Why do cocker spaniels lick and is it harmful? Licking is a natural behavior that dates back to the wolf. When the mother wolf returned from hunting her food, the cubs in her pack licked her mouth and face to stimulate regurgitation. This is normal behavior during the weaning stages. Soon after, the cubs band […]

While dogs can understand what we are communicating to them, no matter how much we fool ourselves, they certainly do not “know” what the words mean. What dogs understand is our energetic communication, our tone of voice, and the associations they have with certain sounds or words. Dogs communicate vocally in various ways, including howling, […]

Most people respond to a fireworks display with delighted “Oohs” and “Ahhs.” Unfortunately, what most Americans consider the best way to celebrate the 4th of July can make your dog wish he could hide under the covers until it’s all over. The dog’s highly sensitive hearing combined with the excessive stimulation of the thunderous, prolonged, […]

One of the biggest costs associated with owning a dog is food. Some expenses are negotiable. Your dog will probably sleep just as comfortably in an old, folded down comforter as that expensive memory foam dog bed, but good food is a must. To keep dogs happy and healthy, owners should provide food made from […]

The Catahoula Leopard dog is an intelligent, energetic, and hardworking dog that has a long history in herding and hunting. Sometimes denounced as an aggressive dog, they are best described as aggressive workers as they have a very strong work ethic and love to work, but it is also true that they are very cautious […]

Dachshunds are tenacious, independent and intelligent, originally bred to hunt and kill badgers. These characteristics have been passed down from generation to generation and can cause problems with barking, biting, and aggression if dachshunds are not well trained from a young age. As soon as you see your Dachshund puppy bite, it’s time to tackle […]

Where do French bulldogs come from? If your name is French Bulldog, it must be from France, right? Well, maybe yes, maybe not. It seems that in the 1800s in England, before the industrial revolution, women in lace factories (particularly in Nottingham) warmed their legs with a small dog. Many of these dogs were small […]

They say that man’s best friend is his dog and this is a fairly universal law that is observed practically all over the world, unless of course you find yourself in certain Far Eastern territories where man’s best friend is basically eaten. . There also seems to be an increasing number of varieties of dog […]

Oklahoma City schools have been on a rollercoaster of ups and downs over the past decade. The district was labeled “in need of improvement” under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). That federal mandate led to major reforms that included a district improvement plan, a comprehensive local education plan (CLEP), and numerous […]

Golden Retrievers are without a doubt one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. They are excellent pets that can meet the needs of a wide range of dog owners due to their versatility. Golden Retrievers make excellent family dogs as well as hunting companions, and you really can’t go wrong with one […]