by the fire, keeping a watchful eye, to cuddling with us on the sofa. So who domesticated who? Pet dog ownership is on the rise, and the pandemic fueled part of this growth. In […]
I’ve owned pets all my life, and it would be weird for me to live in a house without some form of pet present. Currently, I share my home, my bed, and my food (not by choice) with my two dogs, and I couldn’t imagine life any other way. Pets are an important part of […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than cheering for the underdog and winning. However, before we define what nanny dogs are, we must clarify the term pit bull. For some strange reason, we lump five classes of dogs into one umbrella term. This group has gotten a nasty rap in the last few decades when so many […]
If you hadn’t witnessed it with your own two eyes, you wouldn’t have been able to believe it, but it happened. There’s your dog eating cat poop straight from the litter box. You’re going to feel a lot of things seeing this happen, such as disgusted, appalled, and confused! Why does your dog eat cat […]
Overview Dogfighting is a violent, cruel practice that perpetuates abuses beyond our wildest imaginations on dogs across the world. Consider one story, as told to a reporter in 2003: “…he found an animal with bite marks and dried scabs on her head. The dog had been doused with a flammable liquid, set on fire and […]
Dogs are not just man’s best friend, they are also an integral part of many households and communities around the world. According to the American Pet Products Association, there are over 90 million dogs in the United States alone. These loyal and loving creatures come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has its […]
Dogs are fantastic animals. However, it’s important to remember that they are still animals. Dogs can bite. That is a simple and high-level fact of life, irrespective of reasoning and circumstance. I have always lived in a house with at least one dog. Luckily, I have never been maliciously bitten by a dog. Of course, […]
At every place we’ve lived with our pups (at least six!), my biggest concern has always been if there was a fenced-in yard. My dogs like to roam free, explore, and sit outside, enjoying the fresh air. Giving them the freedom to do that is important to me! Now that I understand all of the […]
Looking for a dog that can bring even the big wild game down to its knees? If so, look no further and opt for mountain cur dog. This working dog was bred mainly to hunt all the big and small animals, including squirrels, badgers, raccoons, and even wild, bloodthirsty bears, making them the best sheepdog […]
I don’t know about you, but nothing puts more of a dampener on my day than seeing a ‘Lost Dog’ sign. I remember seeing one just a few days after Christmas, and despite all the festive cheer, I couldn’t help thinking about how scared the dog must be and how worried the dog owners were. […]