Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished. –Dean Koontz
When crate training is done properly, a crate is a place where your dog will feel safe. Dogs are “den” animals naturally, and they enjoy being in safe, enclosed spaces. That being said, be patient when crate training your puppy or dog. With the crate training plan below, you’ll build…
Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog. It merely expands the heart. –author unknown
So you’re thinking of adopting a puppy or dog! At Loves-Dogs.com, we think that is amazing! As you prepare to welcome your new furry friend into your home, what supplies will you need? We’ve put together our favorite new puppy or new dog checklist that will help your new family…
Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had. –Thom Jones
If you suspect that your dog has eaten a product containing Xylitol, call your vet, emergency vet clinic, or animal poison control center immediately. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a sugar substitute, known as sugar alcohol, and it is found in some human foods and dental products. Xylitol is present…
Parvo (canine parvovirus or CPV-2) is a highly contagious illness that is particularly prevalent in puppies and young dogs between six weeks and six months old. While it is typically manifested as a gastrointestinal (GI) illness, it can also manifest with cardiac complications that attack the puppy’s heart muscles, often…
Bobo. Jack. Anna. Napoleon (okay, he was a cat). Abbe. Josey. Pebbles. Molly. Rosie. Sara. Monty. Lily. Julia. LeeLoo. Zoë. These are the dogs I’ve personally experienced and love, and they have spanned more than four decades on Earth. They have all played a part in my “single step.” A…