You Can Help Pets in Hot Cars - ASPCA
Rayne Nolte was in the parking lot of a Mankato, Minnesota, mall last week when she spotted Roxie, a Yorkie mix, trapped in a car. The temperature was 88 degrees with a heat index of 103, and the car's owner was gone....read more

Choosing The Right Dog for You - American Kennel Club
So you've decided to purchase a dog. Owning a dog can be the beginning of years of happiness as the special bond between humans and canines exceeds even the greatest of expectations. However, to ensure the best relationship with your dog, you must be prepared for some important responsibilities....read more

Be a Responsible Dog Owner - American Kennel Club
Owning a dog is not just a privilege-it's a responsibility. These animals depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. If you are considering taking a dog into your life, you need to think seriously about the commitment that dog ownership entails. If you already have a dog, you need to consider if you are fulfilling all your obligations as its owner....read more

Maintaining Those Pearly Whites - Chey Miller, VIA Basenji Rescue and Transport
In the dim, dark days of dog ownership, back when I was growing up in the '50s, our dogs ran free and lived on table scraps and Kennel Ration. The more enlightened dog owners took their dog to the vet for his rabies and distemper boosters, and some even had him "fixed". All things considered, Spot had a pretty good life.  His life might have been a little longer and more enjoyable if his owners had been more aware of Spot's dental health...  read more

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? - Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T., Companion Animal Programs Adviser. National Outreach,
VIA PetFinder.com
As soon as Roscoe the retriever heard the sounds of the resident cat scratching in the litter box, he made a beeline for the bathroom. There was nothing he liked better than moist, warm "kitty cookies" fresh from the cat! Since his follow-up behavior often included planting a big, wet smelly kiss on his guardian's cheek, this dirty little habit had to be extinguished ASAP. ..read more

Woofie's Dog Blog - Laura Garber's WoofGang dog training methodology applies positive training techniques. Reward-based training is an effective and non-aversive way of learning for dogs. It facilitates the acquisition of new behavior without causing fear or anxiety.  Click here to read her blog!