Dogs can use their noses to sniff out bombs and drugs, lead manhunts for murderers, and rescue people from disasters. And, now, they can even diagnose diseases. Researchers at University of Pennsylvania’s Working Dog Center are training a team of retrievers and Dutch or German Shepherds to use their extremely sensitive noses to sniff out […]
A zoo in China is facing an uproar of criticism this week, after it was revealed that its African lion is in fact a dog. The zoo, located in the People’s Park of Luohe in the province of Henan, reportedly tried to disguise a Tibetan mastiff as a big cat, putting it on display in […]
Animal therapy is becoming increasingly popular as a legitimate therapy in this country. It has already gained prominence in the USA as a form of healing for sick people and the UK seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. It sounds like a wacky fad but what is animal therapy and how does it actually […]
The WaterDog automatic outdoor pet drinking fountain lets your dog help itself to fresh water, so you don’t have to worry about stagnant or empty water bowls. WaterDog senses your dog’s approach, and automatically dispenses a cool, clean stream of fresh drinking water. Smart sonar sensing technology triggers the WaterDog to turn the water on […]
When you welcome a boxer in your family, anything goes. And I mean just that -ANYTHING goes. So it is not odd for us boxer lovers to find yourself laughing at the craziness that occurs. It not only happens but, it happens often- well regularly. As I was looking through you tube one day, I […]
“What do I have to do to get Austin to feed the dog?” “I’m so sick of having to walk the dog. Sophie begged us to get a dog. She said she’d do all the work. Now I end up doing everything. I’m tired of it.” “We’ve tried bribes, a sticker chart, taking away privileges […]
If you are one of the millions of pet owners who didn’t train your puppy and are now experiencing an out-of-control dog you are in luck. Unlike the old saying goes, you can’t teach and old dog new tricks, you can, in fact, properly train a mature dog. Here are a few tips to make […]
Does your dog go completely bonkers when they sense a thunderstorm approaching? Is your dog overly anxious when you have guests over the house or there is construction in the area? Dogs with anxiety issues cannot control these feelings and express their anxiety through erratic behavior and/or hiding until the commotion has ended. This is […]
We welcomed our boxer, Daisy, into our family when she was 8 months old. Like most rescues, Daisy’s story is sad and heartbreaking. Fortunate for her, she has a happy ending in our crazy boxer loving family. It was the best decision we made to adopt Daisy. In so many ways, she has helped and loved […]
Why worry about the ingredients in the dog treats you feed your boxer. Make your own and know that not only will they be happy but healthy too. Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20 minutes Oven temperature: 350 degrees Shelf life: 3 weeks (freeze to keep fresh longer) Ingredients: […]
