This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Walking multiple dogs at the same time can be a trip—literally. If you try to wrangle three separate leashes, you can end up in a tangled, falling-down mess! Thankfully, pet supply makers have thought of everything. You don’t have to load up your wrist with three leashes.
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(Picture Credit: Getty Images) It’s funny when I ponder the word “own” to describe my place in my dog’s life. I can’t imagine telling someone that I own a child—biological, adopted, or otherwise. And I feel that the word “own”—when it comes to describing the inclusion of a dog in my life—sounds so arrogant, because
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Have you been debating whether or not you should welcome a Cockapoo puppy into the family? These adorable pups, originally bred as designer dogs, are hard to resist, given their chipper attitude and low amount of shedding. Before you go to your local rescue or shelter to adopt your very own Cockapoo puppy, here’s everything
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(Picture Credit: Getty Images) If you see a dog locked in a hot car, you’ll probably want to do something to save that pup. Every year dogs die from being left in hot cars, even though many states have created laws that make it a crime. Before you immediately start smashing windows, there are some things
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(Picture Credit: Getty Images) We often think of exercise only as a health issue, but it has significant day-to-day effects on a dog’s behavior as well. Dogs—particularly puppies and young dogs—have a lot of energy, and if they don’t get the chance to burn it off, destructive behavior is often the result. If you’re annoyed
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(Picture Credit: Tudor Costache/Getty Images) Passing gas is as natural as breathing. That’s not to say that an unwelcome gust of wind isn’t disorienting when it’s unexpected. We pet parents know all too well that even our furry friends aren’t exempted from sudden stink bombs. Just like in humans, farting can either be a passing–pun
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Petting a dog—it seems so simple! And of course, there are many ways to pet a dog, depending on your dog’s preference and your own routines. This fun video demonstrates just how true that is.&nbsp[embedded content] That said, the wrong sort of petting can make dogs dog nervous or scared—even if that’s the last thing
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(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) If you’re hankering to take a vacation, or if your daily routine simply keeps you away from your furry friend for long periods of time, you may want to consider enlisting the services of a dog sitter. Pet sitters are more than providers of your dog’s food and water. Professional pet sitters
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(Picture Credit: Geraint Rowland Photography/Getty Images) Just like there are certain people in the neighborhood you would rather avoid on your daily commute–you know that Mrs. Jones will keep you talking for hours!–there are also certain dogs that your dog may not be completely happy about interacting with. While you keep your head down and
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With their spunky attitudes and fluffy coats, it’s no wonder that so many people consider getting an Australian Shepherd puppy. This active breed may be adorable, but what do you know about the Australian Shepherd? Are you sure you’re prepared to bring one into your home and family? Before you go to your local rescue
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Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. A cat’s diet and health are intrinsically connected. If left on their own, cats instinctually hunt for food in its raw, natural state. But does that mean you should only be feeding your cat freshly dead rodents and birds? Some cat owners say yes. (Well, maybe not rodents,
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(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Can dogs eat watermelon? The short answer is yes, dogs can eat watermelon, but before you feed your dog this tasty fruit, there are some things you should know. This fruit has plenty of vitamins and nutrients that are beneficial for your dog’s health, and they’re made of 92 percent water,
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We were surprised to learn that a lot of people on the Internet search for “Blue Heeler,” which is actually just another name for the Australian Cattle Dog. We wondered whether those people thought they were looking for a separate breed or if they knew they could have also searched for “Australian Cattle Dog.” Then we thought,
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Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Every night at about 8 pm, Snoopy came to life. I mean, Snoopy was already alive—an adolescent mutt of the terrier variety—but at night it was like someone flipped a switch, turning Snoopy from a laid back pup into a little fireball of insanity. He galloped at top
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