When do Yorkies Stop Growing? – The Stages of a Yorkie’s Life

Jokingly referred to as “ankle biters,” Yorkshire Terriers are a Top 10 staple on annual Most Popular Dog lists. They are usually one of the last dog’s sitting at any National Dog Show. Hello, my name is Jennifer and the love of my life was a Yorkshire Terrier. Her name was Selphie and she was … Read more

How to Teach a Dog to Give Paw – Easy Dog Tricks For Beginners

Hi, my name’s Tiara and over 20 years as a trainer, I’ve trained 100’s of dogs! One of the most common tricks to teach your dog is to “give a paw.” Most people train “give a paw” (also called “shake”) for fun, but did you know there are are some practical reasons to teach this … Read more

How Much Does a Mastiff Weigh? – How Big do Mastiffs Get?

Dogs come in all shapes, sizes and personalities. Some barely weigh enough to tip a scale, while others could sink a boat. When it comes to big dogs, it’s important to know just how big they will get before you bring them into your home, so you know you have adequate space for them, and … Read more

How to Tell What Breed my Dog is?- Identify Dog Breed by Characteristics

My name is Allison and my dog, Puggles, is a Miniature Schnauzer. Or perhaps she’s a Shnoodle – a Schnauzer/Poodle mix. We aren’t completely sure because she was a one-year-old stray when we brought her home eight years ago. In 2016, I started volunteering regularly at our local animal shelter. Out of the hundreds of … Read more

ThunderShirt Review – Does It Work? My Experience With My Dog Puggles

My name is Allison and like many dogs, my miniature schnauzer mix, Puggles, is terrified by storms. And I do mean terrified. For years, any time it would storm Puggles would start trembling uncontrollably. Next she would run around the house looking for a safe place. (That’s the only time I’ve ever seen her intentionally … Read more