Dogs

Feisty wearing ear protection Most of you are going to be disappointed if you buy ear protection (muffs, hoods) for your thunder- or firework-phobic dog. I’m going to give you enough information here to decide whether ear protection might help, and you can decide for yourself. The Problem with Ear Protection for Low-Frequency Noises The […]

By Kaitlyn Azemar, CPDT-KA, DCBEC Adopting a new dog can be exciting, but it is not without challenge. Many rescue pups come with an unknown background that can affect their behavior. However, a little TLC and training can go a long way towards shaping your new rescue pup into the perfect family companion. Decompression and […]

If you walk your dog every day, you’re already doing something wonderful. Daily walks provide exercise, fresh air, and a chance to connect. But here’s something many dog parents don’t realize: Your regular walk can also be powerful mental enrichment—without adding time, distance, or training. With just a few small shifts, the same walk you […]

Your Golden Retriever just snapped another collar. Again. Or maybe you’re standing in the pet store right now, staring at fifty different options, wondering why some collars cost $12 and others cost $45 – and whether it actually matters for your 90-pound dog. Here’s the reality: finding the best dog collars for large breeds isn’t […]

  Have you ever wondered how much your dog actually remembers? Maybe your dog gets excited when you grab the leash, recognizes a route you haven’t taken in months, or reacts to someone they met long ago. It’s moments like these that make you realize—your dog’s memory is more powerful than you think. But here’s […]

Apply to adopt a dog Details of Lucia Lucia is an very pretty, medium-sized puppy girl Mix breed, with a fluffy off white soft coat She is a lovely gentle girl, and at times quite nervous but very affectionate and loves  attention from the volunteers and enjoys being cuddled and groomed. She gets on well […]

Are golden retrievers good with kids? Yes, they are. The honest answer, though, comes with one important caveat your breeder probably won’t mention. The same breed that earns praise for being gentle and tolerant is also capable of bowling over a toddler with sheer enthusiasm. If you have young children at home and no experience […]

April 2026 DDR Rocker Puppy Dog Rescue Sponsorship RecapsApril 2026 was a very busy month for our Rocker Puppy Sponsorship program with 17 deaf dogs being sponsored into our amazing rescue partners across the country! The core mission of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program is to set up each deaf dog […]

Amid our ongoing worries about Clover’s lungs — first pneumonia, then a possible area of collapsed lung sacs — our veterinarian also discovered significant arthritis in Clover’s lower spine. I had no idea what spine arthritis in a dog looks like in an x-ray, so during our last appointment about 10 days ago, I asked […]

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. They were fine — that’s the part that keeps bothering you. They shared space, moved through the same routines, and you didn’t have to think about it. You could leave them together, toss a […]