Collie Dog Owners

Author: Steve Searls
Pet owners often forget to plan for their pets when they go on vacation. It is obvious that you cannot carry your dog everywhere, especially on long holidays. But it is very important that you make some sort of arrangements so that your puppy remains safe while you are enjoying your time away [...]

by: Brendan Gunstan
A healthy dog is a happy dog. And a happy dog is the best companion anyone could wish for. Unlike people, dogs can’t figure out when something is wrong, or tell you about it. It’s your job as the owner to look out for problems and step in quick to keep your hound [...]

Author: Darlene Berkel
Pet friendly, or pet safe, furniture is a bit of a misnomer just like the term ‘child proof’ you can’t get furniture which is immune to damage, but you can make sure that things are as safe and durable as possible. If you want to allow your pet access to the house, but [...]

By: Jonni Good
Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where an [...]

by: George Chao
Sometimes, the best dry dog food is the one that your dog will eat the most. It is easier to buy something that your canine will eat as opposed to having them eat dog food that may be better for them, but one that they may not necessarily like. However, there are a [...]

Author: Gene Sower |
A vital part of good prevention is to know the common types of illnesses and disorders associated with particular dog breeds. For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by congenital problems are the central nervous system, the eyes, the muscles, and the bones. For instance, the Beagle, [...]

Photo by Dale Hugo
Is trying to control your dogs barking getting a bit of a pain when all you want to do is get a decent sleep, leave your dog for 5 minutes, or have some respected guests round without having to get the earplugs out?
Training your dog to stop barking doesn’t have to be [...]

by: CJ Berry
Dog and hiking and backpack go together pretty well. Take out one item from the equation, and the whole thing falls down like a house of cards. At one point or another, you would have taken your dog with you to a long hike down the woods and you realize the trek could [...]

by: Dermot Condell
We know enough to care for our skin and keep dermatitis at bay. Just as in humans a dog allergy can be very painful and uncomfortable. A dog allergy can be extremely trying for both dog and owner. Unlike dogs, we look after our allergies, mainly because we are able to.
It’s quite possible, [...]

Photo by Gwyrah
The life expectancy of any dog is commonly expressed in terms of dog years by us and it depends entirely on the dog’s breed, size as well as the dog’s surroundings. Various other factors affect the life expectancy of a dog. A dog’s life span changes according to the diet provided to him [...]

 An electronic dog fence is not necessarily a panacea for the problem of the wandering dog or a substitute for teaching your dog to come on command and other training, but if used correctly it can be the right tool for reinforcing and reminding a dog where the boundaries are.
What is an electronic dog containment [...]

There’s no doubt. Fleas can be the bane of a dog’s (and dog owner’s) existence. The little critters are pretty amazing. They’ve got six tiny legs and no wings, yet they can leap tall dogs in a single bound. Scientists have identified nearly 2,000 species of fleas, but ironically, it’s Ctenocephalides felis — the cat [...]

by: Emma Snow
No actor wants to share the stage with a dog, for he will undoubtedly be upstaged. It’s all but impossible to watch a dog movie without falling head over heels into puppy love. Consider Mom, the warm-hearted Border Collie from the 1995 blockbuster Babe. There was nary a dry eye in the theater [...]

by: David Beart
From the time we bring them home as wriggling bundles of joy, we all want our puppies to live forever. As they bond with us and grow into full fledged family members, we tend not to think about the end of their life or how many precious years we have with our canine [...]

by: Zane Madisson
So what is the problem you are having with pooch? Is your dog not behaving like the angel you thought it would? There could be any number of reasons as to why the animal is not properly behaving, but one of the most important reasons is the reason of listening. Do you actually [...]