The risks of giving dogs access to raisins and grapes
While you may be tempted to share fruits and vegetables with your dog as a treat, the bottom line when it comes to grapes or raisins is that even one grape can be toxic to a dog. No matter what the breed, size, or age of the dog, grapes or raisins could cause acute...
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...
