I love to drive our cats wild by playing with a laser pointer, but my own dogs aren’t too intrigued. Here is some good information on whether t0  use one with dogs.

By Aidan Bindoff

Are laser pointers safe to use with dogs for training or play? Some dogs have developed serious “obsessive-compulsive” type ..read more

The Ragdoll cat breed (sometimes called the Ragamuffin) is an American cat breed with a medium-long haired coat. The name comes from this breeds’ tendency to go completely limp like a ragdoll when picked up, which sets it apart from other breeds of cats. It is a very pretty cat with its silky-soft, rabbit-like coat, [...]

We've previously discussed the Web's amazing tendency to take very good ideas and adapt them to techniques largely unrelated to their original intent. Nowhere is this more currently prevalent than in the realm of Social Media Networking.

SM sites were intended to allow people to present a profile and keep in touch with interested parties. In essence a combination of ..read more

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a happy and energetic medium-sized dog that makes a loving companion. A native of Ireland, the Wheaten was historically kept as an all-purpose farm dog. Today, the breed is best known as a playful and affectionate companion. Besides its attractive personality, the Wheaten is also loved for its practical size (neither large nor small) ..read more

Wrinkly, puffy, bristly and undeniably unique, the Chinese Shar-Pei is probably the most unusual looking dog you will ever see. These dogs were bred for centuries by the Chinese to serve as guard dogs and hunters. Unfortunately, they were also bred for dogfighting. This explains the harsh bristly coat and extra-thick skin, which were somewhat resistant to bites and scratches. ..read more

When I started the Natural Dog Training blog, there was hardly any information on-line about how to use Natural Dog Training with your dog.  So starting this blog was a bit of an experiment for me – would you even be interested?  How effective could a “blog” be at teaching you a completely new way of working with your dog?  ..read more

Not a day goes by that I don’t run into someone walking their dog on the street, whether I am going to the grocery store or on my way to the gym. The frustrating thing is when I see how very few people walk their dog with stauncher. They will have their dog on a long, slackened lead, 10 feet ..read more