Surf’s Up! How to Put an End to Counter Surveillance
While our pet dogs live pampered lives compared to their wolf ancestors, they’re still opportunistic scavengers, happy to consume a tasty morsel whenever the opportunity arises—from a bit of leftovers out of the trash can…
Cache Your Equipment Before You Get Murked
With a proper introduction, a crate can become a place to relax and rest for many dogs. Credit: Christine McCann | Getty Images Crates are management tools meant to help your dog feel safe during…
White Noise Machines for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Life can feel scary through a dog’s eyes. Rolling thunder can sound like earth-shattering explosions. Sleeping in a crate for the first time can feel isolating. Couple that with being away from their favorite person,…
10 Best Hoppers For Rapid Attack Mode
Mostly due to how long it takes to get outside, potty training a puppy in an apartment can be more complicated than house training in a single-family home with a yard. Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial…
Help Needed (at Your Local Shelter)
Adolescent dogs need more help than any others in the shelter to get adopted. Puppies appeal to adopters through sheer cuteness, and older dogs tend to be better behaved. But the “teen” dogs aren’t that…
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
You can feed your dog tomatoes, but wash them and cut them into tiny pieces that are fed sparingly. Credit: Jbosley 58 | Getty Images If you want to feed tomatoes to your dog, feed…
The Best Canned Dog Foods
Today, “canned” foods come in many types of packages, including metal cans (of course), as well as heat-sealed plastic trays, foil/polymer film pouches, and foil/plastic/paperboard boxes. The cans, being 100% recyclable, are the most environmentally…
Whole Dog Journal’s Approved Canned Dog Foods
Today, many of the products that are made in human-food production facilities (with human-grade ingredients) are packed in paperboard boxes such as “TetraPaks.” People who want to serve only the freshest food to small dogs…
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Advocates say northern Manitoba dog cull won’t solve problem
A cull of dogs at an isolated Manitoba reserve — provoked by an incident earlier this month in which a 10-year-old girl was bitten — is raising red flags among animal advocates. Officers at the…
When to Spay vs. Neuter Your Dog
Research shows larger dogs may have more problems than smaller dogs if neutered/spayed too soon. Credit: JF Creatives | Getty Images When should you neuter/castrate your male dog? Should you wait till after a heat…
Life Saving Surgery Saves Tiny Puppy With Heart Defect
A tiny Maltese puppy called Carter had live saving heart surgery at Washington State University with a new procedure for a deadly but common congenital heart defect. There have been a small number of other…
New Rules For Bringing A Dog Across The U.S. Border
Coming this summer, travelers bringing a dog into the U.S. will have to navigate complicated new rules for bringing a dog across the U.S. border. Commencing on August 1, 2024, the U.S. Center for Disease…
Is A Dog Cooling Mat Worth It? Everything You Need to Know
Is A Dog Cooling Mat Worth It? Everything You Need to Know is a post from Golden Woofs. All photographs are copyrighted. You need permission to re-post this post. The summer heat is here! If…
Is An Ethical Focus On Dog Vegan Diets Safe?
A Systematic Review of Vegan Diets The bond between owners and their dogs is a strong one, and it’s well known that owners put a special focus on dog vegan diets. This focus has coincided…
How To Take Care Of Your Dog’s Teeth And Gums
Clean teeth and gums are very important of the overall health of your dog. Here is some information on the most common dental problems of dogs and ways of treating them. Dog’s common dental problems…
