Separation anxiety in dogs has been described by many canine behaviorists as a mentally stressful period. In fact, the problem has been pinpointed as the second most common reason why dog owners choose to give up their dogs or have them euthanized. Dogs are Pack Animals By...
Dogs are pack animals, gregarious by nature and social beings. That said, dogs have evolved to bond with their human friends and buddies as if these humans were members of the pack. In short, you become your dog’s alpha. This is why some dogs simply...
People often ask us, what are the best dogs for New York City? Or, what are the best dog breeds for NYC? We honestly feel that if trained right, any dog can live a happy life in Manhattan. There are things to consider, for example,...
One of our Chelsea dog walkers cares for an adorable Teacup Pomeranian named Hugo. Hugo is quite the character and super cute. He loves posing for the camera almost as much as he used to like laying around. His owners had told us when we first...
Here is a video of one of our Puptopia Manhattan dog walkers walking English Bulldog, Buster aka “The Bulldozer,” in Central Park. Dog walking in Central Park is definitely one of the most pleasant experiences in NYC and it’s one of our favorite places to...
Interesting study from Emory University providing insight into what is going on in a dog’s brain and what they are really thinking about: What Dogs Are Really Thinking...
Very interesting New York Times article explaining that the origins of dogs are still quite uncertain: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/22/science/dogs-genetic-roots-remain-obscure.html?_r=1...
Below is an article about a new pet food recall. Some of the pet food brands listed include: Diamond, Wellness, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, Canidae, Natural Balance, Apex Pet Foods and Kirkland. The article also lists useful sources for finding pet...
Just goes to show how many species are able to bond :) [youtube]http://youtu.be/P3SbjjMChqw[/youtube] ...