Dana Okafor

Beagles sit at number six on the popularity charts, and once you live with one you understand why. They were bred to hunt in packs, so they are sociable to a fault, easygoing, and happy to do their own thing when you are busy. Loyal little hounds. People fall for the soft eyes and the […]

A Goldendoodle is a Golden Retriever crossed with a Standard Poodle. Because it is a hybrid, you get more variation from one puppy to the next than you would with a purebred. Two littermates can end up looking and acting fairly different. Still, most share the same broad traits. They tend to be smart, affectionate,

French Bulldogs sit near the top of almost every popularity ranking, and they have for years. That popularity hides a catch. Before you fall for the bat ears and the snorty little face, you owe yourself an honest look at the french bulldog pros and cons, because this is a breed that asks a lot

Golden Retrievers land near the top of almost every popular-breed list, and the reputation is earned. They are friendly, they are easygoing, and they tend to behave once they understand what you want. They also happen to be ridiculously cute, which never hurts. Deciding to bring home a dog is rarely simple. Loving dogs and

If a new puppy is on your mind, odds are the German Shepherd has crossed it. They are smart, capable working dogs, and they pour a lot of energy and affection into the families lucky enough to keep up with them.  No dog is perfect. Every breed comes with a trade-off, and the trick is

Crate training, whether for a new puppy or an older dog, is a real milestone for the two of you. Once you have picked a good crate, the next question is where to put the dog crate in the house. The spot matters more than people expect. The crate should feel like a calm, welcoming

Are you worried about your dog getting too bored? Dogs are very sensitive, and using the right type of stimulation will help your dog stay in the best mood and shape. In this article, we’ll review 10 of the best interactive dog toys on the market to help you pick the right one. The CleverPet

Sharing trail time with your dog sounds simple until the gap between your pace and theirs becomes a problem. Small dogs tap out after a mile. Older dogs with joint trouble may struggle on uneven ground. Finding the best dog stroller for hiking gives you a way to keep going without leaving your dog behind.

Most dogs run into a yeast infection at some point. It comes with the territory. Knowing how to deal with it before it spreads saves your dog a lot of scratching and saves you a vet bill. The right shampoo is where you start, and that part we can actually help with. Short on time?

Nobody brings home a new puppy hoping to walk right back out the door. Sooner or later, though, you have to. Leaving a puppy home alone for the first time is stressful for both of you. Skip the training and a young pup can spiral into anxiety, then take it out on your baseboards, your

Plenty of dogs get around with no tail at all, or just a stub where one would be. With some of them, the tail was removed days after birth. With others, it was never there to begin with. Those second ones are the natural bobtails: dogs born with no tail or a very short one,

A handful of breeds are instantly recognizable by those long, droopy jowls. But why do dogs have jowls in the first place? What are they actually for? Here is the surprising part. Jowls do real jobs. They also bring a few downsides that any owner of a droopy-faced dog needs to stay on top of.

Panting is about the most ordinary thing a dog does. Most of the time it just means he’s hot and working to cool himself down. The car is where it gets murkier. So why do dogs pant in the car? Heat is only one answer, and learning to tell the harmless panting from the kind

Dog urine stains and odors test every owner’s patience. Cleaning up after your dog comes with the territory. A good enzyme cleaner is the difference between a spot that vanishes and one that keeps pulling your dog back to the same corner, which is exactly why the best enzyme cleaner for dog urine earns a

Dogs lick and even chew their paws now and then. Most of the time it’s nothing, just normal grooming. The catch is that the same behavior can tip into a real problem, sometimes bad enough that a dog injures itself. That’s why it pays to know why a dog licks its paws in the first

Picture the good kind of morning. Sunlight through the windows, a real cup of coffee, the house smelling clean and fresh.  Few things set up a day better than waking to clean air and an open window.  Now picture the opposite. You wake up and the whole place reeks of dog pee. That smell alone

When your dog suddenly loses interest in the dry food that used to disappear in seconds, it rarely means what owners assume. It’s usually not boredom with the same kibble, and it’s usually not the portion size. The real reasons sit a little deeper, and we’ll work through them here. A dog can happily eat

Sun, snow, or rain, the walk still happens. Your dog needs it every day.  And every day those paws come back carrying dirt, road salt, or worse. Cleaning them is not just about your floors, it is about his health. Cleaning paws can be a wrestling match, so a little prep goes a long way.