Dog Breeds for Families

Bringing a new dog into your home is a big decision. If you have children, it becomes a crucial decision. Not all breeds are the same. It is important to choose a breed that has the correct traits for kids.

Your dog doesn't need to run errands with you. Leave your dog at home!

What criteria should you use when selecting a second dog for your family? We considered the health and social needs of our family first--including those of our first dog.

A fear of dogs can begin at any age, but it often starts out in early childhood following an unpleasant encounter with a pet or someone else's dog. Unfortunately, once you have experienced such an encounter, the fear can follow you through your life.

Many children grow up with a household pet, such as a cat or a dog, and end up becoming pet owners themselves. But dog ownership means more than walking Rover and feeding him each day. Parents need to teach their children to play nicely with the dog.

If a dog isn’t staring at a roast chicken or is a member of a breed known for constant drooling, then the drooling could indicate that the dog is sick. Don't ignore it!

If your dog is healthy, less than ten years old, over 60 pounds and not pregnant, then your dog could be a candidate for canine blood bank donations.

Many times when we have pets, we take them for granted. All year long, but especially during the holidays when you show your thankfulness for family, do you remember to be thankful for your beloved dog or cat and their unconditional contributions.

Our dogs show their unconditional love to us daily. Our cats may snuggle up to us as well. There are many ways that we can spoil our pets and show them how much we love them.

Possibly due to the economy, dog theft is on the rise. Some do not question an ad in the paper for a dog for sale. Thieves can quickly turn a buck on your dog. Is your dog safe, or easy to snatch?

Dogs Were The First Domesticated Animals

Dogs have pulled carts, wagons, sleds, and travois for centuries. Today dogs are hitched to rigs for fun. Following these five steps, you can teach your dog to pull a cart or a wagon.

If you are considering a new dog, whether it is your first or one of multiple pets, there are questions you need to consider and answer before making a decision. Go over the list of questions and know you are making the right decision for a new dog.

For a fit handler and dog, going on a hike in the woods with other owners and their dogs can be a fun way for your dog to earn a working pack dog title. My Rottie and I did, and here's how you and your dog can, too.

Unrestrained pets can prompt unsafe driving behaviors. Here's how to make excursions with the beloved family dog safe for everyone.

Class B dealers are people who buy and sell pets to research labs and universities for educational purposes. In the hands of class B dealers, most pets will suffer abuse one way or the other under a law that allows for legal animal cruelty.

Many parents ask "What dog will be good with my kids?" The more important question is - have you taught your kids to be good to the dog? With a little preemptive training you can help create a safer environment for both your children and the pets.

Kids and pets are a wonderful part of many people's lives. Being proactive is the best way to keep everyone happy and healthy.

Pet obesity is a growing and deadly problem. Find out more about the causes, affects, treatment, prevention, and recovery of obesity in dogs.

Learning how to balance a new baby and your dog can be difficult. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your dog happy and involved after the new baby arrives.

Movies about dogs introduce movie goers to the positive and adoring side of a dog, but the movie effect also creates shelter dogs when people discover the not so cute and adoring negative characteristics of the breed.

A guide to making an educated decision when adopting or buying a dog.

Dogs: Separating Fact from Fiction So you think you know all there is to know about dogs? Think again! Some of the most time-honored dog facts are really just old wives' tales. Read on to learn which information is doggy fact, and which is doggy fiction.

Don't leave your pet in your foreclosed home. There are options for pet owners evicted from their home. Rescue organizations may be able to help you re-home your pet/s. The more people you talk to; the more likely you can save your pet's life.

Tips on choosing the best suited dog for your family members

Couples worldwide are choosing to have pets instead of kids. While this may seem like a strange phenomenon, there are several valid and compelling reasons that people see pets as a substitute for children.

While many can list reasons not to adopt a shelter dog, these reasons are really excuses. Stop making excuses and save a life--adopt a shelter dog.

Finding the right dog can be difficult, lets make it a little easier