Chocolate is a tasty treat for humans that can be fatally toxic for dogs. It is probably one of the most common forms of poisoning in dogs, so it’s vital to know what to do if it happens to your dog like it did to mine. Kilo the Pug stole and devoured a whole tray of dark chocolate and walnut brownies when we were first fostering him. I rushed him to my vet and the vet … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?
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What Makes a Good Therapy Dog?
Could My Dog Be A Good Therapy Dog? We've featured many amazing therapy dogs and service dogs big and small making a difference over the years on our site, at events, and in our TV documentary series. But there are so many more dogs out there having an incredible impact every single day, especially as therapy dogs. There is more and more research about how they make our lives … [Read more...] about What Makes a Good Therapy Dog?
What is the Year of the Dog?
2018 is the "Year of the Dog". As a dog lover, I was wondering exactly what that meant (every year is Year of the Dog at Talent Hounds). I learned that for thousands of years in Chinese astrology, a twelve-year cycle has been used. Each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal in a fixed order of twelve animals. After twelve years, it returns to the first … [Read more...] about What is the Year of the Dog?
What I Did When I Found Out My Dog Bocker Had Cancer
When Marie found out Bocker had Lymphoma, their lives changed There's no easy way to find out your best friend or family member is sick. Our wonderful friend Marie (celebrity therapy dog Bocker Labradoodle's Mom) share's her story about how she felt and what she did when she found our Bocker had cancer in this guest post: ..................... December 2014, I heard words … [Read more...] about What I Did When I Found Out My Dog Bocker Had Cancer
What Breeds Make the Best Family Dogs?
Working on sister site Kids' Pet Club, I often get asked by parents "What are the Best Family Dogs?" We decided to put together a list and other information to help if you are considering getting a puppy or dog for your family based on our personal experience, plus the recommendations of community members, friends, trainers and other … [Read more...] about What Breeds Make the Best Family Dogs?