Though there is some debate about whether littermate syndrome truly exists, in my experience, I’ve seen behaviors that seem to fit the description. Littermate syndrome is a behavioral phenomenon observed when two puppies from the same litter—or even two puppies of...
Becoming a Therapy Dog benefits, you, your dog, and the community. Does your dog enjoy meeting new people and having new experiences: Therapy Dogs exhibit a special temperament that includes friendliness, patience, and a gentle nature. They find joy in human company...
Unleashing Holiday Joy with Your Pup!” The holiday season is here, and while it is a time for joy and celebration, it can also present unique challenges for both us and our dogs. We all have certain expectations of how our holidays should be, but sometimes our pets...
Why do we have dogs? Most people get dogs for companionship, whether that is emotional support, friendship, unconditional love, or physical health, someone to encourage you to exercise. Others may get their dogs to be working dogs as security, service, or farm dogs....
April 9 is Easter this year! Soon we’ll see tulips and daffodils pushing their way out (I am keeping the faith) and it’ll be time for Easter festivities! Easter is a joyful holiday to celebrate the start of new things. Think of all the new life that appears baby...
Life with a new puppy is an exciting adventure! I remember our first beagle puppy. I wanted to name him Copperfield because he seemed to be a magician at getting out of any enclosure. Boy could he carry on when he was locked up, nothing like a hound dog bark to...