Michelle Schenker

Fear, anxiety and unusual activities and visitors can all pose threats to our pets during this holiday. Here are some Halloween safety tips to keep your dog safe and happy…

Recent trends have resulted in many more dog owners making their dog food purchases online. Such a practice not only lends to more responsible pet ownership, but also more cost savings for dog owners. Below we will take a look at some of the benefits of online dog food shopping and online auto-shipping programs…

Good news for anyone looking to save money on a new Healthy Paws pet insurance plan, we can save you 10% just by using our exclusive link here. If the savings do not show up, mention the Healthy Paws promo code “SAVE10” to make sure you get a better deal than most.

If you’re planning to travel with pets this summer – either for a family vacation or a permanent relocation – here are 5 pet travel tips (and a video) to make the trip a success…

Michael Quaranta is a California native and founder of Granola Barks bars for dogs. He over-indexes on the value of empathy and emotional intelligence…

LabraDoodle's and GoldenDoodle's are some of the cutest dogs I've ever seen. The fact that they don't shed and great for people with allergies are also big plusses in my mind. However, I can't get over the fact that there are some serious moral and ethical hurdles to get over. These are not natural breeds and essentially muts. Yet breeders are selling them for thousands of dollars. Also, it is very unethical to me to breed a large 80+ pound Lab or Golden Retriever with a miniature Poodle in order to get a miniature LabraDoodle.

In 2007, I created a business to make custom dog collars and leashes for internet shoppers. As we celebrate ten years online, I could not be more proud of how Canine Journal has transformed and grown into this wonderful web community! And it is in no small part thanks to each and every one of you. Together we have made Canine Journal the premier resource for all things dog and have helped pet parents make better decisions that enhance the lives of their pets. To celebrate a decade of dog-related content, we asked our fans to submit photos of their dog to be featured on our site. The dog with the most votes wins a customized prize pack including a Tote Tails bag, a personalized pillow from LifeGoesPOP and an ASPCA gift pack…

When you have to go on vacation, there are only three options for your furry friend: Take him with you, board him or hire an in-home pet sitter or walker. Read our tips…

Has anyone ever used a hands-free dog leash? If so, do you like it? I would be so worried that my dog would spot something, take off after it and I would be on my face. Would love any tips on how to properly use this to avoid the potential dangers. Thanks!

Most pet shelters operate using donations from the community. Often, the number of resources the shelters have don’t even come close to the amount of need they face. Unfortunately, while pet shelter donations are something that many people think about, they rarely seem to make them. While you may think that money is the only way you can help, there are actually many things you can do to aid your local animal shelter. Whether you donate your time or items that can either be used, sold or auctioned, you can make a huge difference in the lives of many pets in just a few simple steps…