Many dog owners put up "BEWARE OF THE DOG" signs to warn others that they have a dog, or to deter potential break-ins. While these signs are posted with the intention to protect ourselves and our dogs, in some cases these signs can actually work against us. Let's talk more about it: Semantics matter The words we use can matter a whole lot when it comes to the signs we use on our properties in regards to our dogs. Words such as "beware," "warning," or "caution" can be seen as

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if our dogs are playing or if a fight is about to happen. And sometimes, what we think is a gesture of play is actually an act of dominance or aggression. After all, teeth, loud noises, and making physical contact are often involved in both instances of play and fighting. Here are five common things to keep an eye out for when dogs are interacting to help you determine if they're playing or not. Play Bows You've probably seen these before (if

Dogs. They’ve been with us humans for thousands of years . They’ve been alongside us for so long that many of us feel it’s unnatural to NOT have a dog in our lives. So, we bring these adorable, loyal creatures into our homes and hearts with excitement and anticipation of blissful companionship and living happily ever after. Sometimes though, our daydreams are quickly interrupted by how much time our new buddy needs in ways we didn’t expect. Let’s explore three unexpected time