How to Choose Durable Dog Toys
Cherese Cobb Cherese Cobb has written a wide variety of content for promising pet startups and Fortune 500 pet companies. When she’s not digging up the next viral dog influencer or interviewing the best and brightest canine experts, she serves her cat overlord Queenie. Source:...
Havanese
Quick Facts Weight: 7 – 14 pounds Height: 8.5 – 10.5 inches The Look of a Havanese The Havanese has a small, sturdy frame—slightly longer than tall—covered in a long, silky coat. Its slightly rounded head has a short rectangular muzzle, square nose, black lips and high-set, hanging ears that are mostly covered in hair. Its dark eyes have a sweet but inquisitive expression. Its neck arches slightly, sloping down to a deep chest, straight back and a plumed tail that carries over the back. Its long, lightweight coat can...
Otis the Handsome Hound: A Laboratory Dog Rescue Story
A dedicated yoga practitioner, photographer Robert Sturman is known for his portraits of this ancient practice – whether it’s yogis perched on rocks surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, African orphans in Kenya, San Quentin Prison inmates, U.S. veterans or breast cancer survivors. His beautiful work tells human stories that bridge different people from all walks of life. But after he adopted his dog, Otis, he added a new subject to his work and humanitarian efforts: laboratory dog rescue. The Beagle Freedom Project rescues dogs from...
How to Make a Dog Throw Up
Dogs can be both curious and naughty, resulting in them inadvertently ingesting something that can make them sick and even be life-threatening. A quick reaction — making your dog throw up — matters. But how true is the rumor that making a dog throw up with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda is safe? We’ll show you how and when to safely induce your pooch to vomit. When to make your dog throw up Despite properly dog-proofing a home, a dog can still get into trouble by ingesting something poisonous that needs to get out of his...
How to Treat a Dog Eye Infection
Dog eye infections can be extremely painful and need immediate attention. There are lots of tell-tale signs to help determine whether it’s dog eye allergies vs. infection and what the appropriate treatment should be. Your dog may not be able to tell you he has a sore eye, but here are some very obvious clues that he may be suffering from a dog eye infection: Squinting or keeping the eye completely closed. This is called Blepharospasm. Constant pawing at the eye, or rubbing the eye on the ground or couch. Your dog is sensitive to being...
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People
Does your dog get excited and jump on you and other people? Dogs jumping up on guests is a very common – and frustrating – behavior. Dogs jump on you to get attention and to try and greet you face to face. When dogs jump up, they get the attention they seek, making it very easy to accidentally reward the jumping by pushing the dog down or talking to the dog. With consistent training it is possible to teach your dog to stop jumping on you or your guests. Why do dogs jump on you? Although we might find it rude for dogs to jump on us...
The Dogs of TikTok Go Viral
The social media platform TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video with users from all over the world watching content. With a company mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, it is no surprise that accounts featuring dogs are popular. We reached out to top dog influencer accounts to learn more about them, their funny dog TikToks and the four-legged social media stars. Bunny the talking dog Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking? Bunny, an Old English Sheepdog and Poodle mix, can tell you! Alexis Devine...
Do Mixed Breeds Live Longer Than Purebred Dogs?
Most pet parents have likely heard the theory that mixed-breed dogs live longer and are healthier than purebred dogs. Do mixed-breed dogs live longer? While there’s some research supporting the theory that some mixed breeds could live longer, it’s not a simple answer. Dr. Annette Louviere, of Wisdom Panel pet DNA testing service, says that a recent study by the University of California, Davis and Wisdom Panel found that breeds with higher in-breeding require more veterinary care. It also found that after removing...
Dog Kennels vs Crates: How to Safely Keep Your Dog Contained
Keeping your dog safely confined when you can’t properly supervise her is important for training a puppy or acclimating a new dog to your home. When it comes down to kennels vs crates, the choice is personal for what is best for your dog, home and family. Interestingly, while dog crates and kennels are normalized here in North America, they aren’t routinely used in other parts of the world like Europe or Australia, who instead create dog-proof areas. Some people use the words kennel and crate interchangeably, however a kennel is...
Dug Up at Dogster: September 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Did you know that nearly every U.S. president has had a dog in the family while living in the White House? It’s only fitting that there’s a whole day to celebrate dogs in politics on September 23. Personally, my girls Lucy and Emmy are looking forward to the cooler days ahead – and the pumpkin treats that follow. Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your September days by tagging us in your photos on social media. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include...
