Woman Arrested for Helping Dog

Wow, doesn’t this just ring a bell? Looks like another good Samaritan is getting punished for trying to help a dog that was abused and neglected by its legal owners after the law and animal services couldn’t or didn’t help! An elderly Savannah, GA woman, Ann… Good Samaritan Charged for Trying to Help Abused [...]

H1N1 Virus Confirmed in 2 Dogs in China

H1N1 Virus Confirmed in 2 Dogs in China The China Agricultural University tested 52 sick dogs, and two of them tested positive for H1N1. Since their virus matched the human virus 99%, it is likely they caught it from their human companions. No cases have been reported in the United States yet, but this discovery means that [...]

Jumping on Guests

I don’t agree with Casar Milan on many things but this is worth sharing. I also don’t like the term “pack leader” as I am not a dog. My dog and my children should all behave in inappropriate ways.That being said. Here’s what Casar Milan has to offer: How can you tell if your dog [...]

Obedience Cues and Maintenance

Capture the Behavior – The “Down” Cue – Most dog owners will agree that a calm, obedient dog lying quietly next to them as they watch TV, read a book, or have dinner with the family is far preferable to an in-your-face dog who just won’t relax. Getting your dog to lie down is usually a [...]

What to do with Stinky Dogs

As a dog lover, you know that having a dog means having to deal with doggy odor on a daily basis. Young dogs, sick dogs and even old dogs can make mistakes. It is not uncommon for some older dogs to accidentally urinate in the house, or to have an episode of vomiting or diarrhea. [...]