Most dogs wear down their nails through activity. If they are not worn down naturally, however, they can become extremely long and damage...

Two common canine ailments are diarrhea and constipation. Did you know that canned pumpkin can offer a solution to both? Diarrhea is more...

Yogurt has long been known for its many health benefits to the human digestive tract, but it is also beneficial for dogs too. Just like...

Letting Your Dog Walk You A poorly trained dog can pull you over while you’re out for a stroll. According to the CDC, tens of thousands...

Dr. Carmen Battaglia is considered an expert as well as a highly respected AKC judge of more than 40 breeds. By education, (holding the...

What is socialization and why is it important? From 8 to 12 weeks of age, puppies go through a fear imprinting stage. During this time,...

Kelp is a recognized food supplement for humans. Now vets and advocates of an holistic approach to pet health recommend it for dogs and...

Whether your dog is a canine athlete, getting up in years, is a large or giant breed, or just deserves some TLC (and what dog doesn’t?),...

Age (weeks) 3 to14 Socialization Period: If socialization later than 14 weeks (or between 12-14 weeks in some dogs) shyness or...

Mr. Kalstone’s article appeared in the K.C.C. Gazette, the official publication of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Australia...

Coconut oil is a fantastic addition to a dog’s diet. More and more people are discovering the amazing health benefits of virgin,...

Since we had our first Akita 3 years ago, we have used dozens of door mats. They were either chewed up or torn after a week, or useless...