Dogs
How to use a figure 8 dog lead – Best fitting practices
How to use a figure 8 dog lead – Long Post Alert! The headings are clearly marked, please choose the section that most resonates with you. Buy the DREAM WALKER (Best Option) Best Headcollar for an XL Bully Buy the SIMPLE LEADER (without integrated dog lead) Buy Plain Figure 8 head collar lead The figure […]
Can I Take My Puppy Out Before Vaccines? Parvo Risk and the Critical Exposure Period
The caution around parvo is real. The extreme sensationalism to not take your puppy out of the house is not and can be detrimental to their well-being if you follow sensational advice. The timing of a puppy’s highest likelihood of contacting parvo and their critical exposure period happen to coincide. And it seems like the […]
National Volunteer Week: My Puppy Raising Journey
Once I resigned from full-time employment, I was pretty sure I wanted a dog. I say “pretty sure” because I had never in my life had a dog. I wanted a dog that could check three boxes: Smart Healthy With a purpose. Little did I know that a fourth box would be added: Love & […]
K.I.S.S. Dog Training | Aggressive Dog Training in Kansas City
If your dog loses control on walks—barking, lunging, or reacting to everything around them—it’s usually not stubbornness or defiance. In most cases, it’s a dog that feels overstimulated and doesn’t know how to handle the situation. Does your dog bark during your walks? Does it lunge at other dogs or people? Does your dog growl […]
Mini Australian Shepherd Growth, Weight, Size Chart
Mini Australian Shepherd Growth Chart Mini Australian Shepherd Growth And Size The Mini Australian Shepherd Growth is a small breed with 14-18 inches height for males and 13-17 inches for females. The male breeds weigh around 30-50 pounds, and female breeds weigh near 20-40 pounds. The Miniature Australian Shepherd reaches their adult size at about […]
Mohga Is Egypt’s First Dog With Prosthetic Legs Thanks To iHeartDogs Supporters
When Mohga was found abandoned in the streets of Egypt, her condition was heartbreaking. Both of her hind legs had been cruelly cut off, and her ears had been mutilated. Alone, frightened, and struggling to survive, she faced unimaginable odds. But thanks to compassionate rescuers, generous supporters, and the iHeartDogs community, Mohga’s story did not […]
Tracheal Collapse in Chihuahuas – I Love My Chi
This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn More Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and How to Help Your Dog Updated May 2026 If your Chihuahua suddenly starts making a strange honking cough, especially when […]
How to Choose the Right Family Guardian Dog
Finding the right protection dog for your family is not simply about choosing the biggest or most intimidating breed available. A true family guardian must combine confidence, stability, intelligence, and the ability to remain calm in everyday situations. This is one of the reasons why the South African Boerboel has become increasingly respected around the […]
Best Dog Trainers in Houston
Looking for the best dog trainer in Houston? You’ve come to the right place. Here our our recommendations for best dog trainer near you. As always, “best” is a relative term. But after 6 years in the rescue community, you hear stuff. These are the ones I see recommended time and time again. Most of […]
How I Finally Helped My Cocker Spaniel’s Chronic Itching
What finally helped my Cocker Spaniel’s chronic itching wasn’t one miracle product. It was a long-term combination of allergy immunotherapy shots, veterinary dermatology care, therapeutic bathing, skin barrier support, proactive ear management, and reducing environmental allergen exposure. Before we got there, we had already tried blood allergy testing, food sensitivity testing, allergy drops, supplements, diet […]