While the Christmas holiday may be over, the worst of winter still isn’t behind us; and for those living in Canada and its Atlantic provinces; you might be in for a few blizzards before the season officially ends. Because of this, making sure you as well as your furry friends...
If lockdown taught us anything, it’s the importance of companionship. As more and more people faced months of isolation alone, over 3 million households in the UK became pet owners since March last year. It’s no secret that dogs make the perfect four-legged companion – and their love goes beyond just keeping you company. From keeping...
Making the decision to introduce a dog into your home should never be taken lightly, especially if you’re a first-time pet owner. With over 200 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, there’s a lot of thinking required before introducing your latest addition to the family. There’s no one size fits...
Introducing a pet into your home when you have children should never be taken lightly, especially when it comes to choosing the right breed for your lifestyle. With the correct training, any dog can be welcomed safely into a home with young children, but it goes without saying that some breeds have a temperament and...
For dogs and other pets, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity. Toys are important to your dog’s well-being. Toys help fight boredom when you have to leave your dog at home, and provide comfort when they’re feeling nervous. Toys can even help prevent your dog from developing certain...
Having a dog is a great joy for many. It can provide you with a sense of family and keep you on your toes while giving you cherished memories. They can immediately brighten your day and give you a companion. If you’re a dog lover, you likely know that today...
We only want the best for our pets, and that starts with the healthiest all-natural food, according to vets. Naturally good—in every way When it comes to what to feed your fur babies, regardless of their age or breed, natural dog food is the way to go, according to veterinarians. But...
Seeing the World Through a Small Dog’s Eyes Try to get down on your dog’s level – literally – and take a good look around. Does the sofa loom high overhead and the slippery kitchen floor seem to extend for miles? This is your dog’s environment, so it’s important to...
Small or toy breed dogs are cute, fun, and amazing companions. However, despite their many good qualities, they oftentimes receive bad reputations. Untrained and mismanaged small dogs contribute to this negative stereotype. One training issue that many small dog owners seem to have is problems with potty training their dogs....
Poodles do just fine in any type of home, from apartments to estates, so long as they have regular exercise and plenty of human companionship. They prefer to live indoors with the family, particularly the smaller Toy and Miniature Poodles, since they have no trouble getting their ya-yas out in the house....
Poodles are smart, headstrong, and full of energy—I should know; I share my life with a now-senior Poodle and a five-month-old puppy. According to a study, The Intelligence of Dogs, Poodles are the second smartest dog breed. In general, Poodles understand and learn a new command with fewer than five repetitions (which is...
Although today’s Poodles seem to epitomize a life of leisure and luxury, make no mistake: These are real dogs bred to do real jobs. Although it hardly seems possible when you look at a primped-up Poodle in the show ring, the breed was originally a water retriever, a job that...