You may have admired the Obamas' Portuguese Water Dogs in the Whitehouse or you may have spent time with a super cute one at a friend's cottage in Lake Muskoka like me. Perhaps you are wondering if a Portuguese Water Dog is the right breed for you? I have known Buster the Portuguese Water Dog since he was a little puppy and spent many weekends with him over the last … [Read more...] about All About Portuguese Water Dogs
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Everything you really need to know about Dachshunds.
Maybe like me, you are one of the millions of fans of Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund and his brother Oakley, or our own rescue rock stars Blue (pictured above, rescue story in video at the end of this post) and blind Arthur from our TV series. Dachunds are so cute. What’s not to love? But are you really ready for a Dachshund or Wiener … [Read more...] about Everything you really need to know about Dachshunds.
How to Tell if Your Dog Breeder is Legitimate
Finding the right dog requires doing your homework. We always recommend doing research on what type of dog matches your lifestyle and then checking rescue organizations and shelters first. My little rascal Kilo the Pug was adopted from Homeward Bound. See the story of how I adopted him here. Do you know the 15 signs of a bad breeder? However, if you do decide to purchase a … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Your Dog Breeder is Legitimate
What Music will Relax Your Dog
Create The Ultimate Dog Song Playlist Music has the power to excite, intrigue, and calm us, and studies are showing the benefits aren't just for humans. When you see your puppy pal nodding off to a symphony track, it may not be because he's bored. Kilo gets pretty anxious sometimes so I wanted to find out what music might relax him. Can Dogs really enjoy music? You … [Read more...] about What Music will Relax Your Dog
15 Best Dog Breeds for Lazy Dog Owners
It is very important to do your research and to choose the right dog for your lifestyle and home. Maybe you have bad knees or work long hours or live in an apartment without a yard so you need a more chill dog? ALL DOGS are different and ALL DOGS require training, socialization, daily walks and daily play time. However different dog breeds generally have different … [Read more...] about 15 Best Dog Breeds for Lazy Dog Owners