DOG BEHAVIOUR

Recently I had the pleasure of talking to the kids at one of my local primary schools about dogs.  We all had a great time and the children were fantastic.  It may have helped that I had vet [...]

  A Little About the Book I’m always on the lookout for great and fun ways to help children learn about pets. Rudy’s New Human is a gentle, sweet story told from Rudy the [...]

Some people like them, some people don’t.  I usually make one or two new year’s resolutions because I feel like it’s the thing to do.  It’s like the beginning of a new [...]

Fact Vs. Fiction What is best for our furry family members?  The internet is rife with conflicting advice and home remedies. I know it’s not easy to separate the wheat from the chaff, but [...]

Back when I was in vet school I lived in a little rental near the beach with my husband (then boyfriend – that sounds so weird now!) and my gorgeous Border Collie, Anika.  We called our [...]

By Melissa Viera A Visit to the Vet can be Scary! Many pet owners face problems when it comes to bringing their pet to the veterinarian. While some pets enjoy the treats and attention given to [...]

Dogs and babies: Can they live in Harmony? Introducing a new baby to the home can be daunting enough for the parents (I know, I’ve been there. Twice), but imagine how confusing and [...]

This post is part of a WOOF Support bloghop! WOOF stands for Working Out Our Fears, and WOOF support is a wonderful community of pet lovers who have in their lives a dog with fears or anxiety.  I [...]

Dogs are living longer and longer! Dogs are living a heck of a lot longer than they used to.  Just as for humans, medical and surgical interventions for pets are advancing every day.  As our [...]

How GREAT is it to have a new puppy! Adding a cute little puppy to your family is such an exciting time.  They’re soft, cuddly and have big puppy dog eyes.  Yes, they pee and poo [...]

Aww you’re having a baby, congratulations! So having a baby is a huge life change, right? Sure, you’ll still be having plenty of late nights, but these ones will probably be filled [...]