If you’ve ever been to an off-leash dog park, then you’re probably familiar with the hierarchy that dogs (and sometimes their owners!) tend to form with one another. Similar to junior high, you’ll see all sorts of canines: shy and outgoing, large and small, aggressive and passive, and dominant and submissive. To ensure that you and your dog will have a great trip to the park, try out these ten tips Continue reading →

The USA has the most dogs per country on Earth – over 78 million. Each year, 5 million puppies are born in the USA. That’s a lot of dogs! If you’ve never owned a puppy dog, there are some things you should know. At birth, puppies don’t yet see or hear, or have teeth. And, as little ones, they sleep a lot – typically up to 14 hours a day. Puppies suckle their mommy’s teats for milk to help them grow during the first couple weeks. After about a month, they’re able to eat solid foods. Continue reading →