National Purebred Dog Day is a great opportunity to educate your legislator about the importance of purpose-bred dogs. On May 1st, reach out to your decision makers through email and social media and let them know the many reasons you love purebred dogs.  Lawmakers want to hear from their constituents. During this 'new normal,' the […]

National Purebred Dog Day is a great opportunity to educate your legislator about the importance of purpose-bred dogs. On May 1st, reach out to your decision makers through email and social media and let them know the many reasons you love purebred dogs.  Law makers want to hear from their constituents. During this 'new normal,' […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Jackson, a Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton"] Jackson is an eight-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton. Jackson has been a Certified Therapy Dog for six years and completed more than 1,400 visits. He has also earned his CGC, Trick Dog Advance and Therapy Dog Distinguished titles. Jackson also holds Therapy Dogs […]

No doubt you've seen a Whippet or Italian Greyhound. These absolutely adorable dogs look like Greyhounds that have been blasted with a shrink ray. Thanks to their size, it's easy to see that they are not actually Greyhounds, but the trickier question is, how do you tell these two breeds apart? The larger Whippet is […]

For many dog owners, warmer weather means more time to play in the backyard and train outside. But more time outdoors can also mean more mess, especially when there's rain. While some dogs enjoy playing in the rain, there are many pups who dislike going on walks when the weather is wet. Some refuse to go outside while […]

Do you enjoy gardening? We provide some tips for planting a dog-friendly garden so that you can share those hard-earned spoils with your dog.

1. How old were you when you started showing in AKC events? What got you started?  Was this a family affair? Did you compete in any events other than showmanship?   I started showing dogs when I was 12 years old. My family has a long history of being involved in equestrian sports. Both of my […]

In his 1995 book, "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate," Gary Chapman decodes the way people express love and theorizes that we tend to give love in the way we like to receive it. He describes five "love languages," and believes most of us express and experience love in […]

During this time of worldwide viral pandemic, we must remember that life and other diseases still go on. Our pets, the birds and the bees are still flourishing, and as spring has sprung, so has the emergence of ticks and the many diseases they can carry, the most commonly known one being Lyme disease. American […]

Last June, the Massachusetts General Court’s Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee accepted public testimony on H.1774, S. 114, H. 1757, H.1758, H. 1822, H. 1823, and S. 1204, which seek: to impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protection laws that exempt animal shelters […]