Not so long ago, the notion of looking for a top dog insurance plan was just something for the most devoted of dog lovers. Today, almost every pet care expert recommends pet insurance for dog owners for the well-being of their pets. In addition, financial experts recommend insurance as part of a sound personal finance [...]

 You have probably seen a dog backpack carrier in a local park or perhaps at a pet store. They look a lot like the backpacks that students wear on their back to school. But instead of books, they hold your dog! Why Do I Need a Dog Backpack Carrier? Three words: convenience, safety and fun! [...]

Is Your Basset Hound Potty Trained Enough? Basset Hound potty training is such an important issue for its owner that even a single exclusive tip turns out to be extremely helpful. The first step in making your Basset Hound fit for polite company would be to potty train him. Many owners see Basset Hound potty [...]

I love to go camping and I also travel a lot. I have a family and I have 2 dogs. The family is not a problem when traveling. However, my 2 Bassett Hounds can be a problem trying to figure out how I’m going to transport them in the car and in a plane. There [...]

Heartworms In Dogs Heartworm disease is highly dangerous but easily preventable.  Nowadays the American Heartworm Society advises all pet owners across the United States to use a preventative medicine to ensure their dog does not carry the condition.  Products such as Heartgard Plus for dogs are an easy to use way to prevent the condition [...]

So you adopted your puppy and found they are not as easy to handle as you thought! We have all been there. One of the more frustrating and also important aspects of training your dog is getting them to learn to walk beside you on the leash instead of pulling ahead. You’re probably tempted to [...]

Barking Dog Training? Bark Off is a small battery operated device that claims to stop your dog (or your neighbor’s dog) at the flick of a switch. How does it work? The device emits ultrasonic soundwaves that humans can barely hear. Due to the dog’s keen sense of hearing, it can hear these inaudible soundwaves [...]

Many people enjoy having a pet, but the pet often requires some maintenance in order to keep it healthy. New pet owners need to have some basic information about health problems that can help to keep their pet in great shape. Many household pets are prone to parasites called ear mites. These little pests can [...]

Importance of a Healthy Dog Diet You guessed right! When considering what food is best for your dog, there’s nothing better than home cooked dog treats. If you want to keep your pet in good health, it’s advisable to find some healthy dog treat recipes to make all his treats and meals! You can never [...]

Exploring Dog Flea Medication Any dog owner knows that fleas are simply a fact of life for our furry friends.  It has nothing to do with hygiene or cleanliness.  At some point your pet will meet another animal with fleas and then you will need to do something about it.  There are various ways to [...]