A prong collar or pinch collar is one of the many options that can make training and walking your dog a much more pleasant experience. If these collars are used properly, they will help you train your dog to walk nicely on a leash in all situations. These collars are not cruel or painful. Many …

If you want a realistic approach to choosing, training and living with dogs, “Katz on Dogs” by Jon Katz is a good book to start with. It’s perfect for someone thinking of getting a dog, a first-time dog owner or someone like me who has lived with dogs all of her life. I read it …

My mutt is not perfect, even though he has a perfect owner. OK, I guess if I were truly perfect, my mutt would be perfect too. Unfortunately, he’s not. Here are, in my opinion, some of the most annoying dog behaviors. I’m not including biting, mauling and attacking people in this list. I think that …

Foster dog – Ginger! I decided to foster a senior dog in November. I wanted an older dog, one that wouldn’t require too much exercise and could be left alone when I went to work. I chose an 8-year-old Staffordshire terrier (pitbull) named Ginger. She was sweet, got along fine with my mutt and tolerated …