Tag: Dog

Leash training is an important step in establishing your role as owner and caretaker. Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the theory, equipment and process of leash training so that your dog is always happily looking to you for direction!

Puppy's First Vet VisitYour puppy's first veterinary visit is about educating yourself, answering questions and checking the health of your new puppy. Dr. Katy Nelson covers what to bring, vaccines, de-worming, and emergency signs that indicate your dog may need immediate care.

There is a wide variety of dog training books on the market, and this great variety can become very confusing when you are shopping for the perfect book for you and your dog. Luckily, there are some tips that can help you choose the right book for training your particular dog. Here are some suggestions to aid you in selecting the best program for you.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2009 (Reuters) The "Peanuts" comic strip character Snoopy was named the top dog in pop culture by the American Kennel Club on Tuesday as part of its 125th anniversary celebration, beating out a college sports mascot.

Nearly 76,000 online voters chose their favorites from a list of pop culture dogs drawn from television, film, literature, sports and art, the kennel club said.

The best fitness tool may be your beagle's leash, say Northwestern University docs. Dogs are great partners because they "never say no, never talk you into not exercising and never sabotage you," says researcher Robert F. Kushner, MD. While people provide helpful input (cheerleading), we also bring negative influences (we're inconsistent). A pooch shows persistence by fussing until you walk, and he sees it as fun, not a chore. Plus, you feel parental pride when you walk your dog.

Moviegoers in search of distraction and cute pets put Beverly Hills Chihuahua ahead of the pack