On Sunday, January 27, 2013, Animal Advocates Alliance of Los Angeles is organizing a special Pet Adoption Event in Pan Pacific Park, Los Angeles. This dog adoption event will feature great dogs from the LA County Baldwin Park animal shelter. For many of these dogs, this event will be the only chance they have to [...]
Just like with people, extra pounds on your dog can translate to increased risk of illness, shortened life span, lameness and other health difficulties. But unlike people, dogs don’t really care if they are overweight, so it is up to you to put your overweight dog on a diet, or make sure that your dog doesn’t get [...]
If you are a dog owner, you’ll probably have to deal with ear mites at least once, and probably more than once, during your dogs lifetime, since ear mites in dogs are fairly common. These tiny parasites are barely noticeable by the naked eye and resemble small crabs. They like to hang around in your [...]
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reports that as a result of the efforts of their volunteers and local advocates, 80 Los Angeles-area pet stores have signed The HSUS’ Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge. This pledge is a commitment to not to sell puppies. Instead, the pet stores will support local animal adoption [...]
It is a well-known fact that both humans and dogs need exercise to keep the body healthy. It is quite amazing, though, that dog owners do not always see that they can be joined together. You can combine dog exercise with your own so that you do not have to go to the gym every [...]
Yes, this video of a German Shepherd being trained to attack robbers does contain a “blooper” that gets everyone laughing. However, the discipline of the dog and the effectiveness of the training is very impressive in my opinion. The key event occurs at 0:38 seconds into the video. What do you think? Amazon.com Widgets Did [...]
Picking out a safe toy for your dog to play with actually requires more than grabbing the first brightly colored dog toy you see. There are actually several different factors that you’ll want to take into consideration as you are browsing through dog toys that will be most appropriate for your pet. A few of [...]
Radio KNX 1070′s Brian Ping reports that the Board of Animal Commissioners is expected to have a special meeting this evening (December 12, 2012) to discuss and possibly decide on “temperament testing” of animals in shelters. For the past 10 years, the policy has been to prohibit behavioral testing for animals in shelters. The current proposal would [...]
Britney Spears recently acquired a new pet dog – Hannah. The famous X Factor judge clearly decided that the newest family member was not to be kept a family secret – here is Britney’s tweet announcing Hannah’s arrival on Twitter: I want you all to meet my new little baby girl @hannahspears <3 How [...]
The condition known as canine arthritis is known to cause a great deal of pain and discomfort for our beloved dogs. It can also cause a large amount of inflammation of the joints. Canine arthritis is a problem that is fairly common in dogs that are in an older age group. It is also not [...]
While I wouldn’t blame you for thinking that I wrote the title above just to trick you into reading this post, that is not the case. This is a true story about 3 dogs that have really been trained to drive a car! In order to raise awareness and encourage adoption of their rescued dogs, the Society [...]
As we approach the peak holiday travel season, many dog and pet owners are getting a little concerned about taking their pets on the plane with them for their flight back home. While there is no to panic, some simple precautions and preparations came help ensure a much happier travel experience. Just because thousands and [...]
As we discussed in a previous article on separation anxiety, dogs that suffer from separation anxiety feel distressed and frightened when they are left without their owner. The level of the dog’s anxiety can range from mild to severe. A mild case is often presented when the dog is pacing, over-grooming, and panting, whereas a [...]
Betty White is known for her many different personalities and roles. Personally, I’ll always associate her with The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. But one role which is not acting for her is her advocacy for animals. Betty White has been personally involved in many different animal support programs, especially in Los [...]
Considering that training one dog to walk on a leash is quite a challenge, is there any way you can ever walk two dogs at the same time? Especially two large breeds? Even those feisty toy breeds can be a monumental challenge to control together?! The answer is… possibly, as long as the dogs get [...]
Update: Here is a followup article that discusses 6 ways to address separation anxiety in dogs. Does this sound like you and your dog? He is a sweet dog, eager to please, and enjoys being around you and your whole family. Perhaps you have had him since he was a puppy. But lately, you notice that [...]
Update (4-January-2013): Read about Miley’s latest rescue adoption: Miley Cyrus Rescues Another Puppy! Popular American actress, singer, and songwriter Miley Cyrus (A.K.A. Hannah Montana) turned 20 years old last Friday (Nov 23, 2012). Miley chose to celebrate her birthday in a very special and meaningful way – by supporting and promoting animal rescue programs in [...]
All across the country, more and more designated property areas are being built specifically for dogs. This is a wonderful trend that should be taking place in every city across the United States. For example, California has dog parks in Runyon Park and Laurel Canyon that became so popular, they were soon overcrowded and new [...]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I hope that we all stop for a few moments and think about all that we have to be thankful for – no matter how challenging life is at times… We also need to be sure to take a few moments to think about how the Thanksgiving dinner will affect our [...]