A Beginner’s Guide to Dog Agility

Dog agility: you’ve seen it, right? Maybe you’ve caught the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge when it’s shown on TV. Watching the dogs fly through the weave poles with ease, or seeing a tiny little Yorkie running all the way to the end of the seesaw (called a “teeter” in agility) and ride it to the…

Dogs helping Humans: Therapy Dogs

When you’ve had a really bad day or when you don’t feel well, what is the one thing that almost always makes it better? For me, it’s usually the smiling face of one of my Goldens or the antics of my Schipperke, Race. For therapy dogs across the country, this is the service that they,…

Why Do Dogs Nails Need Trimming?

Dog grooming is an essential part of dog ownership. Just as your pup needs to be bathed regularly, he needs his nails trimmed on a regular basis, too. Many dog owners wonder why their dog’s nails need to be trimmed, assuming it is simply an aesthetic improvement; but it is much more. Nails are part…