Just like their human owners, dogs experience back and joint pain along with muscle cramps, and it is becoming more popular for dog owners to utilize the services of a pet chiropractor. But while some veterinarians believe there is evidence to support this practice, many animal organizations urge caution when considering this relatively new form of treatment.

According to the Association of American Veterinary Colleges, the amount of classes being offered in pet chiropractic care is on the rise and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association includes a national certification of 750 members.

Not every owner can hire “The Dog Whisperer” to train their dog. When a dog’s behavior is consistently bad, however, or if you are a first time dog owner, you may want to hire a trainer to teach your pet the basics. To this end, here are 10 tips for choosing the right dog trainer.

There are a lot of pros and cons to adopting an older dog. While many of these will be dependent on the breed and age of the adult dog, there are some universal pros to adopting an adult dog.

Part of what makes having a new puppy around the house so much fun is their seemingly endless levels of energy and playfulness. It’s that same playfulness and it’s accompanying curiosity that can put your new puppy in harm’s way.
There are a myriad of hazards your puppy faces in and around your house that you should address and be prepared for prior to bringing your new puppy home. Puppy proofing your house can be a very simple process if you are aware of all the hazards to keep an eye …

Those big puppy-dog eyes and soft, cuddly fur… the first time you laid eyes on your new puppy it was true love. All up until the moment you’re on your hands and knees cleaning up there mess.

Before you bring home your new puppy, you’ll need to have a potty training plan in place. Puppies can develop bad habits quickly so it’s important that you start potty training them from day one.