Get to know Tamaskan Dogs We spoke with talented photographer Michelle Fernandes Fox about her adorable Tamaskan dogs, Phoenix and Pepper, and about their unique role in fostering cats to help them find their forever home. (Stay tuned for our upcoming Dogs of the Day post all about this unique relationship!) We had no idea though that these gorgeous puppies that caught our … [Read more...] about Have You Heard of The Tamaskan Dog Breed?
Feature Stories
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet?
When is it Time to Let Go? How Do I Say Goodbye to My Beloved Dog? The love from a dog is deeply unique. Trying to explain this bond in the right words is something only a fellow pet lover would understand. I lost my dog Cookie to cancer and old age several years ago. For the last few weeks of her life, she was clearly in pain, and unable to walk or even enjoy food … [Read more...] about How Do You Know When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet?
Is a Total Ban on Certain Choke Collars the Right Answer?
Toronto Bans Prong & Choke Collars The City of Toronto has banned all chain, choke, and prong collars as of March 1st, 2017. What do you think? My Personal Opinion I personally never use any type of collar on Kilo the Pug, just in case. I am a firm believer in positive reinforcement and reward-based training. This method clearly works extremely well, especially … [Read more...] about Is a Total Ban on Certain Choke Collars the Right Answer?
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?
Why Your Dog Is Better Than A Boyfriend + Valentine’s Dog Photos
Dogs Over Dates: #LoveYourDog Did Your Valentine Have Four Legs This Year? How did you spend Valentine's Day? While most people opt for buying flowers, chocolate and going on an expensive date, nothing beats the gift of love. Dogs offer us true unbiased love and companionship, so why not have your dog be your Valentine all year round! 12 Reasons Dogs Make The Best … [Read more...] about Why Your Dog Is Better Than A Boyfriend + Valentine’s Dog Photos