Author: Guest Poster

If you’re about to adopt your first-ever pet, congratulations, you’ve made a decision that will most likely bring you decades of happiness. Caring for an animal companion is one of life’s great pleasures. Taking the plunge into pet ownership for the first time can be overly exciting, however, and some people think that they don’t really need to know anything before they bring their little guy or gal home. It can’t be that hard, right? Well, it’s not exactly hard, but it can be complicated if you don’t know some basics of pet ownership. Here are some essential tips for…

Most ‘Pit Bulls’ of today aren’t actually Pitt Bulls at all, but a mixture of several breeds. The term ‘Pit Bull’ has sort of become a label to describe nearly any dog that looks a certain way. That being said, recognized breeds include the AKC’s American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, UKC’s American Bullies, or American Pit Bull Terriers. Before Reading Further Regardless which breed you may actually be looking at, the dog in question is very much a product of its’ environment. Dogs act as nature intended them to; no dog is inherently cruel, vicious or ‘mean’. These are…

When your pet is a dog, you will have to get used to pet fur all over the house and even worse: on your clothes. The situation gets worse in the shedding season. You don’t have to bear the shame of having the fur sticking on visitors’ clothes. Here are simple and very important tips on removing dog hair to help you get rid of the inconvenience caused by your canine friend. Dog Hair Removal Tips #1 Utilize that tape roll to pick the loose dog hair On a day when you are late for work, nothing is as…

  Dog Sleeping Habits Not sure how long your dog should be sleeping for? Dogs should sleep for about twelve to fourteen hours per day. After being awake some period of time, dogs again start to sleep. You may have a wonder if that’s normal or if your dog is sleeping too much. Experts predict that dogs sleep 50% of the day. Sometimes, dogs start to sleep even more while they’re in their growing stages. Types of Dog Sleep Dog sleep begins with a quiet and active sleep. Sometimes, dogs are a bit active during sleep. They bark, yelp…

If you’re obsessed with anything dog-related and love games, you’ll probably appreciate this entire list of dog games. If you’re a dog-lover, you’re sure to find a game that suits your personality—whether it be a dog breeder contest game or Greyhound racing game. You can also pretend you’re a dog in games such as Must Escape the Petshop. Help run a dog hotel or simply take care of a virtual pet. Although most of these games are great for kids, they can also be great for adults. That’s because they’re not just fun—they can have many cognitive benefits. The…

Not all healthy foods are safe for dogs to eat. Is celery one of them? Dogs fed a complete and balanced diet won’t need to consume as many fruits and vegetables, but are acceptable for consumption if they’re consumed in moderation (meaning limited amounts). However, some foods that can be eaten by humans can be toxic to dogs, which is a very important reason why you should ask your veterinarian questions like: “Can my dog eat this?” “Will my dog have an allergic reaction to that?” “Is celery okay for my dog to eat?” Celery is one of the vegetables…

Dogs definitely have some strange habits that, as a dog owner, might make you laugh and wonder “why on EARTH is he/she doing that?” One thing that some dogs might do is cover their face with their paws on certain occasions. There are a few possible reasons why they might be doing this. So let’s delve right into the question that you were all wondering, why do dogs cover their faces? Why do dogs cover their faces? They are itchy That’s right, your dog gets itchy too and covering their face with their paws might be their way of…

Puppy.pics is a new site similar to Facebook—but with the best people: dog lovers only. Sign up There’s two ways you can sign up: Using your Facebook account. This way, the site will automatically fill out your profile picture and handle. This is a great option if you want a super quick and easy sign-up. However, if you’d rather use different information than what’s on your Facebook, option #2 would be better for you. Fill out a standard sign up form. Setting Up Your Profile If you didn’t import your info from Facebook, you’ll need to set up…