Top Velcro Dog Breeds and How to Manage
Does your dog follow you everywhere you go? If your pup is always stuck to your side, you have what is commonly called a velcro dog. The name comes from the hook-and-loop fastener used to hold fabric together. These dogs always want to be with their people, and depending on the breed, they can be very protective. Although some people get annoyed with how needy velcro dogs are, this clingy behavior is natural and with some breeds, desirable. Top 9 velcro dog breeds: Any dog can display velcro dog behaviors, but there are dog breeds who have a...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free racial equity course, PetSmart spay/neuter policy and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. CARE launches racial equity course scholarships in honor of JuneteenthCompanions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) is offering its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) virtual course free of charge during the month of June. This $800 scholarship honors the federal holiday Juneteenth. Juneteenth (June 19th), is the US federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. These scholarships are made… Learn More...
Treat Your Dog to the Great Taste of Alaska Naturals®!
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18 Facts About the Imposing Dogo Argentino
A relative newcomer to our shores, the Dogo Argentino embodies the kind of power, strength and courage that stops you in your tracks. Chew through these noteworthy facts about this impressive South American canine. Where does the Dogo Argentino come from? The Dogo Argentino is an Argentine breed of large mastiff-type bred in the early 20th century for dog fighting and for hunting large game such as wild boars, peccaries and pumas. He originated in the province of Cordoba, in the central region of the country. Who first bred the Dogo...
How to Teach a Dog to Shake
Teaching your dog to shake is a classic dog trick that most dogs learn very quickly and will thrill your friends and family. Watch our dog trainer’s video on teaching your dog to shake. (Natasha, email me before you post this article, so I can send you the link.) Before your training session, gather your supplies: small pieces of treats your dog is excited about a clicker if you are clicker training an area with minimal distractions like a quiet room inside your home Teach a dog to shake in 5 steps: Step 1: Holding a treat in a closed...
Senior Boxer is a ‘Champion Snorer and Snortler’
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Daphne was a champion snorer, that is, she snored and you heard her snore. Whether she was sleeping, or taking a nap, which was often, she snored. She let me know where she was with her snoring. PHOTO: LAWRENCE YEE Daphne was also a champion snortler. When you gave her belly rubs, she snortled. She snortled when...
10 Reasons You Should Adopt a Senior Cat
June is National Adopt a Cat Month. If you decide to head over to your local shelter to take advantage of this momentous occasion, there are plenty of quirky, cuddly felines to choose from. An often overlooked but great choice is a senior cat, and there are plenty of upsides to bringing one home! They’re Unapologetically Themselves While people often opt for a kitten because they’re fun, cute, and you’re more apt to have many years with them, it’s not really clear what their personality will end up being. That’ll...
Dogs in Montana are Being Trained to Keep Bears Away from Humans
Bear biologist Carrie Hunt, of the Wind River Bear Institute in Montana, is training what are known as “bear conflict dogs” in order to scare bears off from entering human settlements. The reason? To save their lives and that of humans who might accidentally encounter them. As human beings continue to encroach on previously-wild areas of North America, encounters between them and bears are becoming increasingly common. A game biologist by the name of Heather Reich told The Guardian that in the late 1980s, the Nevada...
Tiny Puppy in Ukraine Rescued in Overgrown Lot Looks Forward to the Good Life
As the war drags on in Ukraine, the people there and the animals caught up in the sh*t show it’s turned into continue to find a way to survive. When it comes to wildlife, they’re pretty much on their own. Not so for many of the domestic pets that have found themselves struggling to make it solo. While people and charities from around the world have stepped forward to aid them, there are still groups within the country working every day toward alleviating the suffering these frightened and often injured or sick animals are facing....
Hyperthyroidism in Dogs: Causes, Signs and Management
Dogs have a thyroid gland in their necks that produces hormones. When excess thyroid hormones are released, hyperthyroidism occurs and results in negative effects in the body. This condition is most common in older dogs but is quite rare overall. Causes of hyperthyroidism in dogs A cancerous thyroid mass is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in dogs. Less commonly, a benign mass called an adenoma can develop in the thyroid gland and cause symptoms. Giving too much levothyroxine to a hypothyroid dog is also a common cause of...
