Bonded leather furniture can be pretty cheap, but its durability is what many people ask me about. How durable is bonded leather? Bonded leather can last long with the dog in the house, depending on the quality. A poor quality leather will peel and break within a year, while a polished top-grain leather may be … Read more
Some trainers swear by them and claim they still have happy and healthy pets. But do they work when trying to stop a dog from running away? Shock collars, in the right hands, are an effective tool for accelerating training and preventing your dog from running away. However, many corrective tools can be harmful and … Read more
Conditioning is the primary reason why police dogs do not chase after cats. Police dogs understand that the focus is on the job, whether a suspect or an object, not another dog or cat. They have been extensively trained to ignore and focus on the task for at least four to eight weeks, typically much … Read more
While many owners will claim that dogs know they’re about to die, we still don’t know for sure what goes on in the dog’s head. We do know something about their behavior and evolution, though. The dog may have felt ill and weak, and its instincts compelled him to look for and make a cozy … Read more
There are several ways you can get Greyhounds in the US. You can buy Greyhounds from reputable breeders through the AKC website. You can get ex-racers and young Greys unfit for racing, or you may stumble upon a pregnant Grey female in a rescue center. Your best bet is getting an ex-racer, or a Greyhound deemed … Read more
A stray dog may be following for various reasons. The dog may be lost, abandoned, or has an owner, which you can tell by the collar or a tag around the neck. If you petted or fed the dog, he might now look at you as an owner. However, the dog might also be hostile … Read more
For the most part, the Silly String is relatively safe for dogs. However, it’s different when ingested, and here’s why. While the Silly String is non-toxic, the product contains gastrointestinal and mucous membrane irritants Isopropyl Alcohol and Tetrafluoroethane. These components can cause dogs to vomit, have diarrhea, and develop stomach ulcers. A lot of Silly … Read more
PetSmart’s adoptable pets are from local rescue organizations. The cats and dogs you occasionally see are all humane society rescues, not puppies from puppy farms. Only fish, small animals, and reptiles are sold by them directly. This article explains why puppy mills are bad and how PetSmart gets and sells its animals. To be clear … Read more
Growling can be concerning when you get a new dog. Puppies show this behavior often, which can be puzzling to some dog owners. For the most part, growling is very typical during play, especially if they’re happy for you to take the toy away. Puppies will usually play-growl and may even bark occasionally. However, some … Read more