Can you have a yard without grass? Check out these alternate dog-friendly grassless yard ideas for your pet.

Spring has sprung!  The daffodil, jonquils and tulips are in full bloom in many areas across the country.  But what does this have to do with a dog kennel?  I use these naturally occurring signs as a reminder to tackle certain tasks, which will make the hot summer months ahead easier and safer for me […]

Scorching pavement is damaging to dog paws, and especially puppies. So how hot is too hot for a dog's sensitive paw pads?

“Mean seeds" refers to foxtails or any number of plants, including Canada wild rye and cheatgrass, that have barbed grass awns or seed heads. Dogs may pick up a grass awn on an ear, eye, mouth, nose, or between their toes – and an awn can even burrow directly into their skin. These plants and […]

Unfortunately, dog pee can kill grass, leaving brown and yellow spots on your lawn. Here's why and how to prevent and fix it.

Daylight saving time can affect your dog’s sleep, feeding schedule, and behavior. Follow these tips to help your pet adjust smoothly and maintain a routine.

Your dog’s tongue is his stomach’s gatekeeper. By recognizing some foods as yum and others as yuck, it encourages him to eat high-calorie foods and discourages him from scarfing down poison. If you look in your dog’s mouth (and yours too) you’ll see lots of small bumps called papillae, each of which contains clusters of […]

Non Retrieving Stake -- By Bonnie Hidalgo Photo Coverage Retrieving Stake -- By Tom Maneely Photo Coverage   Day 1 -- Non Retrieving Stake This prestigious all breed Championship kicked off on Tuesday morning, May 6. The site is the Red Rocks BLM field trial area outside of Reno, NV. It is a big, beautiful […]

October 2023 Breeding and training dogs for detection dog programs can be an intimidating feat.  Add the stress of having someone else evaluate those same dogs…well, it can be downright overwhelming! Recently, a group of Patriotic Puppy Program participants attended a hands-on seminar at K2 Solutions in Jackson Springs, NC to learn how K2 evaluates […]

AKC Urban CGC is a title in the Canine Good Citizen family of awards and titles that also include AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen and AKC Community Canine. AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in an urban setting. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC has a […]