Golden retrievers are considered a large breed. Large breed dogs mean they are susceptible to hip dysplasia. We own a Mazda CX-9. For our golden retrievers to get in the back of the vehicle they have to stress their joints by jumping in. Tina, who weighs more than the rest …

About three years ago I used to travel down the I-5 from Riverside to Sacramento about every other week. It was a 6-7 hour drive without traffic. My photography business was still in southern California while we lived in northern California. Each time we traveled we packed our dogs into …

We want our puppies to develop social skills, as well as experience early stimulation and cognitive development. Between 4-16 weeks it is an important development period. Studies have shown that non-stimulated puppies will develop fears of unfamiliar objects and possibly even withdraw. So we decided to create a little play …

For many families, dogs are their family members just as much as their fellow humans. For our family, we are all pack members. There is a pack leader of course. As humans we eat food that pleases our tastes. Healthiness is just as important, although not always considered. For dogs, …

As many may know, dog treats can be expensive. Healthy dog treats can be even more expensive. Training dog treats, well you get the point. Retailers know that you will go through a lot of treats while training. Therefore they mark up the price to turn a profit. Years ago …