Have you used the retractable leashes? You know, the ones that allow your dog to run in front of your for about 12-16 feet? The concept is great, but on my daily walks with Jax and Rusko, I've learned that there really should be lessons on how to...
The general school of thought that dogs "will work for food" has been mainstream for a very long time. Treats are the cornerstone behind most dog training programs, companies even formulate tiny low-calorie training treats solely for that...
Blue Buffalo company is voluntarily recalling one batch of one of their dog food formulations. This recall has been issued over concerns about excess moisture in one batch, produced in one 2-hour long period, leading to possible mold growth and...
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and to help the Animal Cancer Foundation, Pet Valu is sponsoring a Come Clean for Cancer fundraiser. Pet Valu is a specialty pet product retailer that has stores, many of which include self-serve dog-wash...
Where do those cute puppies you see in the pet stores come from? Most of them come from large dog breeding operations known as Puppy Mills. You've probably heard of these places and heard about the many rescue movements in place to put an end...
I was taking my dogs for a walk the other day. It was a beautiful spring day with the sun shining, birds chirping, and flowers in bloom. And then it started... that overwhelming need to sneeze! Rusko has been sneezing all week, and now, me too....
Lyme Disease is caused by an organism called Borrelia Burgdorferi, which is carried by Ixodes (Blacklegged) ticks. Dogs living in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Northern California have the greatest risk, but any dog bitten by an Ixodes tick...