CREATING HARMONY AND FRIENDSHIP TO LAST A LIFETIME What do you picture when you think about kids and dogs? Do you picture a Lassie-like relationship, where the dog watches over the child, keeps him safe, teaches him responsibility, and plays ball until they both collapse and curl up together in exhaustion? Or do you picture [...]

by Laura Chapman, Miss Behavior Have you ever thought of your dog as your 4-legged child? Well, you’re not alone. According to statistics compiled by Petfinder, nine in ten pet owners surveyed say they consider their pet a member of the family and 63% of dog owners said they give their pets presents at Christmas. [...]

These sites are recommended by Dr. Sue Haley of Kindness Animal Hospital and board member of Canine Guardians for Life, Inc. There are thousands of websites which claim to provide information for animal companions to properly care for their non-human family members. And, as the saying goes, you have to kiss a lot of frogs to [...]

The holidays are quickly approaching and this often means a lot of family get-togethers, cooler weather, crowded shopping malls, and 2 months worth of leftover food! While this can be an exciting time for families, it can also be stressful if you are among the many others with a less than perfectly well-mannered dog at [...]