If you’re used to seeing dog food advertisements, you likely think that a dog’s sense of taste is very highly refined. However, this is quite far from the truth. A dog’s sense of taste is much less discriminating than that of humans. In fact, while humans have roughly 9,000 taste buds, dogs have only around […]

The digging, the barking, the chasing: Welcome to Westie world. Don’t panic. There’s no need to sign him up for couch time with an expensive Park Avenue shrink. All you have to do is take a moment to consider what has been genetically hardwired into the spunky little critter. Once you know what drives your […]

Like many things your dog does, kicking the ground after it eliminates is a very instinctual behavior and may have multiple purposes. This behavior can be traced back to a dog’s wolf ancestors. Like wolves, dogs have scent glands located between the pads of their paws. These scent glands secrete pheromones which are released with […]

We've all been there. You're taking your dog for a walk, enjoying the great outdoors, perhaps breathing in the fresh air. In that moment of distraction, it happens. Your dog has found something truly repulsive and is rolling around on top of it, paws in the air, thoroughly coating himself in whatever foul substance he's […]

What do you think about when you picture your life with a dog? Games of fetch in the backyard, long walks in the country, lazy afternoons snuggled together on the couch? Maybe you want a friend for your children, a guardian for your home, or an athlete to train for and compete in AKC events. […]

Dogs are surprisingly good at communicating with people, considering they can't speak. They use body language and vocalization to express their wants, needs, and fears, but sometimes it is hard to figure out what dog sounds actually mean. Some dogs have a wider range of vocalizations than others. Rottweilers "purr," Siberian Huskies"talk," Shiba Inu "scream," and Basenjis "yodel" instead of barking. For […]

If you're like me, then the idea of going to one of the premier dog sporting events in the U.S. fills you with pure, unbridled joy. Buying tickets, however, can be complicated and a little frustrating. But not this year! At this year's AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, one ticket gets you into […]

The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin is right around the corner. And it is the must-see event for dog owners and lovers. This even features Conformation competition, along with Diving Dogs, Agility, AKC Meet the Breeds, and more. And of course, the most exciting part of the entire weekend is the awarding of […]

These days, pet amenities offer a way to make living together more convenient ‚Äî for pets and for humans. Small home improvement projects aimed at your dogs or cats can add value to your home and quality to your day-to-day life. Check out these pet-friendly, DIY project ideas. Built-in Cabinet Built-in units can add resale […]

United Airlines’ PetSafe service, named 2016’s “Best Pet-Friendly Airline” by Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards, is not only available at 300 airports worldwide, but also features onsite pet hotels at major locations, as well as 70 climate-controlled vans. Dogs are important family members, so to ensure their safe and comfortable travel, PetSafe suggests that owners […]