Preparing Your Pooch For His First Dog Groomer Visit
Is Scruffy starting to look a bit scruffy? We've put together some points on what you need to do to prepare your pup for his first dog groomer visit.
Top 10 Reasons To Put Your Dog In Doggie Daycare
It’s the “in” thing to do right now. People are putting their dogs in doggie daycare and loving it. It may seem unnecessary to some, but us dog people know t…
Nine Toasty Tips To Keep Your Senior Dog Warm Outdoors This Winter
The star and the inspiration for this post is Kevin Roberts’ dog, Willow, who has since crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. He brought her home when she w…
What A Treat: Choosing The Best Dog Treats
Your dog deserves a treat now and then. But how do you pick the best dog treats for your pooch? Let's go over what to look for and when to give them.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Spankee
Meet Spankee, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Spankee is an adult English Pointer and Dalmatian Mix from Newcastle, Oklahoma. He’s already neutered, hou…
Soggy Doggy Super Shammy Review
Oscar hates baths and he hates being wet - what a diva. That's why I was happy to take the Soggy Doggy Super Shammy out for a "dry" run to see if it worked.
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Lou
Meet Lou, the winner of our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Lou is a 6-year-old male Dogues de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) from Little Sai…
What You Need To Know About Dog Food Labels
What’s going in your dog’s bowl? Read dog food labels carefully before you buy Looking into what goes into your dog’s food is an important…
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lightning
Meet Lightning, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Lightning is a 3-year-old Poodle mix from Cheektowaga, NY. He’s already neutered, goo…
The Pet Loo – An Indoor Potty for Dogs
Suitable for use indoors and outdoors (to keep on your patio or balcony if you live in a condo), The Pet Loo is basically your backyard in a box.
Your Dog’s Noise Anxieties Are Silenced With The ThunderShirt
Just Like A Warm Hug, The ThunderShirt Calms Your Dog’s Anxiety Late summer and early fall is known as a time of year when storms and unpredictable met…
Up At The Cottage Cheese Chicken And Rice Dog Food Recipe
I love that spring is finally here. That means summer is right around the corner and it’ll soon be time to head up to the cottage for a little R&R. Chi…
What’s The Difference Between Fleas and Ticks?
Sure, fleas and ticks are little pains in the butt, but did you know that there are differences between the two? Know what youre up against this spring.
Golden Goodness Dog Treat Recipe
We called it the Golden Goodness Dog Treat Recipe because there are a lot of gold ingredients: whole wheat flour, wheat bran, honey and rolled oats.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Gumu
Meet Gumu, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Gumu is an adult male English Bulldog and Boxer Mix from Portland, OR. He is already neutered, h…
Dry Vs. Wet Dog Foods: Which Is The Right Choice? Part 3
In Part 3 of her series on Dry vs. Wet dog food, Sabine Contreras, Canine Care and Nutrition Consultant, goes over a few popular myths of feeding wet food, a…
New York’s Potential Dog Poop Problem Will Scare The Crap Out Of You
One blogger figures out what would happen if all New Yorkers decided not to Poop and Scoop Ahhhhh, the quiet calm and relaxation of a winter wonderland &ndas…
Blind Service Dog’s Smile Brightens The Lives Of Others
Born without sight, Smiley serves up a smile and hope to those who need it most. Bright and perky therapy dogs are a common sight at many nursing homes. They…
5 Safety Tips For Moving With Dogs
Moving is a long process, so you'll want to simplify as much as possible. We've put together a few tips to make moving with dogs safe and stress-free.
Brushing Your Dog: A Guide for All Coat Types
Give your dog the brush off… with the right kind of brushing for his coat type Brushing your dog might seem fairly straight forward, but there’s…
PetPaint Halloween Prize Pack Giveaway
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like us, you’re pretty excited to doll your dog up for the big day. And that’s…
Can Your Neighbor Make Your Dog Vomit? (And Other Reasons To Hire A Pe
Keep calm and hire a professional – how to keep your hound happy and healthy while you’re on holiday If you were to walk next door and ask your n…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Sugar
Meet Sugar, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Sugar is a 2-year-old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier from California. Here’s wh…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Kiaya
Say hello to Kiaya, our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. Here’s what her owner, Aurelia, has to say about her: “This is Kiaya…
Hear Doggy! Martian Dog Toy Contest
We love how cute and quiet the Hear Doggy! Martian Dog Toys are. And that's why we're giving away a pair to one lucky dog in our very first dog toy contest!
6 Handy Tips When Renovating With Dogs In The House
Kevin Roberts just finished renovating his house, and as a dog dad, that means that extra precautions had to be taken to keep his pooches safe. Here are a fe…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Poppy
It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – it’s time to announce our Upside Down Dog of the Week from Upsidedowndogs.com. This week’…
Gluten-Free Carob Molasses Dog Treat Recipe
This Gluten-Free Carob Molasses Dog Treat Recipe uses rice flour to keep the gluten out and the tasty in. I added an egg to help it keep its consistency.
Pope Francis Says All Dogs (And Cats) Do Go To Heaven
Pope Francis continues to prove he’s anything but traditional with his latest declaration Recently, during his weekly address at St. Peter’s Squa…
Another Contest? It Looks Like Some Bunny Likes Us On Facebook This Ea
Hoppy Easter! Animal Planet wants to celebrate by giving you a very special Easter basket We’re giving you another reason to like us on Facebook this E…
Top 10 Cutest Dog Breeds
You know you want an excuse to look at photos of outrageously cute dogs and puppies. And for that reason, we give you our Top 10 list of cutest dog breeds.
Amazing Therapy Dogs Help Diabetics Live Healthier, Happier Lives
Is there anything dogs can’t do? Non-profit organization Dogs4Diabetics is training therapy dogs to detect low blood sugar. More and more, we’re…
Roll Out The Oats Dog Treat Recipe
It’s time to roll out the yumminess with our Roll Out The Oats Dog Treat Recipe. There’s a little bit of everything in here and it all adds up to…
Basic Dog Tricks: Shake A Paw
The shake a paw trick is a basic trick that should be one of your dog's standards that he can pull out when guests come over and he wants to impress them.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lionel
This week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com is Lionel, a strapping fellow who has plenty of love to give. He’s a Boxer and Great Dan…
Lucky’s MMMMeaty Homemade Dog Stew Recipe
We welcome recipe submissions from our readers and are pleased to share this dog stew recipe from Sherry Faubus: Luckys MMMMeaty Homemade Dog Stew Recipe
Product Review: Nina Ottosson Dog Magic Puzzle
Puzzled about purchasing this Nina Ottosson canine brain-teasing toy? Let me help “solve” your dilemma. We can exercise our dogs all day long, bu…
Cannonball! Check Out These Adorable Pictures Of Puppies Underwater
Yes, this is actually someone’s day job (and it’s okay to be jealous). Professional photographer Seth Casteel has made a career out of taking gre…
What Should You Do If Your Dog Gets A Sunburn
What happens when Fido gets too much sun? The same thing that happens to his humans. It hurts! So, it’s important to know what to do if your dog gets t…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Charlie
Cheerio mate! This week’s Upside Down Dog from Upsidedowndogs.com is Charlie. This Jack Russell and Beagle mix is from South East, UK and is “goi…
Let It Snow: Getting Ready To Make The Most Of Winter With Your Dog
When I wrote an article on Urban Mushing, I was contacted by Kev Roberts, a skijoring, kicksledding, and dog-scootering aficionado who lives in Winnipeg, Man…
Wisdom Panel 2.0 Review
We test the all-in-one DNA kit to see if it can determine what kind of breed your dog is When you’re out with your dog, people come up to talk to you.…
Top 10 Stocking Stuffers For Dogs
There's a lot of awesome stuff out there and it can be hard to choose to get your furry BFF. That's why we've got our Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Dogs.
Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Garrett
What a happy fellow! Please meet Garrett, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Garrett is a young male Labrador Retriever Mix from Westport, Con…
Carob And Pumpkin Dog Cake Recipe
I feel really bad because I’m not going to Trick or Treat with Oscar for Halloween (I’ll be hanging with other pet bloggers at Barkworld). To mak…
Upside Down Dog Of The Week – Betty
We know it’s only Tuesday – only four more days until the weekend. To make the beginning of the week more enjoyable, we present to you our Upside…
Dogs Wearing Soccer Jerseys Score With World Cup Fans
PetGuide.com can’t wait for 2014 FIFA World Cup to start tomorrow. And when it kicks off in Brazil, we’ll all be watching with our pooches, sport…
Picture of Pitbull Cuddling With Bunnies and Chick Goes Viral
The picture features a Pitbull hanging out with a chick on its head and a basket of bunnies has gone viral, and has people talking about the breed.
So You Think You Can Pet Sit?
Take it from a pro – being a Dog Nanny isn’t as easy as you think When I first opened my business, it was primarily obedience training. After a y…
Pups And Coffee Cups: Rescue Dogs While Enjoying Fair-Trade Coffee
A Kickstart project aims to open a café that caters to latte and dog lovers – it’s an adoption shelter and coffee bar all in one! A North…
The Winners Of Our Tongues Out Contest
These pictures got our tongues wagging during our Envvy Uglies contest Let’s start out by saying that you guys really outdid yourselves with the photos…
Product Review: Wellness CORE Superfood Protein Bars
After a hard workout, you turn to a protein bar to restore your energy and fuel your body. But the ones for humans aren’t always made with the healthie…
How Second-Hand Smoke Affects Your Dog
Need another good reason to quit smoking? That nasty habit could be killing your dog! You probably already know the dangers of second-hand smoke for infants…
Liam J. Perk Foundation: Dog Safety Awareness And Education For Famili
After an unthinkable tragedy, the Perk family transformed their sorrow into a foundation that educates parents and kids about living with dogs After darkness…
Zippy Full-Body Suits For Dogs Are Spiffy In A Jiffy!
When you combine style and function, you get a protective, stylish coat that protects your dog from a host of seasonal elements We admit, at first glance, Zi…
Customized Dog Food From PawTree Has Your Dog’s Name All Over It
pawTree is a cool concept that delivers customized nutrition and pet products to your door, and lets you make money by becoming a petPro When PetGuide.com me…
Product Review: Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie
To say that outdoor enthusiast Kevin Roberts is always on the go with his dogs is a little bit of an understatement. No matter what the season, he’s ne…
Adoptable Dog of the Week – Brewster
Meet Brewster, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Brewster is an adult male Terrier and Australian Cattle Dog Mix in Jackson, MS. He’s a…
My Favorite Pet Friendly Cities in America
Oh, what we would give to travel the country with our dogs! But if we can’t do it, at least we can live vicariously though Lauren Bassart, who shares h…
What Dog Breed Is Right For Me?
There are many dog breeds - with pure breeds and designer cross breeds, the options are seemingly endless. Ask yourself: "What dog breed is right for me?"