Buyers Guide: Hiking Gear for Dogs
There are myriad products you can use to make your hike with your dog safer and more enjoyable for both of you. The weather is warming up and while those of us in the Southwest tend to dread this time of year, there are millions of others who are excited to hit the hiking trails. […]
Calming Shy or Scared Dogs
If you have a shy or naturally fearful dog, I have some good news: the condition is now easier to manage. Just like humans, animals vary dramatically in how they relate to new experiences and to one another. Some are social butterflies, while others prefer to view the world from under the bed. Fortunately, there […]
Going Up
Cats are famous for their love of climbing. Outdoor cats are known for their penchant of climbing trees, while indoor cats enjoy scaling “cat trees” provided by their owners. But why is climbing such a favorite pastime of our feline friends? To understand cats’ proclivity for climbing, you have to look at their natural history. […]
Cool New Dog Toys
Dog toys are designed for fun, but the best ones should also engage certain innate dog traits, such as hunting, exercising and interacting with other dogs as well as favorite people. This keeps dogs both physically fit and mentally stimulated. Here are six of the latest toys I saw at the recent Global Pet Expo […]
Party-On Dawg!
How to throw a fun-filled get-together for your canine Everyone loves a party—dogs included! What could be more fun then a bunch of happy canines running around playing and enjoying themselves? Dog parties are becoming more popular with good reason. They are a blast. You can throw a party to celebrate your dog’s birthday or […]
E-Games for Cats in 2025
A guide to the best apps for keeping your feline entertained. As goes the human, so goes the cat. That’s the feeling I get when viewing the latest games on the market for our feline counterparts. Technology has improved at such a fast rate, we’re having problems keeping up, so you can imagine how your […]
Paws Up!
It’s almost National Puppy Day; let’s start celebrating now. Do you have plans for Thursday, March 23? How about celebrating National Puppy Day? Established in 2006 by author Colleen Paige, National Puppy Day is meant to focus attention on homeless puppies—and by extension, other homeless animals. The day also celebrates the “magic and unconditional love […]
