The Cairn Terrier is an intelligent, loyal and brave little dog that has bags of character. The most famous of the breed was Terry, who appeared as Toto in The Wizard of Oz. The Cairn is a native of Scotland and has been around since the 1500’s. They were originally bred for fox hunting and [...]

Crate training involves teaching your dog to spend time in a dog crate – a plastic, wooden or wire enclosure. Many dog owners worry that this is cruel, but in fact, once they are used to it, most dogs really enjoy spending time in the crate. Being in the crate taps into natural canine behavior, [...]

The larger of the two Corgi breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is also older than its close relative, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are about 12 inches tall at the withers and can weigh up to 45 pounds. They have short legs, and a body that is longish in profile. The face has a decidedly [...]

1 of the 1st issues you need to do whenever you get a puppy or puppy would be to decide on a vet. Your puppy will require shots and boosters from time to time, at the same time as care from the vet on occasion. There are several elements which can support deciding upon a [...]

Puppies are adorable, cuddly and so filled with life within their infancy phase. It is actually right now when pup teaching is important – because, you will find, these cute, cuddly small characters can lead to a substantial amount of mayhem within the house – by their reactions of activity stuffed ideas all the result [...]

Separation anxiety is a common canine behavioral problem and one that many dog owners are faced with. These problems can manifest in a number of ways, from barking or whining right through to property destruction and even self harm. What Causes Separation Anxiety? Dogs are social creatures who bond strongly with their human family and [...]

One of the earliest Terrier breeds, the Border Terrier originated in the Cheviot Hills area of Scotland and Northern England. These tough little dogs were bred specifically for chasing foxes from their dens, a task the excelled at due to their ability to squeeze through the narrowest of gaps. These dogs were also bold enough [...]

Puppy training is an important responsibility that many dog owners unfortunately shy away from. This is a pity because, not only is training easy and fun, it also provides lots of other benefits including bonding, exercise, establishing dominance, and of course, a balanced, disciplined dog. The first dog training challenge is usually potty training, often [...]