When choosing a dog as a pet, most people want an animal that is loving, affectionate, and will serve as a great companion. While these traits are common in most dog breeds, there are certain breeds that are held in high esteem for their affection towards humans. If you are looking for a family pet […]
Service Dog for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that disrupts someone’s breathing as they’re sleeping. Unfortunately, people are at their most vulnerable when they’re sleeping because it’s hard to notice something wrong with the body or its surroundings. For these reasons, treating sleep-related conditions with medications might not be enough. This is where a service dog for sleep […]
Comfort Animals
Pets are a pretty standard household member in the United States. Pets keep you company, add fun and exercise to your life, and give you a sense of responsibility. They can be the perfect addition to someone’s life who is lonely, while also providing services to the disabled. Many people living with PTSD and people […]
Service Dog for the Elderly
The elderly face a wide range of medical challenges, including difficulties with mobility, vision, and hearing. As the Baby Boomer generation reaches and passes retirement age, there is an ever-increasing need for better treatment options, facilities, and services for the elderly. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for conditions related to age, but there are various […]
Emotional Support Training for Dogs
Emotional support dogs (ESDs) are an effective therapy for individuals with mental and emotional disabilities. Not only do they provide comfort and support, but they can also help during a crisis, such as an anxiety attack. While emotional support animals require much less training than service animals, there are requirements your dog must meet to […]
Service Dog for Mobility
Dogs are man’s best friend, as the adage goes. While most people appreciate that a dog can be a great company and good for security, some need a dog to help them with everyday tasks. Of course, a dog can be all three—a loveable canine pet that will shower you with affection, a watcher who […]
The Best Emotional Support Dog Breeds
They say dogs are man’s best friend. From the very beginning of recorded history, dogs have been there beside their masters, protecting them and keeping them company. This still holds true today more than ever—as emotional support dogs pose a measurable benefit to mental health. If you’re thinking of getting an emotional support dog, you […]
Zuchon Breed Overview
The Zuchon (pronounced zoo-shawn), sometimes also called Shichon or Teddy Bear, is a hybrid breed designer dog. Zuchons are a cross between Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu breeds. As such, their name is derived from the two breeds from which they own their lineage. Zuchons are not recognized as a breed by the American Kennel […]
Can Dogs Eat Mango?
Dogs will eat about anything that you drop, so dog owners have to be very careful and informed about what they’re pets should and should not consume. Generally, the safest option is to only feed your pet dog food and treats that are recommended by veterinarians for the specific size and breed of your dog. […]
Texas Heeler Breed Overview
The Texas Heeler is a relatively unknown dog breed, but nonetheless vitally important in certain regions of the United States. Though many people may not have heard of the Texas Heeler, they have grown in popularity in recent years, and are expanding beyond their original homes on ranches and cattle farms. Today, the Texas Heeler […]