Dog behaviors are different from dog to dog, which can be good or bad. In the U.S. (85 million households), dog owners have a better life and relationship with their canine companions. But since dogs can’t speak English, they communicate with us differently through body language and behaviors. Sometimes, dog behaviors can be an issue…
Dog agility Training is an exciting canine sport where dogs complete obstacle courses full of jumps, tunnels, teeter-totters, weave poles, and more! It showcases the agility, speed, and teamwork between handlers and furry companions. In competition, dogs must navigate through a standardized agility course in under 1 minute and 30 seconds without any faults. Courses…
Kidney failure is a serious health risk for our furry friends. A dog’s two bean-shaped kidneys perform vital roles in filtering the blood and removing toxins and waste. When kidney function drops below 25%, dogs face life-threatening dangers. In the US alone, over 37,000 dogs are diagnosed with kidney disease yearly. Certain breeds, like Cocker…
Genetic disorders are not a common illness among the dogs. It should be noted that some of these conditions are more common in specific breeds because they are passed on through their bloodlines. Depending on the type of genetic disease, there are various ways that diseases can be inherited from one generation to the next,…
Ticks are little arachnids that feast on our pets’ blood. Over 900 species of these parasitic insects exist worldwide, with 100 found in the US. Unfortunately, ticks can transmit dangerous pathogens when they bite. Several tick-borne illnesses are rising in dogs, including Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme alone affects over…
61 million adults in the United States live with a disability (nearly 1 in 4 people). A service dog can provide life-changing help and companionship. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), these hardworking pups have access rights to go anywhere their human partners need to be. But with so many breeds, which makes the…
