October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so designated by the American Humane Association and the ASPCA. Adopting a shelter dog is an ideal situation for many families any time of the year, but October is 
a month to highlight both the plight of shelter dogs and the joy a shelter dog will bring to your life.
If you and … [more]
The reason many children get bitten by dogs is sheer proximity. Children are typically face level with 
dogs and that can lead to a bite. In America, close to five million people get bitten by dogs annually — more than half of those are children, this is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Even the friendliest of … [more]
Is there a way to adopt the “best” dog for your family? Yes, there is. It involves knowing your family’s
unique lifestyle and finding a dog who can match that. For example, if you and your family love to run and bike and hike you won’t want to adopt a dog who can’t keep up. If, however, you and … [more]
Did you know that close to 80 million people, in the United States, owns at least one dog? Wow! What does that have to do with dog bite insurance? Well, those 80 million pet parents run the risk of being involved in a lawsuit because of a dog bite liability case because their dog bit someone. Does insurance cover dog … [more]
You love your dog. As a pet parent you may have blinders on if your dog has bad behaviors. You believe your dog is the most loveable dog on the earth and that he wouldn’t hurt anyone, ever. The fact is, almost any dog is capable of aggressive behaviors and of biting.
Some dogs have a predisposition to aggressive behaviors … [more]
Have you ever thought about having to write your dog’s “resume”? More and more landlords and 
commercial property rental agents are requesting a pet resume as part of the application process. If you’ve never heard of this you’re probably not alone.
Once you understand the need for a dog or pet resume, its benefits will become clear and you will … [more]
It’s hard to believe that August is coming to and end and that soon we will be in autumn and then 
winter! Before September hits, though we wanted to share information on Responsible Dog Ownership Month which is what September has been designated by the American Kennel Club.
Pet parents want to be responsible and many do their best to … [more]
You may not be able to prevent all dog bites, but you can certainly protect yourself from a dog bite by practicing preventative measures. No one wants to believe that their loving family pet can “snap” and bite a friend, family member or stranger, but it does happen.
In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that close … [more]
No pet parent wants to think his or her dog could bite someone, but it can happen even to the “best” of dogs. Dogs, like humans, can be unpredictable. If you understand your dog and his body language, 
though you will be alerted when he is uncomfortable and when he might bite whether out of fear, anxiety or out of … [more]
Some people walk into dog ownership (or to being a pet parent) without knowing what costs are involved
in shareing their lives with a dog. In the first year of a puppy’s life, they spend inordinate amounts of time at the veterinarian’s office for health check-ups and vaccinations.
As your dog ages, as long as she remains healthy you may … [more]