Almost eight years ago, I bought my dog from the pet store. He was adorable and weighed all of four pounds. He had (still has) the sweetest face. I fell in love and so did my husband. We paid $1500 to bring him home with us. We named him Toby.

A lot of people don’t realize just how many different types of cat breeds there are. One of my favorites are the  Maine Coon Cats. They are absolutely gorgeous and they are so soft.…

I love my dogs.  Kahlua and Bailey, (and yes they were named after my favorite drinks for the holidays)! They are  just like great big teddy bears, and are spoiled rotten.  Now when I was asked to try these Bit-O-Luv…

Dog training is a subject that you’re either right on or you’re way off. I know about dog training – I went through it with my puppy who was a real pain in the you-know-what and constantly jumped on us,…

A lot of people think of their family pet as a family member not just a living creature you own. My family is like that, during the holidays we do give the animals in our life gifts.
One of the…

None of the information contained in this blog should take the place of consultation with any dog expert. My knowledge comes from books, personal experience, and a fantastic dog trainer who set me straight about dogs and packs. Also, it…

Unless you are planning on breeding your pet, it is wise to seriously consider spaying/neutering early on. Not only does it prevent unplanned pregnancies, it also brings forth a number of health benefits as well.
A female that is spayed…

I am a dog lover. Growing up, we always had at least one dog in the house at any given time, but there were so many of us that the family pet was the family pet. We used to feed…

These days, there are numerous companies out there that offer pet insurance. Whether or not you should purchase such a policy really boils down to personal preference. Having insurance has been very helpful for some people, but…

As pet owners, we are all aware of the importance of keeping our pets healthy. Something that is often overlooked, however, are the teeth.
Regular brushing can keep tartar under control and help to ward off possible dental related health…