Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs 2023: Advice to Protect the Dog You Love

A mysterious respiratory illness in dogs in November 2023 is currently spreading through US states. The New York Times reports cases in Colorado, Oregon, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and says ‘experts suspect the illness is much more widespread.’ At the time of writing this post, there have been cases reported in Florida and New Hampshire. [1] According … Read more

Newfoundland Dog – Your Definitive Guide to the Lovable Gentle Giant

The Newfoundland dog is a large breed of working dog, originally bred for working for Newfoundland fishermen. This breed’s coat can be colored black, brown, gray, or black and white (can be referred to as Landseer).  Origins Characteristics of the Newfoundland Coat & Grooming Training Nutrition Temperament Health Buying Your Newfoundland Vaccination & Veterinary Costs … Read more

Plants Safe For Dogs: 16 Dog Friendly Plants & Common Poisonous Plants To Look Out For

Having plants safe for dogs around your home and garden needs careful consideration if your pooch is likely to be left unsupervised in the plants’ vicinity. Most of us like our home green spaces and the benefits that house and garden plants can bring. Fortunately, there are many common house and garden plants that are … Read more

Dog Behavior-Body Language, Barking & Aggression And 7 Other Common Issues

By Richard Gray Certain dog behavior may seem difficult to understand. But it is important to realize dogs are trying to communicate their meaning or what they want using as many methods as they can. In this post, we offer insights into your dog’s body language. We analyze two problematic areas in barking and aggression, … Read more

How to Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior – Reasons, Guidelines & Tips

By Richard Gray Aggression How to stop aggressive dog behavior. There is not easy an easy solution. It requires patience, restraint, consistency and commitment. It may also require some investment in a professional dog training course if your own efforts are unsuccessful. However, with the right approach you may have success yourself with stopping this … Read more