Breed Spotlight: the Basset Hound
April 26, 2017 Breeds & Information Training & DevelopmentThese French hounds are the descendants of the legendary hounds of St. Hubert from AD 1000. St. Hubert’s hounds were descendants of the Spartan hounds, which were ancient scenthounds.
Read MoreBreed Spotlight: the Dalmatian
April 17, 2017 Breeds & Information Training & DevelopmentThe first known reference to the breed was in 1719. The dog was referred to as Canis Dalmaticus by Bosnian Bishop Petar Bakić. Eventually, the dogs became a fixture in horse and carriage society in England, especially that of the water-wagon used by fire brigades.
Read MoreThings to Remember Before Letting Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed
April 5, 2017 Training & DevelopmentBefore you let your dog sleep on your bed, read these four tips.
Read MoreBreed Spotlight: the Bull Terrier
March 22, 2017 Breeds & Information Training & DevelopmentNear the middle of the nineteenth century, James Hinks of Birmingham, England, crossed a Bull and Terrier with an English White Terrier with the goal of improving the offspring’s appearance. Up to that point, Bull and Terrier breeders had focused primarily on bettering the fighting performance of their dogs.
Read MoreHow to Curb Digging Behavior in Dogs
March 21, 2017 Training & DevelopmentMost owners will agree that digging is an unacceptable behavior that can lead to a handful of problems for both the pet and the owner. Here are a few ideas to help you curb your dog's digging habits.
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