Dog agility, a fun and captivating sport in which dogs compete by racing through a course of various jumps and obstacles at a high rate of speed, is now recognized as the fastest growing dog sport in the world. Agility first debuted in England in 1978 as an entertaining halftime activity at the world-famous Crufts […]
Puppy Mouthing and Nipping: A Survival Story
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De-skunking Your Dog
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The Myth Of The Black Dog And Cat
For centuries, black dogs and cats have held a certain mythical status in culture and folklore. For instance, did you know: Ancient Egyptians treated black cats as royalty, and killing them was a capital offense. In several countries, the apparitions of black dogs were believed to be the unquiet ghosts of wicked souls. The Germans […]
Why Rats Make Great Companions
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and if you click on them and purchase a product, we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Goodpetparent.com only shares products that we strongly believe in and feel would be beneficial for our readers. When most people think about cute and furry low-maintenance “pocket pets”, […]