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Before we even approach use of an electronic collar for training, let’s make certain everyone knows that the stimulation a dog receives is much like the shock you get when touching a door after dragging your feed on the carpet. A mild stimulation that is unpleasant, but certainly not harmful or inhumane.

My advice: put [...]

Because I have friends and family who own dogs, I always keep an eye out for dog-related gifts and stocking stuffers! Those hard-to-buy-for people on my gift list always appreciate cool stuff for their dogs.

Often, I’ll see a really great item and buy it right away, tucking it away in the closet for the [...]

GoPetFriendly.com is for people that love to travel with their pets! Including our pets should be easy, and this free website will help you find pet friendly hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, beaches, off-leash dog parks, wineries, and lots of other places the whole family can enjoy together.
Amy and Rod Burkert launched GoPetFriendly.com in 2009, after experiencing [...]

Blogging is a lot of work and when we come across a site author that takes the time and makes the effort to create a site well-worth visiting, we share it with you!
DancingDogBlog.com is just such a site. We found the site to have fresh, interesting content in a wide variety of topic categories. [...]

Many dog owners have areas of their home they’d like to keep their pets out of. Could be the kitchen where the trashcan poses an issue, or maybe the living room because the dog loves the new sofa, or the bedroom where the owner just can’t tolerate dog hair! Whatever the case, we’ve [...]

More and more hotels, restaurants and other facilities are making it fun and easy to travel with our pets. The new PetsWelcome.com website features updated databases to help us find pet-friendly lodging options, as well as events, parks, beaches, stores and other attractions.

Any dog owner who has spent time with children realizes how very much alike dogs and kids are when it comes to positive praise vs. raised voices, anger or frustration. Taking a positive approach to dog training (and child rearing) has proven to be a successful method.

Positive reinforcement dog training works by using praise [...]

More and more companies traditionally know for human products are going to the dogs, and cats, and reptiles. Big name companies including like Paul Mitchell, Omaha Steaks, Origins, Harley Davidson and Old Navy are now offering lines of pet products ranging from dog shampoo, pet attire, and name-brand toys to gourmet treats and food.

WOW! Now [...]

When visiting various dog training forums, I often come across three recurring questions; 1) why doesn’t my dog come to me?; 2) why is my dog is so sweet, but turns vicious around other dogs?; and 3) why am I having such a hard time housebreaking my puppy? Some of these issues can be addressed [...]

As the current economic situation continues to take a toll on all of us, we remind everyone that the potential for a serious animal welfare issue exists. National financial reports indicate that approximately 1 in 171 homes in the country is in danger of foreclosure as a result of the subprime mortgage crisis. 63% [...]