With the new year here I thought it would be a good idea to look at some animal welfare statistics for the United States. In my next...

So many of us pet owners love to take our pup to Starbucks and get them a Pup Cup. We humans look forward to the pumpkin spice lattes all...

Pets can provide companionship and emotional support for Seniors, and there are many health benefits to owning a pet. It is also...

When choosing a leash for your dog, retractable leashes have risks and safety issues you must consider.

Food, water, belly rubs! While you know the basic doggie needs, read on for five less obvious but no  less important needs

Good for You, Your Pet, and the Community Prevent A Litter – It’s Good For You Spayed and neutered pets are better, more affectionate,...

The summer months can be uncomfortable-even dangerous-for pets and people. It’s  difficult enough simply to cope with rising...

What makes your dog tick? And how do you know if a dog has the potential to be a  good fit with your family? A great place to start is...

Quietly, behind the scenes, without any recognition, are legions of amazing people who  are making a difference in ways large and small....

Why Should You Crate Train Your Dog? Crate training is a vitally important part of bringing a dog of any age into your life and  home. It...

A Dog’s Five Senses: They are just like ours-but not. Just like for humans, the five senses play an important role in helping dogs ...

With summer and the warmer weather here, it is important that your dog does not get  overheated.

This article is an excerpt from a book Time magazine did in 2018 - How Dogs Think-Inside The Canine Mind. At that time they spoke to...

How Does the Law Define a Service Dog? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, “service animals are defined as dogs that are...

ALL newly adopted dogs, fosters, transports and pet  guests should be treated as a flight risk, regardless of age or temperament....

What is Obesity in Dogs? Obesity can be defined as an excess accumulation of body  fat that contributes to disease. Dogs that weigh at...

When I look back at 2023 and all that Positive Paws BHC  has accomplished, I am amazed and grateful. We would never have been able to...

Wondering what I would write about this week, I came across an article  that resonated with me personally. It is in the Jan/Feb issue of...

How Do We Know If Dogs Have a Sense of Time? Dogs can’t tell us what time means to them – but maybe we can try and understand if dogs...

There are many recipes for making natural treats for your dog at home. I always have meant to try one but truly, when I looked at the...