What Happens When My Dog Gets Older

HEALTHOther than the fact that it happens much sooner, the issues that effect senior citizen dogs are very similar to those that effect older humans. Check out our article to help prepare for your dog's golden years.

Dog Worms and Intestinal Parasites

PARASITESRoundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms are fairly common parasites in dogs. Learn how your dog can become infected, what you can do to prevent infections, what symptoms your dog may show if he is infected, and how to get rid of worms once your dog has them.

Understanding the Nutritional Needs of Your Dog

NUTRITIONYour dog has specific nutritional needs that are different than a human's.

Training (more articles)

Top Ten Most Annoying Dog Behaviors and How to Fix Them – Part Two

TRAININGIn part one we covered the behaviors of jumping up on people...

Service Dogs

DOG JOBSWhat is a Service Dog? A service animal is “any guide dog...

Shaping Your Dog’s Behavior

BEHAVIORThere are many different training methods sworn to by variou...

Top Ten Most Annoying Dog Behaviors and How to Fix Them – Part One

TRAININGIf you have a dog, you likely have to deal with at least one...

Basic Obedience Training for Your Dog

BASIC TRAININGOne of your biggest jobs as a dog guardian is to keep ...

Dog Accessories and Product Reviews (more articles)

Holiday Gifts for Dogs

DOG GIFTSThe holidays are nearly here, and recent polls show that at...

Top Ten Books about Dogs

DOG BOOKSFor those of you who are avid readers, what better topic to...

Indoor Dog Potties

DOG PRODUCTSIt's been a long day at work. You were so busy, you did...

How Do I Choose a Bed for My Dog?

DOG PRODUCTSUnless you're happy to let your dog take up most of your...

Lost Dog? Not with a GPS Dog Collar

DOG PRODUCTSMissing Dog? Shoulda had a GPS pet locator! Doggies.com ...

First Time Owners (more articles)

Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family

CHOOSING A DOGThroughout history, dogs have been used for many purpo...

Bringing a New Dog into Your Home

NEW DOGHow exciting! You've decided to add a new member to your hou...

Tips For Finding Names That Fit

DOG NAMESCongratulations! After searching long and hard you've found...

Puppy Mills: Why and How to Avoid Them

DOG ADVOCACYThis important article will help you learn why puppy mil...

Dogs in the City – A City Dweller’s Guide to Pet Ownership

LIFESTYLEIf you're not sure whether owning a dog in the city is righ...

Dog Psychology 101 (more articles)

Fighting Dogs

UNWANTED BEHAVIOR Fighting behavior can be worse in dogs than in ou...

Your Dog’s Emotions

DOG PSYCHOLOGYIf you ignore or don’t know how to handle your dogâ€...

Dog Behavior and You Part 3

DOG PSYCHOLOGYFor the safety of you and your family, learn the signs...

Help Your Dog Overcome His Shyness

DOG PSYCHOLOGY If your dog is overly timid, you can help him build u...

Separation Anxiety - Helping Your Puppy Cope

PUPPY PSYCHOLOGYCrate training your puppy is an excellent way to man...

Dog Fun (more articles)

Top Ten Tips for Taking Great Photos of Your Dog

DOG PHOTOGRAPHYHow many times has your dog done something really swe...

The Sport of Dog Sledding

DOG ACTIVITIESDog power has been an important part of the culture fo...

Extraordinary Dog Heroes

HEROIC CANINESThis article isn't about assistance dogs or dogs who h...

Preparing for Summer Vacation with Your Dog

SUMMERTIMEWhen the weather turns warmer, thoughts generally turn to ...

Dog Sports

DOG ACTIVITIESFor dogs that need a mental challenge, dog sports may ...

Health (more articles)

Canine Respiratory System

BREATHINGThe basic function of your dog's respiratory system is to b...

Canine Water Therapy

DOG CAREYou probably enjoy lounging in a warm bath or even a day at ...

Herbal Remedies for Dogs

NATURAL CAREPlants produce certain compounds which they use to prote...

Keeping Your Dog Safe At Home

HOME SAFETYThere are just a few ways of keeping your dog at home rat...

Caring for Your Dog’s Teeth

TOOTH CAREEver wonder why your dog has such nasty breath? Maybe itâ...

Grooming (more articles)

Dog Shampoos

GROOMINGThere are nearly as many brands of dog shampoo as there are ...

Canine Cleanliness: How to Give Your Dog a Bath

GROOMINGYou'll need to know how to bathe your dog, especially if he ...

Dog Shampoos

GROOMINGDogs will be dogs, and that means they are going to get dirt...

When they are Puppies (more articles)

Puppy-Proofing Your Home

NEW PUPPYBringing home a new puppy is so exciting, but you must reme...

Socializing Your New Puppy to Your Older Dog: Kindergarten Revisited

PUPPYHOODIntroducing your new puppy to your existing dog takes time ...

Your Puppy: Teaching Confidence, Respect and Trust

TRAININGHis big brown eyes might melt your heart, but don't let your...

Teach Your Puppy to Come When You Call

TRAININGTraining your puppy to come when you call him is an importan...

Training Begins with Your Puppy's First Steps

TRAININGStarting to train your new puppy early on ensures your pup k...

Nutrition (more articles)

Nutrition - Part 4: Homemade Dog Food

NUTRITIONThis last article in our canine nutrition series focuses on...

Nutrition - Part 3: What's the Difference Between Dog Foods?

NUTRITIONThe third article in our nutrition series explains the diff...

Your Dog’s Digestive System

PHYSIOLOGYEver wonder why your dog eats so fast? Or why he eats gro...

Dog Nutrition - Part 2: Basic Nutritional Requirements of the Canine

NUTRITIONThe second article in our series explains the essentials of...

Dog Nutrition - Part 1: Commercial Dog Food

NUTRITIONIn the first article of our series on dog nutrition, we cov...