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Old Man Winter has made his presence known in most of the country by now, and both people and dogs are preparing themselves for the even colder days ahead. While many dogs blanch at the prospect of a long trek in the ice and snow, there’s one category of dogs that approaches it with sheer, [...]
Believe it or not, 2012 is upon us. While we’re busy making our resolutions, we think it’s time our pets make some resolutions of their own! We consulted with a panel of dogs and cats, and here’s what they came up with. We hope this gets your new year off on the right paw!
The Panel
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Holiday decorations, candles, special holiday meals, presents, candy, Christmas trees, mistletoe: many of the things that make the holidays look, taste, and smell so good can be potentially hazardous temptations for our pets. And our own distractions this time of year provide plenty of opportunities for mischief for our dogs and cats.
Alcoholic drinks left unattended [...]
Who doesn’t love a Labrador Retriever? With its intelligent and alert eyes, smiling face, and loyal and loving disposition, it’s no wonder that the Labrador has a secure hold on its title of most popular dog in the United States.
Due to their intellect, gentleness, steady temperaments, adaptability, and eagerness to please, Labs excel as both [...]
No animal should have to live in a dangerous, abusive, or unhealthy situation; sadly, a shocking number do every day of their lives. Whether the abuse and neglect is deliberate and prolonged, or unintentional due to ignorance or financial difficulties, the fact is, it is ILLEGAL, not to mention unconscionable.
Abuse can leave life-long scars on [...]
It takes a special kind of person to allow themselves to love something deeply while knowing that they will have to let it go. That’s exactly what a dog foster parent does each time they release one of their foster dogs to its new forever home. Their sadness, however, is tempered by the knowledge that [...]
Curling up with a canine companion is definitely one of life’s purest and most simple pleasures. How many times have you wished you could bottle that wonderful feeling of comfort and peace that comes from petting a dog so you could open it up and have that feeling again when things get rough? That’s the [...]
Why should school be just for kids? There are plenty of great options to help your dog further his education. Here are DogWatch’s suggestions.
Many people are hesitant to adopt a shelter dog, as these poor pups seem to have gotten a bad rap as “second-hand” or “rejects.” This could not be further from the truth! The majority of dogs that wind up in shelters are there through no fault of their own; oftentimes their surrender is due to a death in or addition to the family, a change in financial circumstances, or an owner who didn’t realize just how must time, effort, and money goes into caring for a dog.
The good news is that the majority of pit bulls, rescued or otherwise, have great temperaments, and even those who have been poorly trained or abused can often be successfully rehabilitated and even go on to become service or therapy dogs! Resilience and determination are hallmarks of the breed and enable them to rise above the challenges that are thrust upon them and to overcome both physical and mental anguish while retaining their amiable nature and pleasant dispositions.
