Who doesn’t want to help save a dog’s life? This July you can and it’s as easy as a click of a button. Here at Canine Journal, in addition to our great website resource, we also have a Facebook page where we share great dog tips, news, photos and more. We also invite you to share your stories and photos in our Facebook community. In conjunction with our Facebook page we have launched a Facebook fan drive to help raise money and awareness for doggies in need…
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Dog Food Regulations: The Different Levels
Dog food production is regulated at several levels, including federal, state, and sometimes local levels. However, you have to keep in mind that much of the regulation that concerns dog food is focused on proper labeling and is not monitored on a regular basis unless there is a potential problem…
The Dumbest Dog Breeds (But That Much More Lovable)
Which dogs won’t be bringing you back the morning newspaper or making your house guests and at their crafty tricks? According to research the following breeds show less intellectual promise than most other dogs. Intelligence for these breeds was determined by Canadian and U.S. kennel club judges and the amount of time it took a dog breed to master a new command. Of course, we’ve found that that can make these dogs just that much more lovable…
Is The Border Collie The World’s Smartest Dog?
When it comes to working dog breeds there are few dogs that are as driven as the border collie. This intelligent breed, a herder by nature, originates from Scotland and England and is recognized for its incredible work ethic. We will detail some of the most characteristic features of this breed as well as the history of this diligent working dog…
The Most Intelligent Dogs: Will They Outsmart You?
The idea of adopting or purchasing one of the smartest dog breeds may seem appealing, but there are a number of things to consider when adding one of these breeds to your household. Owners need to prepare for the stimulation and commitment it takes to raise an intelligent breed…
Valentine’s Day Promotion: Participate To Win A $25 Gift Card From Amazon.Com
How do you show your dog how much you love him or her on Valentine’s Day? Tweet, Instagram and/or tell us on Facebook using the hashtag #CanineVday for a chance to win…
When It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Your Best Friend: Look For Signs
Unfortunately, it’s a common part of everyday vet practice that we need to say goodbye to our patients and friends. As difficult as it can be on me, the veterinary technicians and other staff in the hospital, it is always more difficult for that pet’s owner. Making the decision to humanely euthanize your pet can be hard. We all want to minimize or eliminate any pain or discomfort our pet may be experiencing, but when is it time to say goodbye?…
Aggressive Dog Training Tips: Help Your Dog Be Happy
Most of the time, when you see an aggressive dog it wasn’t born that way. Owners of dogs just may not fully understand how to train their dog. This lack of training often leads to aggressive behavior in dogs because they are responding to situations using their instincts, and not proper training since they have never been taught differently…
Dog Rescue Story: First There Was Remington
Our first dog as a couple was a Golden Retriever named Remington. My husband was not allowed to have a dog while growing up so when our new neighbors moved in with a litter of Golden puppies, and Ken had to adopt one of them. Three-month-old Remington joined our family in early 1999 and quickly made Golden lovers of us. He was a huge part of our family until we lost him to liver cancer in July 2008. No warning, he just stopped eating and was gone within a month after the vet diagnosed his disease. We were devastated…
Dog Rescue Story: Blue
Eight years ago I moved to a large home and wanted a very small dog. I visited two shelters many times but never seemed to be there at the right time. In desperation, I asked the kennel keeper if she could suggest a dog for me. She said a 40-pound, year-old stray was on death row and might be a good fit if I had no children at home…