Dogs
March 2026 DDR Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship Recaps – Deaf Dogs Rock
March 2026 DDR Rocker Puppy Dog Rescue Sponsorship RecapsMarch 2026 was a very busy month for our Rocker Puppy Sponsorship program with 10 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 […]
RNA Rabies Vaccine for Dogs Hysteria and Misinformation
If anyone has a right to be nervous about rabies vaccines, it’s me — after losing our original canine heroine, Lilly, to an adverse rabies vaccine reaction. Even then, though, I did not become an anti-vax drama queen. So, the hysteria and misinformation running rampant online about the new RNA rabies vaccine for dogs is […]
Why Is My Dog Acting Starving All Of A Sudden?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Your dog just ate. Not “picked at their food” — we’re talking, vacuumed the bowl, and is now staring at you like they haven’t eaten since 2007. Suddenly, your pup is begging more, stealing […]
How to Read a Dog Shampoo Label Like a Detective – 4-Legger
Article #5 of our What’s Really in Your Dog’s Shampoo? A Detective’s Guide to Safe Ingredients Series Flipping over a dog shampoo bottle and quickly feeling overwhelmed by the ingredient list isn’t something to be feared. Long chemical names, vague terms, and marketing claims can make it hard to tell what’s actually being applied to […]
8 Morning Habits That Can Make Your Dog Happier All Day
cute dog lies on bed under blanket with his tongue hanging out and looks at the camera, golden retriever is covered in bedspread in the morning, copy space© Bohdan Malitskiy/Shutterstock.com Quick Take A consistent, synchronized feeding schedule helps with routine, especially by serving breakfast at the same time every day. Morning workouts with your pup […]
15 Skinny Dog Breeds With Long Hair
We often associate “slim” with bones showing through bare skin, but that’s not always the case. There are plenty of skinny dog breeds with long hair masking the scrawny figure—or maybe the coat is just a few strategically placed patches that add character to the gaunt look rather than hide it. Let’s dive right in […]
Can Dogs Eat Tomato Sauce? Vet Advice Inside
Key Takeaways Plain, unsalted tomato sauce in very small amounts may be safe for some dogs, but most commercial sauces contain ingredients that can be harmful. Ingredients like garlic, onions, salt, sugar, and spices are potentially toxic or irritating to dogs. Homemade tomato sauce with simple ingredients (ripe tomatoes, a touch of olive oil) is […]
Mandatory viewing in Canada: Bones of Crows feature film about Indigenous residential schools in theatres
Bones of Crows: Forced into residential school, Aline Spears is plunged into a fight for survival that shapes her family for generations On Friday, June 2nd, 2023, a feature film premiered in Canadian theatres called Bones of Crows, depicting the true history of the residential school system. This is an important film for Canadians, especially Indigenous, […]
How American Sign Language Changed the Way I “Listen” to My Dogs
For many years, I relied heavily on using my voice with my dogs. My “sits” and “stays” and “twirls” and so on were often paired with a hand signal–but I relied on the cue from my voice. But, lately, as I’ve immersed myself in American Sign Language (ASL), I’ve realized that my dogs have been […]
Using Cues And Markers To Be A More Effective Dog Trainer |
Cues and markers can absolutely help you to be a more effective dog trainer for your pet. Here is a training tip on how to use them to create many fun reinforcers. First, I may confuse you. Did you know that a marker is also a cue, and a cue can be a marker? Yep, […]