Pet Me Already

 by the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University and published in the journal Behavioral Processes, says that dogs prefer petting over vocal praise. Like, a lot. Like, petting is up there with a nice T-bone steak. So, it probably comes as no surprise that your dog loves a good tummy rub. What dog doesn’t,…

Memory Assistance Service Dogs

Dementia touches 5.5 million people in the United States. It is a serious problem that challenges the sufferers and their family member’s lives in ways they never imagined, and often in the very practical elements of life. Now, very special dogs are filling in the gaps and serving as memory assistants, helping improve the lives…

How to Choose the Best Dog Food

Getting great nutrition is important for your dog’s health and longevity, and even important to your pet’s skin and coat. But finding the best dog food is not an easy task. There are those in favor of raw diets, and those that warn of salmonella poisoning and bacterial infections. There are those in favor of one commercial…

All About Dog Bites

Q: How many dog bites happen every year in the United States? A: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia reports that nearly 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. One in five dog bites results in injuries serious enough to require medical attention. That’s about 885,000 people who require…