Boredom or anxiety are often the reasons a dog exhibits destructive behavior. A dog that is frequently occupied with his toys will be too busy to get nervous.

The dog is a pack animal and is therefore sociable and enjoying company. In the wild dogs follow a complex hierarchy within the pack with a pack leader who is a strong and assertive leader. In the absence of a pack the dog views the family with which it lives as its “pack” and it…

Taking on a dog as a pet is a big commitment and should not be taken lightly. It will need attention, training, routine veterinary treatment, grooming and daily care and exercise. Owning a dog is a lot like raising a child and in many ways requires the same commitment – they need attention, care, love,…

Here in North America we rely heavily on local Animal Control, municipal pounds, shelters and Rescue Organizations to care for lost, homeless or unwanted animals. Many of these are overflowing with dogs, cats and other animals whose owners didn’t take preventive measures to ensure their pets safety. Steps to take to help find your lost…

here are several choices to be made in adopting a dog. Why a Puppy? If a small bundle of joy is what you want, then a puppy is the best. There are some details that need to be addressed in puppies. They are a full time commitment. You become the puppy’s parent and need to…

All of today’s 350 plus breeds of domestic dog are descended from the grey wolf. It is believed that four distinct forms of the grey wolf contributed to the ancestry of the domestic dog. Although most dogs are kept as companions some are used for traditional working purposes. At birth dogs are totally dependent on…

Why on earth would anyone want to adopt a rescued dog? After all, aren’t they like used cars? Who wants someone else’s problems? If the dog is so wonderful, why would anyone give him away? If he was a stray, why didn’t someone try to find him? I’d rather buy a puppy so I know…