15 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Dog Owners from a Fellow Pup Parent (Updated 2023)
I've been a dog owner for over 20 years and have adopted and rescued many, many dogs in the past.
And let me tell you straight away:...
50 Dog Adoption Questions Shelters Ask
Adopting a dog is not always simple. While the process of dog adoption is straightforward, especially with reputable dog breeders or animal shelters, it's...
25 Benefits of Kids Growing Up with Pets
Bringing a dog into a family with small children around is not a decision to take lightly.
Many parents are concerned about the health and...
Do These 10 Things Before Bringing Home A Rescue Dog
If you ask pet owners who've done impulse adoption, they'll tell you from experience that this is not a good idea for neither you...
13 Tips for Rescuing a Dog from a Shelter
While there are many advantages to adopting a dog from a shelter (vs buying from a breeder or pet store), it's not always that...
TOP #106: How One Veteran is Helping Shelter Dogs in Need
In this podcast we're speaking with Matthew Lamarand of Dogology University about his work with shelter dogs - training them for service and rehoming them.
26 Ways Bad Dog Owners Ruin Pet Ownership for Everyone Else
There are certain individuals who should not have pets because they treat their animals poorly, and in turn, ruin pet ownership for everyone else....
5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Adopting a Dog
Some owners admit MYSELF INCLUDED that we've jumped at the opportunity of adopting a dog without doing much research into what taking care of...
Should You Take Care of Someone Else’s Dog? 4 Things to Consider
For anyone who loves dogs, taking care of someone else's pet may sound like a great idea at first. However, there are several things...
13 Reasons Why Owners Abandon Their Dogs
Having to abandon an animal is a decision that is often traumatic to the owner and the pet, but is avoidable in most cases....
Are You Really Ready to Bring a Dog Home?
The idea of bringing home a “new” dog is thrilling to all dog lovers. The notion is so enticing, in fact, that we often...
TOP #96: What Are the Responsibilities of Dog Foster Parents?
In this podcast episode we talk with Sarah Brasky on everything related to fostering a dog and what responsibilities to expect as a foster pet parent.