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Aggression between dogs is common but this does not make it any less serious.   Every dog owner wants a dog who is well behaved in social situations.  Nobody wants to be on the other end of the leash attached to a growling, snarling hound.  This could be on a walk in the countryside, in the…

According to a national pet owners survey conducted by APPA(American Pet Products Associations) 63.4 million households own at least one dog in the United States and only 1% of them are insured despite rising health care costs. With the average annual cost of veterinarian care ranging from $200 – $400, and emergency treatment potentially costing…

Dogs can experience anxiety, just like we can. It’s a normal, healthy emotion, but sometimes it can get out of control. It can be a lot harder to recognize anxiety in dogs, especially as they communicate a lot differently to how we do. Recognizing dog anxiety before it gets too problematic makes it so much…

Dogs are complex creatures and can show their emotions in various different ways. Your dog’s behavior can reveal a lot about what’s going on in his head. Have you ever wondered why your dog snarls when you touch his favorite toy? Or why he barks when he hears the doorbell? Do you want your dog…

Dogs are a part of the family. They provide companionship, love, comfort and they share our homes and lives. Unlike other domesticated animals, only dogs are able to perform a wide range of important tasks for humans ranging from herding sheep to sniffing out explosives. Pets have evolved, becoming attuned to our emotions and behaviors.…

It’s harmless to give your dog a little piece of food from your plate, right? Wrong! Dogs struggle to digest oily and fatty food, which can result in them experiencing diarrhea and upset stomachs if consumed.  While we consider dogs to be members of the family, feeding them, human food can cause them to become…