One of our DogTime fans has questions for Dear Labby about a dog who goes wild after bath time. Why does her pup do that? Does she need to change the bath time routine? Dear Labby has the answers for the post-bath zoomies!
January 14th is Dress Up Your Pet Day, and you may be thinking about dressing your pup up in a cute bow tie or a sweater. But before you dress your dog up, step back and think about your pet. Here’s a quick guide to see if it’s right for your dog and tips for how to celebrate in a safe way.
Dogs don’t come with instruction manuals, but the best dog training books from famous trainers and authors can certainly help you figure out how to teach and bond with your pup. Here are ten of the best, top rated classic dog training books that can help you train your dog.
One of our DogTime fans has questions for Dear Labby about a dog who loves to stop and sniff on walks! But are they stopping to smell the roses too much? Dear Labby has the answer!
This year, make realistic New Year’s resolutions for yourself and commit to a healthy lifestyle modification plan for your pet. Start feeding your pet in a manner that promotes weight loss or maintenance of a health body weight. Obesity is clearly an epidemic in both people and pets.
It’s almost time to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and some dogs are staying up past bedtime to party with us! We’d all like to wish you and your fur family and friends a Happy New Year. Best of luck in 2019!
It’s very exciting to adopt a new dog or puppy, but before you rush into this life changing decision, you should ask yourself a few questions to make sure that you’re prepared, that your family and home are ready, and that you’re picking the right dog and shelter or rescue group.
Do you love Christmas and puppies? I mean, who doesn’t? Cuteness and the cheer of the holiday season go together like hot cocoa and marshmallows! Sit back, relax and get in the holiday spirit with the cutest Christmas puppies you’re going to see this season!
One of the best ways to fight the chill on a cold winter’s night is with a blazing fire. Humans aren’t the only ones who really enjoy a warm and cozy cuddle by the fireplace. Our dogs love it, too! Check out these pooches staying warm in winter!
I recently took my ten-year-old Poodle to my parents’ house for Christmas. Thanks to old age, he has liver problems, stinky breath, and dermatitis. As you can imagine, Gerard is a pretty smelly dog. I really don’t want to leave him with a boarder. What should I do?
Chag Sameach! Hanukkah is a special celebration to share with friends, community, and family. With that in mind, of course we want to include our furry family members in the festivities. Check out these cute Hanukkah dogs!
The family feast can be a lot of fun for everyone, but it can also be dangerous for our dogs. That’s why it’s so important to remind ourselves of some basic Thanksgiving safety tips to protect our furry family members. Here are a few helpful bits of advice for keeping dogs safe on Thanksgiving.
One downside of dog ownership is the damage your pup’s urine can do to your backyard. Dead, brown spots polka-dotting your outdoor living space are unsightly. But what are the right solutions for this common canine conundrum? Try some of these proven strategies.
October is Pit Bull Awareness Month. Why is there so much fear of Pit Bull type dogs? To understand that, you need to know a bit about how Pit Bulls are portrayed in today’s world, as well as the history of these dogs in the United States.
One of our DogTime fans has questions for Dear Labby about seeing blood in her dog’s stool! Should she rush him to the emergency vet, or is this something she can treat at home? Is her pup in danger? Dear Labby has the answers when it comes to dogs pooping blood.
For puppies, autumn is a whole new and special experience. Check out these sweet Golden Retriever babies experiencing the change of seasons for the first time!
One of our DogTime fans has questions for Dear Labby about a dog’s gurgling tummy! Is it a cause for concern? Should they go to the vet? Treat it at home? Our dear Aunt Labby has some advice!
One of our readers agreed to a doggy play date but doesn’t know what to expect. Is she supposed to come up with games for them to play? Should she make doggy snacks? Should she have drinks ready to entertain a fellow dog mom? Dear Labby has advice!
While shelters are generally awesome with the post-adoption support, it sometimes helps to have a plan in place for those first few weeks and months. With that in mind, we’ve put together our top tips for what to focus on in that first hour, day, week, and month after bringing a shelter dog home.
The death of a pet is the first loss that many of us can remember. As a parent, knowing the best way to assist your child in this loss can be overwhelming, especially when you are also trying to deal with your own grief. Here are a few words of advice.
Celebrities aren’t so different from ordinary people, especially when it comes to loving dogs. And it’s nice to know that no matter how rich and famous you get, you’ll still have to pick up after your pup when you go for a walk. Check out these celebs and their pooches!