Behind the Breed: Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
As the smallest of retriever breeds, the Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever were bred as hunting dogs and originated in the Little River district of Novia Scotia in Canada. Nicknamed 'tollers' and originally called Littler River Duck Dogs, these dogs helped lure...
Shelter, Rescues, and Breeders: Oh My!
There are many different ways you can bring a new pet home. It's become more and more popular to adopt a rescue pet from shelters and rescue organizations and this is particularly necessary, as the ASPCA estimates that 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters each...
Behind the Breed: Shetland Sheepdogs
Also known as Shelties, this breed is the definition of a herding dog and have guarded their owner's gardens against hungry wildlife for quite some time. Like other herding dogs, Shelties are intelligent, take well to training, and love having a job like being a...
Behind the Breed: Weimaraners
With a relatively tall stature and distinctive silvery-grey coat, Weimaraners are a gorgeous and fearless breed that love to spend quality time with their people. These dogs are intelligent and positive reinforcement training can be fun with them! While they can great...
Why Does My Cat Chirp And Chatter At Birds?
For owners of domestic cats, it's well known that our feline friends make a whole lot of noises throughout their life. Over the thousands of years they evolved and became domesticated, house cats learned that, in addition to other forms of communication, "speaking" is...
Behind the Breed: Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers, also known as Yorkies and even the 'Tomboy Toy', are small but energetic dogs that thrive when given a job to do. Despite their size, these dogs are full of courage, confidence, and spunk in addition to being a bit high maintenance. Their size...
Flea And Tick Prevention And Treatment For Cats and Dogs
Fleas and ticks can be annoying but there are ways to prevent and treat these parasites!
Surviving Fourth of July Weekend
The Fourth of July is celebrated all around the United States with food, time outside, and fireworks in many places. While the day can be incredibly fun, many pets and wildlife don't enjoy the loud noises, smells, or even flashes of fireworks. Some say July 5th is the...
How To Become A Professional Dog Trainer
In this day and age, there are many ways to work with animals as a career and one such way is becoming a professional dog trainer! Training dogs is more than just teaching a dog to sit and high five, as you'll also need to work with the dog and their owners on...
How To Help Your Pets Survive The Summer.
Looking back over the decades, it's easy to tell how climate change has affected the planet, particularly during the summertime. With an increase in wildfires (both in severity and numbers) and an increase in temperature, summers can bring potential dangers to you,...
Pollinators of the Pacific Northwest
Largely unseen by humans, pollination helps both plants, pollinators, and people, making any and all pollinators incredibly valuable in any and all ecosystems they're a part of. Nearly 85% of all plants in the world need pollination to reproduce, and a significant...
Behind the Breed: Greyhounds
As the fastest dog breed in the world, greyhounds are one of the most iconic and loving breeds. Because of their long legs and narrow bodies, these dogs can run up to 45 miles an hour and there are plenty that end up in the racing industry. Despite their fast running...
Ten Career Paths Where You Can Work With Animals
I've been lucky enough to be around and work with animals of all kinds for much of my life. This passion and love for animals is a big reason why I started this blog! There are so many ways to work hands-on with animals, whether it's a career, a hobby, or...
Should My Cat Be Indoor Only? 5 Reasons To Keep Your Cat Indoors and 2 Myths About This Decision
Note, this post does include affiliate links that I may make a commission off of, at no cost to you. Domestic cats have been an important part of our lives for thousands of years; some cultures have even worshipped cats as deities. Nowadays, cats are one of the most...
Behind the Breed: Havanese Dogs
In addition to their expressive eyes and outgoing personalities, these toy dogs have long, silky hair and curly tail, making them fun, beautiful dogs. Havanese dogs are the only breed native to Cuba and named after the island's largest city, Havana. These dogs are...
12 of the Most Dog Friendly National Parks in the United States
In the United States, there are roughly 63 national parks and many more national forests/monuments and state parks. The National Park Service was established in 1916 and currently manages 84 million acres of public land in the US. California has the most national...
Behind the Breed: Chow Chows
With a fluffy coat, blue tongue, and rounded triangular ears, Chow Chows are incredibly bright and dignified dogs. These dogs are compact and clean, as they're easy to housetrain and can be as fastidious as cats. Chows are also rather adaptable dogs and can take to...
What Are The Best Dog Breeds For Apartment Life?
In many cities and urban areas around the world, apartments are a common housing option. In fact, nearly 39 million people in the US live in an apartment, with cities like Los Angeles, Washington DC, and New York City having some of the most apartment dwellers in the...
Behind the Breed: French Bulldog
Also known as Frenchies, French Bulldogs are small, affectionate dogs with distinctive 'bat ears' and a playful attitude. While these dogs have their own look, they're descendants of English Bulldogs, terriers, and pugs and were bred to be the toy version of the...
5 Pet Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
5 Pet Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Behind the Breed: Icelandic Sheepdogs
As the only native domestic dog breed of Iceland, the Icelandic Sheepdog is well acquainted with cold weather and one of the 50 or so breeds classified as spitzes. Because of their history and thick coat, these dogs thrive in cold climates and as farm dogs but also do...