How to Introduce a Dog to a New Baby

The problem in many new family and couples is how to introduce the family pet to the new baby. You want to make the transition as smooth as possible without any fatalities. The family dog may be a great...

Puppy Playpens

Puppy playpens are an excellent way to keep your puppy safe at various times throughout the day. If you need to take a nap and are worried that puppy might get into something while you do, a playpen is often...

Training a Dog for Your Child's Arrival

I've heard numerous stories over the years of families having to get rid of their dogs because of dog aggression towards their child(ren). What began as a loving, gentle dog turned into a snippy, mean, and...

Introducing new baby and dog

There's nothing cuter than watching a family stroll through the park, stroller and dog in tow....there's also nothing more sad than reading Craigslist ads for people who are getting rid of their dogs because...

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Our rescue dog.

Sullivan came into our lives in July 2005. We don't know when he was born, neither do we know where he came from, we don't know why he's obsessed with tennis balls and we also have no idea who came up with...

Who's baby's best pooch?

Which dog is best for my kid? Many parents consider adding a puppy to their family, as a great companion for their child. Not surprisingly, the question arises, are there dog breeds particularly suitable to...

Dogs and small children

There are probably as many answers to the above questions as there are dogs being kept as companions or pets. That gives you the sense right off that there is no one-size fits all type of answer to this...

Learn How To Help Your Puppy Adjust To Your New Baby

Dogs are territorial creatures.  After a dog has lived in a home for a short amount of time, he begins to consider it his territory.   Bringing home a new baby can therefore be very stressful for your dog,...

Widow and Luke - Vanishing Act

 Well, Widow got over his snakebite and Luke managed to avoid my wife's biting words by scampering away and hiding under the bed.All was well and order was restored to the house after my wife forgave Luke...