A service dog is not a pet but a canine that has been trained to assist people with disabilities. Service dogs are often trained to perform tasks that their handlers cannot do for themselves. The ADA defines a service animal as “any guide dog, signal dog or other animals individually trained to do work or … Read more
The following dog breeds never seem to grow up and remain puppies forever. While this may sound like the stuff of dreams, there are some real downsides. There is a lot more work involved in raising a puppy that never seems to grow up, for starters. You will have to train them to use the … Read more
Do you want your dog to be smarter? People are often surprised by just how smart dogs already are and how much their dogs can learn and understand. The key is to start early and be consistent. With some dedication and effort, you can make your dog smarter than you ever imagined. As a dog … Read more
If you’ve just adopted a puppy, the last thing you want to worry about is housebreaking him. Fortunately, you can make the process go smoother and speed up his training by handling what motivates him. First, figure out which of his five senses he most responds to — sight, sound, taste, smell, or touch. Then, … Read more
Humans are awesome at a lot of things: walking, breathing, computer programming, etc. But one thing we can’t seem to do is smell. That’s right; while dogs have a sense of smell up to 100,000 times more sensitive than ours, they’re not the only animals that get to take in the world through their noses. … Read more
“Awwwww, look at those adorable puppies! How could you not just want to stop what you’re doing and stare at them for the rest of your life?” That’s what you may be thinking right now, but science has some surprising things to say about the relationship between cute dogs and productivity. It turns out that … Read more