Have you ever watched your dog trying to “settle” on a sleep spot? They sniff around, walk back and forth, and circle. Some even dig at the floor or shove pillows and blankets this way and that. I have one dog that takes about ten minutes before she is fully settled. And when she does this at bedtime, it’s hard to not question her sanity. Does she have to do all that before going to sleep? Mychelle Blake, MSW, CDBC, … Read more

Spending the day frolicking in the water with a four legged companion can be so much fun! Most breeds love water, splashing and swimming. It’s the horrid smell emanating from a wet dog that causes a fun experience to turn a bit sour, pardon the pun. Why do most dogs smell so bad when they get wet? Science Some breeds, most notably the hound group, have more oils in their coats than other breeds. The specific oil is called Sebum, … Read more

Whether it was natural or sudden, every pet owner inevitably is faced with saying goodbye to their furry companion. When a pet is in their prime, most people don’t want to think about death and dying, but eventually decisions surrounding those tough issues need to be made. Funeral Some owners need the closure of a funeral to adequately say their good-byes. Whether it is a mass gathering of everyone the pet ever met, or a private family only affair, it’s … Read more

We’ve all seen it, and some of us have even laughed at the 6 pound dog lunging and barking at the 80 pound dog coming toward them. However, for the owners of the little dog it’s embarrassing, annoying, and can even be dangerous if that 80 pound dog takes the bait, since we all know what the outcome would be. While every dog is different, based on personality and environmental influences (experiences they have had, past training, etc.), there are … Read more

Just because your dog is not vying for a spot on the World Agility Team does not mean you should let them be a couch potato. The new K9FITbone™ is something every dog owner should own, and Krista Wickens, Owner/CEO of PetZen Products and President of Ball Dynamics International is going to tell you why. Why did you create the K9FITbone™? We created the K9FITbone™ because we wanted to develop a product that was fun, safe and easy for dog … Read more

Although hydrotherapy has been a treatment option for the last two decades, it has only been recently (the past five years or so), that it has dramatically increased in popularity. But, with most things that become trendy, there are many unscrupulous people out to make a quick buck on the unsuspecting public.  Unknowing owners can spend hundreds of dollars on treatment from someone who is not actually qualified, which may end up causing further harm to your dog. Jonathan S. … Read more