Sudden changes in dog behavior are always troubling, but a sudden avoidance is especially so. Dogs are meant to be our close companions. When they don’t want to be near us, something may be seriously wrong. Why is your dog acting so distant? A few things could be the root cause that soured your dog’s [...]

Does it seem like your rescue dog is sleeping too much? Normally, healthy adult dogs sleep about 13 hours per day. In fact, they may spend about half of their life sleeping. Still, your new dog should be relatively active when you are. So why might he or she be sleeping too much, and what [...]

Cocker Spaniels are sweet dogs that love their owner and every other human they encounter. Both the American and English varieties of this dog make a good family pet. But are Cocker Spaniels good dogs for seniors? Yes, most seniors will find that one of these dogs works well with their lifestyle, even though there [...]

A lot of people decide that they want to adopt a puppy. Training a puppy can take a lot of time, but puppies are ready to learn. But if you have adopted an older dog who wasn’t properly trained and allowed to use the bathroom anywhere, it can be even more difficult to train them. [...]

When you have a dog, one of the things that you know might happen, especially if you live in a rural area, is your dog being sprayed by a skunk. Most dog owners have had this happen to their dog at least once. If you have a dog, it’s good to be prepared just in [...]

Are Greyhounds good pets for seniors? A Greyhound might just be the opportunity seniors are looking for. There are plenty of greyhounds in need of adoption, they have very minimal grooming needs, and a friendly and gentle demeanor. However, Greyhounds are not always a good match for seniors, because they’re big dogs who need to [...]