A friend of mine recently announced he was ready to get a small dog for his family. Being a dog owner, I asked him all sorts of questions to make sure he was prepared. He stumbled on one of my...

Tent camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. When I went camping, I was never sure if we should leave our dogs all alone. So I did some research to find out if it's a good or bad idea....

Fancy haired Shih Tzus with their long flowing locks may not look like hardcore hikers. Well, okay, 'hardcore' may not be the best description. Their elegant demeanor doesn’t mean they wouldn’t...

What dog wouldn't want to spend time in the great outdoors, exploring interesting scents while accompanying its beloved owner on an exciting adventure? For most pups, a camping trip is a dream come...

As a mom to Labradors for more than 19 years I am often asked whether Labradors are better as indoor or outdoor dogs? So I decided to explore the question more thoroughly. I looked into the traits of...

Golden Retrievers certainly are great at retrieving objects, but I have always wondered if these dogs can catch. So I did some research, and here is what I found. Why can't golden retrievers...