A High-Protein Diet May Help Dogs Fight Obesity
January 30, 2017 Health & NutritionNew research suggests that a low-carb, high-protein diet may promote a healthier metabolism in dogs.
Read MoreThe Past, Present, and Future of Dogs and DNA
January 20, 2017 Current & TrendingAs scientists unlocked the secrets of DNA, it was only a matter of time until man’s best friend began to reap some of the rewards.
Read MoreTroubleshooting the Dog: Barking at Other Dogs
January 18, 2017 Training & DevelopmentThe Troubleshooter has some sound advice for an owner dealing with a dog that barks at others.
Read More5 Ways to Calm a Dog in Heat
January 16, 2017 Responsible BreedingAnyone who owns a female dog knows how anxious a dam in heat can be. Obviously, her changing behavior has nothing to do with poor training skills or a lack of love from you; it’s due to hormonal changes. Each female will handle it uniquely, and younger females tend to have more visible and unexpected reactions as they experience these changes for the first time. If your dam is acting differently and out of character, here are five tips to calm her so she can have a better time during her heat.
Read MoreBreed Profile: the Akita
January 9, 2017 Breeds & Information Training & DevelopmentThe Akita dog breed is believed to have descended from the ancient and now-extinct Matagi Inu dogs, which were used for hunting wild boar, Sitka deer, and Asian black bears by the Matagi tribe and other northern natives of Japan.
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