If you are considering adopting a dog, your first thought will probably go to a cute puppy. Very few people think about adopting an older dog, even though an adult pet can bring you equal lots of happiness and a lot less work. If you never thought about the possibility of bringing an older dog…
You’ve made the decision to get a dog, and now you have to consider what kind of dog will fit you best, and where to obtain it. Pet stores do offer dogs for sale, but frequently these dogs are the products of puppy mill breeding tactics. By purchasing a dog from them, you could possibly be supporting…
Hiring a dog walker can be a great idea when you aren’t able to walk your dog as much as you should. You can often find a great dog walker in your own neighborhood. Things that you should consider when choosing a dog walker are the walker’s experience, reliability and feelings about dogs as well…
Pets provide companionship and unconditional love. In fact, there have been numerous studies proving that owning a pet reduces your stress levels and promotes an overall feeling of well-being. However, choosing whether to get a cat or a dog can sometimes be a difficult task for a prospective pet owner. When choosing between these two…
The scenario is more common than you can imagine: You are driving or walking somewhere and you suddenly cross paths with a lost dog. What do you do? You usually only have a few seconds to make a decision and to act on it. If you are an animal lover, the choice is pretty simple:…
Maybe you are going on a trip, or maybe you just have long work hours and no one at home to keep an eye on the dog. Either way, you need a dog boarding facility that you and your dog feel comfortable with. There a number of options to choose from depending on your needs, and with…
By far, the people in the United States have more pet dogs than any other population in the world — more than twice as many, in fact. There are more than 60 million pet dogs in the US; the next highest ranking country is Brazil, with about 30 million. There are an estimated 400 million pet dogs…
Cat owners are statistically more likely to have a college degree than dog owners. In fact, households with at least one degree-holder are about 1.5 times more likely to own a cat than a dog. Despite the education level of their owners, dogs are actually better at reasoning than cats, according to some tests. More…
Dogs chase cats for multiple reasons, including instinct, boredom, annoyance and bad moods and protection of their space, possessions or owner. People often can teach them not to engage in this behavior using positive reinforcements, although it does take a big time commitment. The breed of the animal affects their tendencies and is a consideration…
Raising a dog, assuming an average life span of 14 years, can cost anywhere between about $4,300 U.S. Dollars (USD) for very basic care to $38,905 USD for super-pampered pets. On average, a well-cared for dog will cost about $12,500 USD to raise. The average figures don’t take into account serious illnesses requiring expensive surgeries,…