Being a dog owner has plenty of perks, but did you know that it can also positively affect your health? Walking your dog daily has proven to reduce heart disease risk, and dogs provide positive effects on people's mental health.

Everything is more fun with a friend! Sometimes, it can be difficult to stay focused when training your dog alone. However, there are some benefits to finding a partner who's also training her canine companion. Here are some ways "buddy walks” can help you and your dog. Motivation Just like with a workout partner, having [...]

As all owners know, walking your dog is a top priority to keep pups happy and healthy. Walks provide great low-impact exercise for dogs of all ages and their owners. It also allows dogs to explore the wide world that exists outside of their own backyards. Dogs are stimulated by sights and sounds, and they [...]

Dog exercise can improve canine mental health. Learn how your getting your dog moving can improve their well-being from the inside out.

"Use it, or lose it,” so the saying goes, and this applies to dogs as well as people. That’s why regular exercise becomes more important with each passing year, and especially impactful for senior dogs. “Many older dogs often lose strength in their rear limbs, as well as proprioception—essentially the ability to know [...]

Training your dog with games is not only fun but effective. These games will help your dog listen despite distractions and polish their obedience skills.

For many dogs, the back-to-school season is a time when they will start spending more time home alone, but that doesn't have to be the case.

Participating in dog sports is healthy for you and your pet. A bonus is meeting and spending time with people who enjoy the same dog activities you do.

With spring upon us, we're entering the season of renewal. Longer days, fresh air, and more time outside are a welcome change.

For dogs, hydrotherapy usually consists of either swimming or walking in water, whether in shallow water along the beach or on an underwater treadmill.

Do all dogs need a winter coat? If so, what are the best winter coats for dogs? We break down our favorites for dogs of all sizes and breeds.

If you're looking to improve your fitness, consider getting your dog involved! Getting fit is more fun when you exercise your pet, too.

Have you ever known somebody who chose their pet over their partner when the relationship was on the line? It seems like the plot of a romantic comedy, but a new study shows that most of us would do the same. In fact, 80 percent of people would consider it a deal breaker if their romantic [...]

Technology helps people live longer and better lives, and the same is true for our dogs. Mobility devices for dogs can help a variety of dogs live and move more comfortably.

Walking your dog is essential for daily exercise and stimulation, but how long and how often do you need to walk a dog each day?

In a world that's filled with noise from cars and electronic devices, music can be a welcome reprieve for you and your dog.

Have a puppy at home who you hope will grow up to be a canine athlete? Here's how to safely get them started across different sports.

If your dog spends their entire on-leash walk choking against their collar, you might be considering using a harness. Maybe your dog already wears a harness, but it's rubbing their skin or they don't like putting it on. Although there are many potential benefits to using a harness, it can do more harm than good [...]

Want a smarter, more empathetic, even possibly a healthier child? There are many ways kids can benefit from having a dog.

When you're making your New Year's resolutions, consider your dog's goals, too. Here are five easy ways to make this year wonderful for you and your dog.