dog

It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.

Dogs Are Even More Like Us Than We Thought
Owners of dogs are probably not surprised by the growing research indicating frequently that a dog behaves more like a human than a dog. As dogs can read facial expressions, express jealousy, show empathy, and even watch TV.
By Aisha Shamim 3 years ago in Petlife
The Diner is Closed
Most dog owner’s I know say the same thing. Their pets aren’t just their pets; they’re part of the family, like children. They want to be loved, cuddled, babied, and spoiled.
By Margaret Brennan3 years ago in Petlife
Golden Retrievers Run to Meet Each Other at the Playground: "They Knew They're Brothers"
Playtime turned heartwarming for two golden retrievers who happened to meet while they were out on the playground. As soon as they started hugging beyond playing, their owners just knew something was up. Indeed, the two dogs are related. They're brothers, and they couldn't be happier to see each other again.
By Amy Christie3 years ago in Petlife
7 Essential Commands Your Dog Should Know. Top Story - August 2022.
Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they’re paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn upwards of 150 words, they really only need to know these seven.
By John Wilson3 years ago in Petlife
The Secret Language Of Dogs
Have you ever wondered what your dog is saying or thinking? Recent research on canine minds reveals that they possess a deep social intelligence and a physical and vocal language that is as complex and subtle as our own.
By Aisha Shamim 3 years ago in Petlife
Amzing Facts About Dogs
In addition to being our family, our dogs have always been our best friends and most loyal companions for hundred of years. Therefore, it makes sense that we find dog facts and information to be completely fascinating.
By Aisha Shamim 3 years ago in Petlife
Bringing Dewey Home. Top Story - August 2022.
My husband was getting ready to leave for an internship in just under a month, so the two of us were talking more and more seriously about getting a dog. We had both been talking about it for months, discussing the pros and cons, what types of breeds we wanted, the size of the dog, and how we would train it. I've had dogs my whole life, but this would be my husband's first pet aside from a betta fish when he was a young child. As often happens with decisions like this, our idea of an ideal dog was nothing like what we ended up with. We thought that a smaller dog, like a schnauzer, pug, or a poodle mix of some kind would be ideal in our apartment. I have pretty bad joint problem and osteoarthritis, so we thought having a dog would help me to exercise more regularly, which would improve my mobility and flexibility. Because of how easily I can get hurt, we figured a small dog might be safer for me to walk.
By Jolie Boyer3 years ago in Petlife
My Willow & My Life
Moving away from my family home didn't seem like it would be much of an adjustment; not so much that I would be missing all the conveniences that come with having an established home. What came as a surprise to me was when I started to realize exactly who it was that I was missing. The golden retriever we named Willow.
By Sherrin Linn Larson3 years ago in Petlife
10 Tips for Keeping a Dog Healthy and Happy
Keeping a dog healthy and happy isn’t as simple as it sounds. Pets with fur require time, attention, and care to remain happy and healthy throughout their lives. We know that dogs are man’s best friend and that they can provide us with unconditional love, but beyond the fluffy cuteness is a ton of work. Keeping your dog happy and healthy is not an easy task, but luckily there are lots of ways to do so. Keeping a dog healthy starts from the first day you bring them home. Bringing home a new pet means you need to be ready for anything from giving them plenty of space to get adjusted to their new environment to making sure they have all their shots up-to-date before they meet other pets in the neighborhood.
By andyli3 years ago in Petlife
Izzy: The Spoiled Pug
August 10th is National Spoil Your Dog Day. No dog is more spoiled than my little pug named Izzy. Izzy has many nicknames, such as Princess Puggy Butt and Lil’ Baby. As you can tell by her nicknames and photo, she is a full-bred Pug. Pugs have been a recognized breed of the American Kennel Club since 1885. They are well known for their short muzzles and little, wrinkled faces. They have short, stocky, cube-like bodies with well-developed muscles they choose to not use. Pugs are a low-maintenance breed, making them great for people with busy lives. Despite that, here are all the reasons Izzy couldn’t survive Doomsday.
By M.L. Lewis3 years ago in Petlife
An Open Letter To My Dog
Dear Puppy, You came into my life 3 years ago and I knew we were going to be best friends. I was in the midst of an abusive relationship and was hurting beyond belief. After that relationship ended you were there for me, you licked my tears away every night and you gave me the best thing in the world. Love. You just loved me. You didn't yell or scream at me, you didn't complain when I held you like a stuffed animal and cried. You didn't care that I took you everywhere with me. And most importantly you kept me alive. See when my relationship ended I wasn't quite sure I wanted to live anymore, I was hurt and broken. My heart was cracked open like a walnut and I felt gutted beyond belief. You were there for me through every sleepless night, everytime I woke up screaming from nightmares of my ex punching me in the face you licked my nose and made me feel better. You were there through the darkest time of my life. I'll never be able to explain how much that meant to me. I realize you don't understand English and that's okay. I just wanted to let you know that you're appreciated beyond belief. You still snuggle with me everynight and I don't cry anymore, but I still sometimes wake up screaming and you're there for me no matter what. You still give me the best thing of all. Love. Pure, basic unconditional love. You still let me hold you like a stuffed animal and you still let me vent to you when I need to. You've given me something I never thought I would have. The ability to love another living being. You loved me through the worst time of my life. I'll be forever grateful for that. I'll never be able to express to you how much that means to me. You were there through a time I didn't think I would survive. But you saved me. See Pets give us the most pure form of love imaginable and that's a beautiful thing. Pets know when we need them the most and are there for us through it all. They cling on to our hearts and leave paw prints on it. Now someday when they pass on, it's devastating. The little furry family member you fell in love with is gone. They are no longer there to love you or be there when you need someone. It's heartbreaking. I dread the day when my dog passes on. But one thing will happen though. I will still be forever grateful to her for being there during a time when I needed someone the most. I will be forever grateful to the universe for providing me with a furry friend to love and cherish. It's a beautiful thing to bond with a pet. It's the most pure form of love imaginable. They fufill there part of the relationship very well, they greet you when you come home, are there for you through thick and thin and love you unconditionally. And when you do you part of the relationship by feeding them and loving them back you have the perfect relationship. No fighting. no abuse none of that. They just love you. My dog saved my life and I will be forever grateful to her for that. I don't believe I would have survived those few months without her. Thank you Bonnie Lou for giving me a reason to smile and loving me unconditionally when all I wanted to do was break down and cry.
By Amanda Nicole3 years ago in Petlife
It's easy to tell if a corgi likes you
Corgis have small hips and small calves, so many people like them. This corgi's personality is very independent, and sometimes very stubborn, not to obey orders, so there are a lot of dog owners are wondering whether our corgi really like him? You can always know if a corgi likes you.
By amy dancy3 years ago in Petlife