As a new pet parent, you may not be sure how to train a puppy to walk on a leash or you may not even consider it essential. Teaching your puppy to walk well on a leash is an extremely crucial lesson that is often overlooked by new pet owners. While it may seem obvious…
Puppy training may seem impossible at first, but once you know how to do it, training really does work. If you are having trouble training your puppy, consider its age, as generally, puppies don’t begin training until around 6 months old. While every puppy is different and training is a lifelong journey, you should expect…
Updated May 2026 | 8 min read If you’re wondering how to stop a puppy from biting, you’re not alone — those needle-sharp puppy teeth feel like a personal attack, but puppy biting is completely normal. Almost every new puppy owner goes through it, and almost all of them wonder the same thing: when does…
There are many suitable dog breeds for seniors but it is important to pick the one that is right for you. Perhaps, you are looking for a furry companion, but fear that your older age may make dog ownership a bit unrealistic. Though it may seem challenging to keep up with the energy and needs…
Updated April 2026 | 7 min read If you want to know how to stop a dog from digging, you first need to understand why they are doing it — because digging is always a symptom of something else. You step outside to find your garden looking like a lunar landscape, your dog’s tail wagging,…
Updated May 2026 | 10 min read Learning how to potty train a puppy is one of the first — and most important — things you’ll tackle as a new dog owner. Potty training a puppy can feel overwhelming at the start, especially during those first few weeks of constant accidents and 2am trips to…
Puppies are adorable and who wouldn’t want one. However, the decision to share your home with a puppy is a big one that shouldn’t be made on a whim. Evaluate your decision carefully, especially as it’s a long term commitment and one not to be taken lightly. How many puppies will you want? What sort…
Cat overgrooming happens when your feline friend licks its fur excessively leading to redness of the skin, patchy fur, or sores. Cats are known to be finicky about staying clean, spending almost as much as half of their waking hours removing loose fur, grime, and parasites from their coat. Signs of overgrooming When your pet…
The British Labrador is intelligent, good looking and better yet comes with a charming personality, making them perfect as family pets or hunting buddies. Difference between American Labrador and British Labrador Everyone can spot a Labrador Retriever. These sweet, medium sized dogs were bred for hunting purposes and enjoy the great outdoors. At the same…
If you are a cat owner or are thinking about getting a cat, you will want to learn how to read cat body language. Cats are independent creatures who tend to be more reserved and cautious around humans. Unfortunately, this has given them the misunderstood reputation of being bad-tempered or indifferent to humans. Cat lovers…
If you have never heard of the Savannah cat breed before, you are in good company. This beautiful, lean and slender breed is a relatively new hybrid breed that first began to be developed in the 1980s. The Savannah Cat is a cross between the wild serval of Africa and a domestic cat, a Siamese…
If you are looking for an elegant and intelligent pet, you may not find anything quite as special as the Russian Blue cat. Loyal with a sweet temper, the Russian blue is known to follow the owner around and she tends to get attached to one person in the family. It doesn’t mean that she…