Author: Peggy Swager

Majestic and beautiful in its wild and rugged fashion, we owe our dog’s heritage to the wolf. Owning a wolf would seem like owning a piece of nature. So why not own one? If you elect to try, you will discover that you need a permit to own a full-blooded wolf, or any wolf-dog cross…

Dogs seem to be full of love and devotion, but is that “love” actually fear? Many mistake insecurity in dogs as love. And if we encourage and cultivate that insecurity, we can end up with a dog who has unhealthy habits. If you have a dog that shadows you around the house because it is…

Some dogs seem relatively easy to house-train while others defy all efforts. Then there are dogs who have house-training problems that crop up even after the dog was supposed to be trained. To avoid excessive cleaning of your carpet, be sure to take smart steps with your dog. Use the right approach. Shoving a dog’s…

“My dog is stubborn!” I’ve heard this refrain from many dog owners over the years. I used to agree with the idea, but that was before I had a conversation with a mule trainer. I still remember my decision to call him. I felt that my young Jack Russell terrier’s name was included as an…

The idea of fostering a dog sounds simple – you give a dog a temporary home until it has the opportunity to find a permanent home. But, the experience is far from simple. I look back now at dogs I have homed until they found their forever home, and I will admit the past three…