Many dogs have an “eat first, ask questions” later mindset. Food, crumpled paper, and stray chicken bones on the street are all worth a taste in a dog’s mind. This sniff, snuffle, and gobble approach to foreign objects can lead to choking.  Research shows veterinarians see 200,000 pets a year due to choking incidents. There’s…

Meet Gino, the 2022 Guinness World Records Oldest Living Dog. Gino is 24 years old now! Pet parent Alex was a sophomore at the University of Colorado when he decided to adopt Gino from the Boulder Humane Society. Gino is Alex’s faithful companion – always by his side for a little over two decades now.…

When it comes to mealtime, our furry friends can seem ravenous. Sometimes they inhale food so quickly that it’s hard to believe they can actually taste it. But can dogs taste food? And if they can, how do their taste buds compare to ours? The short answer is yes, your pooch does have the ability…

My niece looked at me and asked, “Where’s Baggins?” I answered, “He’s right here,” and turned to where my fluffy American Eskimo pup had been sitting thirty seconds earlier.  But he wasn’t there.  I blinked, called “Baggins,” and looked around the yard. But there was no sign of my cuddly Eskie with the duster-like tail.…

Does your dog follow you everywhere? Does he fix you with his loving gaze no matter what you’re doing? If your pooch clings to you so much and you’re starting to feel a little smothered, you may have a velcro dog.  Such clingy behavior can be typical in some dog breeds. Clinginess might also stem from…

Like most loving pet parents, you love petting your own dog and probably love meeting other dogs. There’s good reason to love petting dogs since research shows that interacting with a dog stimulates your brain! That’s why it’s natural to want to reach out and pet even an unfamiliar dog. But it’s important to understand…

When your dog runs up to lick your face, most pet owners probably don’t want to smell cat poop! While it’s natural for dogs to be curious about the cat box, it’s important to discourage them from sniffing around or eating anything from it. Read on to learn how to keep the dog out of…

Every loving pet parent sees it happen and may be somewhat perplexed by their four-legged buddy’s habit of sticking his nose into…well…other’s butts. Why do dogs sniff butts? The question has probably been asked by every dog owner since dogs were domesticated more than 20,000 years ago. Given that the rear end is where dog…

Dog parks are staples in most American towns and cities these days. While they can be great for dogs suited for those kinds of environments, not all dogs are ‘dog park’ dogs. And that’s ok! Whether you are an experienced dog park goer or a novice, it is absolutely essential to practice dog park etiquette…

There’s something undeniably charming about a dog’s wrinkles and rolls. Maybe it’s the way their skin folds create a permanent expression of amusement, or the way they seem to perpetually wear a worried frown. Whatever the reason, wrinkly dog breeds have captured hearts for centuries. But beyond their adorable exteriors, these breeds come with unique…