Dogs

These homemade apple carrot dog treat sticks turn a handful of familiar ingredients into crisp, portionable rewards. Fresh apple provides a little natural sweetness, carrot adds color and texture, and oat flour creates an easy-to-handle dough without added sugar or salt. Although treats of this shape are sometimes described as “chew sticks,” these are baked […]

How do you tire out a dog without walking? Whether it’s pouring rain, freezing cold, unbearably hot, or you just don’t have a backyard, there are plenty of ways to keep your dog physically active and mentally engaged without heading outdoors. Some pet parents rely on indoor scent games, puzzle toys, hide-and-seek, short training sessions, […]

Introduction   Looking for a loyal, muscular dog that is surprisingly affectionate with children? The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, often called the Staffy, is one of the United Kingdom’s most popular dog breeds. Despite its powerful appearance, this courageous Staffordshire Terrier is known for its loving nature, intelligence, and devotion to its family. As a versatile […]

A chocolate Lab is a Labrador Retriever with a brown coat. The American Kennel Club (AKC) registers chocolate as one of three Lab colors, and its breed standard says the shade can run “from light to dark chocolate.” One UK study of vet records (McGreevy and colleagues, 2018) found that chocolate Labs’ median age at […]

September 2026 was a busy month for all of our rescue partners. Deaf Dogs Rock sponsored 14 deaf pups into rescue in the month of September 2026! The core mission of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program is to set up each deaf dog or puppy for success by networking and sponsoring […]

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Most of our dogs would rather avoid a confrontation than start one. The tricky part for us is that they may be trying to prevent one long before we realize there’s a problem. A […]

Last week, we told you about Jacey and her annual fall tradition: eating the leaves and  a 2 a.m. “code brown.” This week, it’s Bailey’s turn. Bailey doesn’t eat leaves, but she does react to what the fall season brings. Every year, we see the pattern. As the seasons change, Bailey’s seasonal allergies flare. She […]

Key Takeaways Plain sesame seeds are generally not toxic to dogs, and a small amount is usually fine for a healthy dog. Whole seeds often pass through undigested. Ground seeds and tahini give your dog more access to the nutrients. Sesame is high in fat and calories. Large amounts may upset the stomach and can […]

For most of us, a dog is a best friend. For millions of people with disabilities, a dog is also the key to a more independent life. But not every helping dog plays the same role, and the law doesn’t treat them all the same way. Guide dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals (ESAs) […]

Hands down. One of my most difficult roles as a dog trainer who works on behavior cases is supporting clients through extremely hard decisions. There are occasional times when medical support, management, enrichment, training, and anti anxiety medication are not enough. In these times, still, safety and quality of life are at big risk. Behavior […]