Urban sprawl grows exponentially every year, so living in those quiet country settings that we all dream of is becoming less likely for most people For dog owners, this can cause a host of problems that could result in a lot of frustration and pain as it becomes more difficult to contain our pets at home and still allow them safety and freedom

Properly socializing your puppy is all about exposure Dog ownership can sometimes be related to experiences that we have as humans

Warm summer days are here offering more time for you to spend with your dog outdoors But during the hottest months you need to watch out for heatstroke

Housebreaking can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a new puppy Here are some tips to help you

Puppy Proof Your House Your puppy's teething phase can be intense and frustrating Puppies begin teething around 4 months of age

Most people see the summer months as a time to get outside with the family and do a variety of recreational activities Whether it’s hiking in the woods or swimming at the park, the entire family can be included, even your four legged partner, who, during the winter months tends to lead an inactive lifestyle

This past winter I attended a number of Sportsman Shows throughout the northeast where I performed numerous waterdog retrieving demonstrations, showing the versatility of the English springer spaniel and Labrador Retriever What amazed me while speaking to the average outdoorsmen was not the fact that they were unaware of a spaniel or the Labrador Retrievers’ versatility, but rather that they were unaware that there was a difference between show and field gundogs

In an era of high speed Internet access, cell phones, and palm pilot organizers, it was only a matter of time before dog trainer would adopt the electronic training collar as an acceptable and humane way of training dogs Notice I did not use the term "shock collar”