If you have teenage children — or remember what it was like to be a teenager — you’re aware of how important their bedroom is as a safe place. No matter what’s going on outside or how they feel inside, they can retire there, content in the knowledge that no [...]
Adding a furry friend to your family can be an emotional experience, and the heart can override the head when it comes to both picking your new dog and mistakes dog owners make. While most conscientious dog owners typically prepare for the inevitable chaos your new canine companion brings to [...]
Anecdotally, most dog owners have seen their prized pooch mirror human behavior and show jealousy. For some, these jealous dog behaviors get out of control and lead to problems for pet parents. Pets feeling jealous isn’t out of the norm. Dogs experience jealousy, just as we do. Read on to [...]
Obesity is a common problem with certain breeds of dog, including pugs, bulldogs, basset hounds and Labrador retrievers. However, just because your Goldendoodle or Labradoodle is a mixed breed, it doesn’t mean that hybrid vigor makes them immune to weight gain. All dog breeds have a better quality of life [...]
Cleaning your dog’s ears is an essential part of your dog’s grooming routine. Ear mites and ear infections can cause serious discomfort, but luckily, they’re almost completely avoidable given the right amount of care and attention. While it’s crucial you clean your dog’s ears regularly to achieve healthy ears, over-cleaning [...]
Congratulations on your new little family member! You have a memorable few months of joy and excitement ahead of you, as well as some disrupted sleep. As a new puppy owner, you’ll find getting up in the middle of the night is inevitable for the first weeks as your furry [...]
Dogs are loving, loyal and funny creatures that will comfort and protect their humans no matter what. However, when it comes to certain maintenance routines such as how to clean dog teeth, some dogs give in to their inner Houdini even when you try to be inconspicuous. It’s easy for [...]
Socializing your puppy is essential, just like making sure they get their vaccinations and learn to potty train. It is one of the most important aspects of puppy training. When you do it on time and while they’re at their most adorable, it’s easier to be patient as they learn. [...]
Dogs are naturally brimming with enthusiasm and love exploring when you take them out on a walk. A new puppy will require types of ongoing training including puppy leash training, from the first time you take it outdoors to ensure it behaves appropriately on the leash as an adult dog. [...]
Bringing a puppy into your home is one of the most exciting and rewarding decisions you could make. Puppies are furry balls of energy and affection, and many people see their lives enriched by bringing a pet into their world. Having a pet is a large responsibility, however, and new [...]
When a family decides to adopt a puppy, there’s typically nobody happier than the kids. They’ll likely spend summers playing into the evening and school breaks ruining leaf piles. Before your kids can start making memories, however, preparing for a new puppy and understanding your kids role in it should [...]
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend.” They provide companionship, love, and support to their owners. But did you know that dogs can also help people with anxiety? Dogs have been shown to be effective in reducing stress levels and improving overall moods. Writing for the Anxiety and Depression Association [...]
How do you entertain your dog indoors? Although most dogs love to go outside for playtime and physical exercise, outdoor activities that are a lot of fun aren’t always possible. But just because there are rainy days and you don’t want to take your dog out into the bad weather, [...]
Labradoodles and Goldendoodles can make perfect companions for a lively, loving family — even if family members suffer from allergies. The Labradoodle is a gorgeous cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle, and the Goldendoodle is an adorable mix between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Characteristics and traits [...]
Goldendoodles, which have been bred in North America since the 1990s, are ideal family pets with curious, kind, loyal, and loving personalities. Goldendoodle lifespan is around 10 to 15 years and is inherited from their golden retriever and poodle parent breeds. Golden retrievers tend to have a slightly shorter life span [...]
In recent years, Goldendoodles have become one of the most popular dog types for pet lovers across North America because of their wonderful Goldendoodle temperament, cuddly good looks and they make great family pets. These doodle mix pups are the offspring of two beloved dog breeds — golden retrievers and [...]
Goldendoodles are a popular mix between golden retrievers and poodles, and their coats share features with both parent breeds. The coat can range from gentle waves to full-on curls, with the longest growth on legs, tail, ears, or body. All these make it easy to wash a Goldendoodle. You won’t [...]
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Are Goldendoodles Good Dogs? The Goldendoodle, an adorable cross between a standard poodle and golden retriever, is the ultimate family pet. Goldendoodles are playful, impossibly cute and smart dogs — what more could you need? Known as designer dogs, due to being the result of purposeful crossing two purebreds, they [...]
Goldendoodles are one of the original designer dogs. Bred in 1969, they were created when the poodle breed was crossed with the golden retriever breed to provide guide dogs for visually impaired people with allergies. If bred correctly, these dogs have hair instead of fur and don’t shed, which minimizes [...]
What Makes a Good Therapy Dog? A good therapy dog is a mixture of several important factors, but it mainly boils down to personality and training when it comes to these empathetic canines. The most important qualities of a therapy dog are a calm demeanor, patience, confidence and a love [...]
