You can get all the training advice in the world for your puppy, dress him up in the best canine clothing imported from Europe, and take him to the best dog parks to hang out with other elite pooches — but at the end of the day, the one true thing to remember is that puppies are cute.  Your puppy may disappoint you sometimes by forgetting to “go” outside. He may sometimes tear your favorite objects to shreds if you forget...

People who use collars on their cats have some extra considerations to ponder when deciding whether or not collaring is such a great idea.  For one thing, cats tend to get themselves into some sticky outdoor situations, including climbing trees to escape perceived threats and real predators.  A cat in a normal sort of collar could get hung up in a tree and find himself unable to get down.  Tragically, many indoor/outdoor cats fall victim...

Pets and travel make for odd bedfellows.  This has always been the case, even with pets who seem to have been born for the open road.  Whenever you know you will be traveling with your pets, there are certain considerations every responsible pet owner must think about.  The safety and comfort of the pet are two of these.  It just isn’t a matter of throwing your two dogs into the back seat together and hitting the highway.  Just...

The American Kennel Club announces nationwide registration statistics each year.  This year, the statistics revealed that for the 20th year in a row, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in America.  This gentle, highly intelligent and family-friendly breed from Canada has remained the most popular breed in the United States likely due to its versatility as a hunting breed comes and its variety in pleasant colors....

Everyone knows that all dogs are descendants of ancient wolves,  harkening back thousands of years to the beginning of mankind’s relationship with canines.  Domesticated dogs all began long ago as wolves, which explains a lot about why they look and act the way they do alone, in groups, or within a family setting.  Some domestic dogs still resemble wolves closely.  Huskies and Malamutes have similar features and appearances, for...