Dogs are social animals and both need and want playtime with other pups. When dogs are introduced to others, it is normal to see them create a hierarchy and pack among the group. Much of this has to do with the individual dog’s temperament and...
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,...
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...
The AKC has released their list of top breeds of 2011. Labs have once again topped the list, in fact, according to the report, Labrador Retrievers have held the top spot for 21 consecutive years. Some other interesting trends in the report are that...
Below is a profile on the English Bulldog from Dogs 101. If you're looking to purchase an English Bulldog, this will provide a useful primer: http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-english-bulldog.html ...
Below is an interesting study proving that puppy mills aren't the healthiest places for puppies to grow up and that they can cause long-term psychological damage to the dogs. This is particulalrly relevant to New Yorkers because there are a number of puppy mills...
This article illustrates how most dog behavioral problems are caused by their owners not investing the proper amount of time into training them. Many of these issues can be resolved easily if the owners are consistent and dedicated. You can often make the training...