What Is Dog Yoga?

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Also known as doga, dog yoga is the practice of doing yoga with pet dogs. With that being said, it can mean different things to different instructors. For example, some classes include the dogs simply roaming around while yoga is going on. Other classes involve taking your dog through specific yoga poses with you. Seattle yoga teacher Brenda Bryan explains, “As we lift, stretch and massage the dogs, we’re teaching them to trust in the relationship they share with us. They also receive physical benefits such as relaxation, stress release and an improvement in circulation and range of motion.” In dog yoga, the submissive dogs and their masters work as… Read More Continue Reading

Buying Vs. Adopting a Dog

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Ready to bring a new canine member into your family? Good for you. Having a dog will enrich your life in many different ways. Thinking about how to find the right dog for you? You may be considering whether you would like to adopt from a shelter or buy a puppy from your local pet store. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. Cost When you choose to pay retail for a pet, expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $1,000. When you adopt instead, you save big. An adopted dog will only cost $50 to $200, depending whether it is adopted from a city shelter… Read More Continue Reading

Dog Containment Systems

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How They Work Dog containment fences go by several names, such as electric dog fences or radio fences. They are sometimes referred to as an Invisible Fence®, although this is actually a brand name of underground fencing system. Whatever you call it, a dog containment system works by using three main components. The first is the boundary wire. In an underground system, the wire is buried beneath the ground. In an above-ground system, the wire may be pinned to the top of the earth with ground staples. The wire serves as the physical boundary that your dogs are not allowed to cross. The second component of a wireless fence is… Read More Continue Reading

Blood in My Dog’s Urine

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Blood in your dog’s urine can be caused by many conditions. One of the most common causes is a simple urinary tract infection with bacteria, which can cause bloody urine and straining. This condition is easily treated with a round of antibiotics, but if the infection comes back, then your veterinarian will suspect an underlying condition that is preventing the infection from being eradicated. Underlying conditions can be specific to the urinary tract or something that is affected the immune system so your dog’s body can’t fight the infection. Conditions that might cause a recurrent urinary tract infection and bloody urine in your dog include urinary stones, anatomic defects, bladder… Read More Continue Reading

Want a Clone of Your Dog?

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Would you Clone your Dog? People handle losing their pets in very different manners. Some live their lives as normal, just going on. Others cry for a while, reminiscing about all of the good times they had with the dog. Some others may choose to run out and get a replacement dog. Everyone is different, so there is no right or wrong way to handle it. With that being said, there are some people who are ready to resort to extreme actions to make up for their loss: people who have their dog cloned. There is a controversial biotech laboratory located in South Korea named Sooam that is willing to… Read More Continue Reading

Dogs and Extreme Heat Emergencies

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More dogs are lost to heat-related situations than any other cause. Preventing these emergencies before going out to the field is key to keeping your dog out of trouble. When your dog begins to display signals of overheating, knowing what to do can be the difference between something alarming and a heartbreak. Being properly hydrated ahead of time is crucial. You should be giving your dog every chance that you can for them to drink lots of water early in the day. Also be sure that you are bringing as much water as you can with you, for however long you will be away from home. This alone may be… Read More Continue Reading

How to Exercise Your Dog Indoors

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Many dog owners find that they don’t find enough time in the day to take their dog out for exercise. Rainy days or extreme summer heat may have you wanting to stay indoors. If this is the case, no problem. Here are some exercises that you can do with your dog in the house. One great way to exercise your dog is to get him to run up and down the stairs. It is an excellent way to get your dog tired out. The steps are an extra bonus as they put different muscles to work than what are used on a regular walk or run. They also make it… Read More Continue Reading

Doctor Help! My Dog ate Chocolate!

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Chocolate is a very common toxicity in dogs. Dogs are far more sensitive to compounds found in chocolate; caffeine and theobromine cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, hyperthermia (a high temperature), seizures and a variety of other symptoms. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are far more toxic than milk chocolate or white chocolate; in general, the darker the chocolate, the higher the toxicity. Chocolate toxicity is dependent on the amount the dog ate, and the size of the dog. petmd.com has an excellent calculator that will will help you determine whether your dog ate a toxic amount or not. If you dog ingested chocolate in the immediate past (less than a 1/2… Read More Continue Reading

The World’s Richest Animals

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Gunther, the world’s richest dog which has a fortune that is valued over $300 million. A German Shepherd, Gunther inherited his fortune from Gunther III, who received an inheritance from Karlotta Liebenstein after she died. His fortune continues to grow, as his money is invested in trust funds. Gunther has estates in the Bahamas, Germany and Italy and even owns a home in Miami that was once owned by Madonna. Gunther has his own servants, maids, a chauffeur and a personal chef. Second on the list of richest animals is Keiko, the whale. He is worth a whopping $36 million. Unlike the others on the list, Keiko earned his money… Read More Continue Reading