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Girl hugging a Psychiatric Service Dog (caption: Psychiatric Service Dogs)

Psychiatric Service Dogs: How To Train, Tasks, Do I Qualify, Best Breeds & More

Dogs not only play an important role in the lives of people with physical impairments, but they now are assisting those with mental disabilities. For many individuals living with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) provide invaluable support to help them manage everyday life. How do they help? And who can qualify for a psychiatric service dog? We’ll answer these questions and more.

Rocco & Roxie team photo (caption: Interview With Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Co-Founders, Morgan and Matson Magleby)

Interview: Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Co-Founders, Morgan And Matson Magleby

The Magleby family started Rocco & Roxie, a Utah-based dog product company, in 2013. This family-run business has a big heart for helping pets and maintaining a high-quality standard for its products. By testing with their own pets, Rocco the dog and Roxie the cat, they build trust by using only the best ingredients and recipes that their pets use and approve. Our exclusive interview explores the company, learning how they started and successfully manage a growing national product line with loved ones…

John Manning, General Manager At Pet Express holding puppy (Caption: Top Dog: John Manning Pet Express)

Top Dog: Interview With Pet Express’ John Manning About Pet Relocation

John Manning General Manager at Pet Express pet relocation recently moved from his home country of Australia to Los Angeles with his two dogs Frank and Walter. As a pet relocation industry expert, he shares his first-hand experience and some tips for anyone embarking on an international move with their furry family members…

Izzy The Chow And Amber Of We The Dogs DC (Caption: Top Dog: Izzy The Chow & We The Dogs)

Get To Know Izzy The Chow And We The Dogs

Izzy isn’t just any adorable chow. She’s a rescue pup and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Fluff on a mission to help other pups. Her mom Amber was one of the co-founders of We The Dogs DC, a nonprofit which aims to connect local dog owners and advocates to support animal rescue organizations…

Baby laying next to dog (caption: Preparing Your Dog For A New Baby)

How To Prepare Your Dog For A New Baby

Many couples begin their family together with a dog. While this dog is their first “child”, they often become concerned when deciding to add a human child to their family. Their concerns frequently revolve around how their dog will react to having a new baby in the household, and it is not uncommon for new parents to be worried that their dog will harm their new child…

Dog doing agility with trainer (Caption: How To Find A Dog Trainer)

Dog Trainers: How To Find The Right One

With no real governing body to guide you, how do you pick the right trainer for your needs? We’ve put together a list of things to consider when finding the best dog trainers in your local area or online…

House Training An Older Dog

Bringing home an adult dog is an unusually large undertaking for any family. Whether this is your first or fiftieth dog coming into your home, there are a few things that you should always keep in mind. A unique and unexpected challenge that we often see in rescue cases is the necessity of house training an older dog…

French Bulldog on red heart blanket (Caption: How To Have A Dog-Friendly Valentines's Day)

7 Tips On How To Have A Dog-Friendly Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, you are probably trying to decide on the perfect gift for your dog. But did you know that the traditional tokens of affection — roses, chocolates, and other candies — can be harmful for the four-legged loves of your life? Here’s some tips to ensure a loving and safe Valentine’s Day this year…

Dog Friendly Restaurants Dining Tips

Thinking of dining al fresco with your pup but not sure where to start… literally? We can help with these four easy tips on how to find dog friendly dining locations in your town, how to entertain your pup while you are enjoying your cocktail, how to make sure everyone minds their own business and a few ideas on how to keep them out of trouble (read: fight). All of these helpful doggy dining ideas might just make your next dog day out a little more enjoyable…

Adopting & Fostering With Cavalier Rescue USA

I adopted our Cav Lexie through Cavalier Rescue USA and wanted to share more about the great work their organization is doing in hopes it could help others who are considering adopting (or fostering) this lovable breed. So we interviewed Michelle from Cavalier Rescue USA to learn more…

How Your Pet Shelter Donations Can Help Pets In Need

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…

Why Does My Dog Walk Backwards?

Dogs have a lot of interesting behaviors. Sometimes these can be a sign of something severe, and other times it can just be a quirk. The same is true of a dog walking backwards. If your pup is exhibiting this behavior, we’ll help you understand what it could mean for him.