I am one of those crazy pet people who thinks of their dogs and cats as children because I do not have any human children of my own.  Quite frankly, my pets are plenty to keep me busy and they definitely are not cheap.  And like people who are crazy about their kids, I take [...]

There is nothing cuter than a dog dressed up for Christmas, and this year is no exception.  This year’s Christmas fashions are cuter than they’ve ever been for dogs and cats, so not dressing your puppy for the occasion is pretty much out of the question.  Pet specialty stores like Pet Smart and others even [...]

Have you ever seen pictures of dogs beside their owners and noticed that, after a few years, they begin to look a bit alike?  Or perhaps people and dogs who resemble one another in some way are already naturally attracted to each other for camaraderie and fun.  It’s no secret that we have a lot in [...]

All puppies bite.  They don’t bite to be mean, or to be aggressive — not naturally, anyway.  Puppies have other reasons for biting and mouthing, and before you can break them of these habits, you have to know what the reason is for your particular puppy.  Breaking a young dog of inappropriate biting requires a little [...]

People have strong feelings about their pets, and some people even feel strongly about which kind of pet makes the best animal companion.  We’ve all heard of “cat people” and “dog people,” right?  Cat people tend to favor felines because of their grace, aloofness, and silence.  Cats, say these adoring human fans, are elegant, whereas [...]