(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Dog years tend to go by faster than human years. That’s because dogs live shorter lives than we do, even though we wish they could be with us forever. You may have heard that one dog year is equal to seven human years–meaning that a one-year-old dog has lived the equivalent…
People experience everyday situations that shape their lives. Big life events and small habits all influence people’s personalities. Apparently, the same thing happens to dogs. If you think your dog has always been lazy, outgoing, or friendly since you first got them, those personality traits could change as they age. if ( document.querySelector(‘.xe-gallery’) == null…
Think back to when you first wanted a dog. Do you remember the reason you got your pup? One research poll suggests that the reason for getting a pet may be influenced by your gender attributes.
(Picture Credit: Purple Collar Pet Photography/Getty Images) Have you been thinking about adopting a dog? There are many things to consider when it comes to adoption, one of which is your potential new family member’s age. When we start to think about bringing a dog into our family and home, we often consider adopting a…
(Picture Credit: Shutterstock) Along with the distinguished graying around the muzzle and the slower plods up and down the steps, a certain serenity accompanies senior dogs. They can be gentle, knowing, and wise, content to lie at your feet while you read a book or to take leisurely walks with you through quiet neighborhoods. If…
In our “Gold Souls, Gray Faces” series, we focus on the needs of senior pets and what you can do to ensure that their golden years stay golden, and you can continue to enjoy their company for as long as possible. We can do a lot to help our senior dogs in winter months when the weather gets cold.
From bouncing puppy to elderly companion, your dog will express different needs at each stage of their life. Puppies are demanding and energetic, while adolescents are unpredictable. Adult dogs are eager and self-assured, but by the time they’re seniors, they will have slowed to a comfortably lazy pace.
When looking for canine companionship, people often opt for a puppy because, well, they’re so darn cute. But many also believe adult dogs who’ve been abandoned or surrendered to shelters are somehow too damaged to make good family pets. Nonsense! The shelters are bursting with perfectly good dogs who need a little of your tender loving care to make them beloved members of your family — if only people would give them a chance.
Dogs and humans are very different, but they do have this in common: adolescence — or their teenage phase — is often a rocky period. Like human teens, adolescent dogs explore their world and test their own abilities in ways you won’t always like. Similarly, they’ll test their — and your — limits pretty regularly during these teenage years. It may even feel like good habits and meticulous training during their puppyhood have gone straight out the window.