Dogs and Dames

Image via Wikipedia Grabbed from link Since his toddler years, my son has suffered chronic upper respiratory symptoms whenever cats were around. Hence, felines have not starred on our household’s pet playlist since the last millennia. Nevertheless, it hasn’t stopped me from pining away every time our hospital plays host to kittens and other miscellaneous [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs A dachshund party. Pathfinder Linden, Flickr Welcome to Paw Nation’s newest column, Local Lowdown, where we give you ideas for hanging with your hound (and kitty!) in your home city. We’ll tell you about interesting local events, important activities, useful resources and other fun happenings all across the country. [...]

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Grabbed from link By Rebecca PhillipsLast week we told you about some above-and-beyond accommodations and amenities for your furry friends when you travel together. But what about those trips when you’ve got to leave them behind?… full story Discussion I would like a getaway myself… it is nice that [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Pet Training danocamera, Flickr Cold weather often generates a strange phenomenon in well-trained dogs. Shredded toilet paper appears throughout the house, garbage cans are overturned and special “presents” are left for you to discover. Though there may be other factors contributing to your dog’s destructive behavior, cabin fever is [...]

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Grabbed from link by Rebecca PhillipsSure, there are plenty of “pet-friendly” (and the slightly less-welcoming “pet-tolerant”) hotels out there for you and your wandering cat or canine companion. But when you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you probably crave pampering more than usual. And so, we’re guessing, does your [...]

Image via Wikipedia If you and your dog enjoy collaborating, the sky’s the limit. You can take part in obedience competitions and earn obedience titles. Doing so is lots of fun, and you meet a lot of nice folk. We must warn you, though, that after you start, you can become dependent. And your life [...]