The Bark

Having a dog brings joy to your home so it’s important to care for your dogs to keep them happy and healthy. But caring for a long haired dog can be difficult if you don’t have the knowledge and eq...

Spring is finally here and the flowers are blooming! They are beautiful, but some plants are dangerous for dogs and cats. Whether you’re decorating your house with blooms or letting your pets run o...

Natural Relief for Dogs with Itchy Skin  As a pet owner, it’s hard to watch your dog suffer from persistent itching. Over time, the frantic scratching and licking will eventually start to take a to...

My Dog Is Scooting – What Can I Do? You’ve come home to a disaster like no other. A trail of something foul stretches across the floor, and at its end sits your faithful four-legged companion. Even...

More than 1.26 million puppies were born in 2012, but what were the year’s top pet names? We took a look and found a few interesting trends that have continued on from last year and a couple of new...

You’re taking your dog for a walk, perhaps down a verdant trail through the forest, or maybe along the beach, when your dog starts sniffing the ground with a bit more “focus” than is usual. He then...

Last week we explained the finer points of shedding, and more specifically, the huge annual or bi-annual event termed “blowing coat” experienced by double-coated dog breeds. Whether or not you have...

Though the “unspoken rules” of dog walking are as common sense to many of us dog owners and dog walkers as knowing what to do with our bottles and cans (recycle please!), or used Kleenex/other tras...