These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
There is no single way to memorialize your lost animal companion. But those memories are important and can bring a deep comfort during difficult times.
The death of a dog is a heartbreaking event, leaving many owners to struggle afterwards to make sense of life. While you can't bring your pet back, you can honor his or her life through words, actions and tributes. Here are 30 ideas for keeping your dog's memories and love alive.
Six myths about grief limit us in our ability to deal with the inevitable losses that affect our lives. A grief recovery specialist can help you give way to the change.
The decision of euthanasia is demanded by humanitarian obligation, but is met with intense emotional responses for the person who must finally make it. Educating yourself about the process ahead of time may help relieve feelings of guilt that may follow.
Embracing pre-loss bereavement can help you to cope with the passing of a pet, even before it occurs - especially if you make a point to enjoy quality time with your pet during that time.
This quiz can help you evaluate the quality of life of your pet when making decisions about hospice and end-of-life care. It also assesses your quality of life to help you make an informed choice.
By learning the practice of 2-Sided Surrender, it helps heals your heart, knowing you honored your pet by being lovingly present in the service of ushering them out. They will feel and know the unconditional love from which you surrender them.
Are you ready to save a life? That's exactly what you do when you turn your heart toward the estimated 3.3 to 4.5 million dogs waiting in shelters to find a home. Forget the fancy breeders and pet shops. Rescue a pup that is truly in need and open the door to unimaginable unconditional love.
Surprisingly, the way many people pet a dog isn't necessarily how he likes it. The two areas, in your dog's mind, that should be taboo for petting, and two other areas that can unleash feel-good emotions in both of you and help lower your blood pressure. Plus, how petting feels to your dog.