Dog diets: Should you give your pup fruits or veggies?
Dogs are omnivores, which means that they are able to eat both meat and plants. Most commercial kibble products and treats now contain some sort of fruit or vegetable to use as filler, so you don’t necessarily need to add fruits or veggies to their diets. However, it...
Do purebred dogs have more health issues?
For many years, it was a common belief that purebred dogs were far more likely to be unhealthy and subject to more disease than mixed-breed dogs or mutts. Thanks to two specific studies on this issue, as well as research being done by the AKC’s Health Foundation and...
What is the American Kennel Club?
I am sure most people involved with dogs have at some point heard of the AKC, or American Kennel Club. Most people associate it with purebred dogs, but may not fully understand or know what the organization does. Originally, it served as a registration service for...
Crate training a puppy without giving in to their puppy eyes
I received an email asking for help regarding a four-month-old puppy that struggles to settle when left alone in the crate when the family is home and moving around the house. The puppy barks for attention, then inevitably, someone either feels bad for the puppy or...
