Life with dogs is shaped by daily routines, individual personalities, and a lot of learning along the way. This section reflects the perspective of people who live with dogs of different breeds, sizes, and stages of life.
The articles here focus on practical care, behavior, health, and everyday decisions, grounded in real experience rather than rigid rules.
Scroll on to explore the articles below.
Whether it be on a vacation to your favorite resort or just visiting the in-laws for the weekend, many people are choosing to take their dogs with them when traveling.…
What Is Parvo Parvo is a serious viral disease that can be deadly even if treatment is given. So, to protect your puppy from contracting parvo you need to have…
by Jon Dunkerley
Ok, so you have made the big decision to purchase a dog. Whether the decision was yours alone, or that of your kid?s, you being the voice of reason must determine the appropriate breed of dog that will be part of your family for the years to follow. Think of it as a trip to the grocery store. You have your absolute necessities, your health
The Importance of a Proper Correction
by Jon Dunkerley
There are headstrong dogs that know too well that a verbal “no” from you is the worst that they’re gonna get and this will quickly lead to them ignoring the handler. In the wild when one of the pack is out of line, he is corrected by the Alpha. Now if the dog knows what the correction is, then
By Ron Swerdfiger Think you might want to share your life with a boxer? Country of Origin: GermanyFirst Registered: 1904Colors: Fawn, brindle with white markingsCoat Type: Short, glossy and smoothHeight:…
by Ron Swerdfiger When you leave the house, it is nice to know that your dog goes to one of his favorite spots or dog beds and sleeps peacefully until…
by Ron Swerdfiger The word hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver. First reported in 1947, Canine Infectious Hepatitis (CIH), is a caused by canine adenovirus. Almost every dog…
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a congenital disease that mainly affects large breed dogs. The word “dysplasia” means improper growth. Hip dysplasia can be described as a faulty or abnormal development of the hip. In CHD, the hip becomes loose and wobbly, eventually leading to a form of arthritis which is commonly referred to Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). The degree of lameness that occurs is usually dependent upon the extent
by Ron Swerdfiger Canine bloat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat…
Editor’s note:This article was originally published in 2005 as a guest opinion piece reflecting ongoing debates around breed-specific legislation. While some examples reflect the time in which it was written,…