I’m sure everyone has heard about the horrors of leaving your dog in a hot car, but sadly, not everyone takes it seriously. Many dog lovers think everything will be okay if they are only gone for a few minutes or if they leave the window open a crack. However, dogs can easily die from this. The hotter the weather, the more dangerous it becomes. (Click title to read more!)
If you’ve had a dog before, you’ve probably heard the term ‘double coat’ at least once. However, there are actually many dog parents that are still unsure of what this term means, even if they have a dog with a double coat. So, its important to learn about this special coat type before you accidentally harm your dog’s hair or fur. (Click title to read more!)
Imagine adding an adorable puppy into your family. Even after only a short time together, you quickly bond. But then, imagine finding out that your puppy doesn’t officially belong to you, but instead, you had been tricked into leasing them. This might sound outrageous, but the concept of pet leasing is a real thing, and it’s not okay. (Click title to read more!)
You might notice that a lot of blogs and websites about dogs write lists about specific dog breeds. While these lists are fun to read and write, we don’t have any plans to write them unless they support adoption. It’s not because we don’t like them, but it’s because it’s not really what this blog is all about. (Click title to read more!)
Most humans assume that only mean dogs growl. They think that when a dog growls, it’s meant to be scary and frightening. Sure, it seems that way on TV, but in real life, growling can be different for every dog. So, what could growling mean for your dog? (Click title to read more!)
Working dogs such as service dogs or police dogs are often bred specifically for that purpose. Many people assume that these roles must be taken on by specific breeds or dogs with specific skills, but that’s not always the case. Even though it’s not common, it is possible for rescue dogs to take on important roles. I think it should be made even more common. (Click title to read more!)
As many of you know, puppy mills are the one topic Molly and I feel most strongly about. If someone does decide to breed a dog (even though they should adopt instead), we would much, much rather see them go to a responsible breeder instead of supporting a puppy mill. However, sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish the two if you’re not careful. (Click title to read more!)
If you walk your dog in new areas often, chances are that you’ve seen a dog with a yellow ribbon. These yellow ribbons are usually tied to the dog’s leash or collar, and they’re for so much more than just decoration. Yellow ribbons are actually very important for the dogs that have them, so I think all dog lovers should be aware of their significance. (Click title to read more!)
Sicknesses in humans and dogs are not the same, but you might’ve noticed that some health problems are fairly similar for both of us. With the coronavirus pandemic going on right now, it’s common for people to worry about this more. For the most part, humans and dogs won’t get sick from each other, but there are some instances where it’s possible. (Click title to read more!)
There are lots of disagreements when it comes to what food is best for your dog. Most confusion comes from what vets tell you. You’ve probably seen many articles about how it’s important to have healthy meat sources and no fillers in your dog’s food. However, many of the brands vets recommend contradict this healthy advice. Why is that? (Click title to read more!)
