Fostered dogs often need to learn skills such as toilet training, walking on lead, and basic skills like wait, leave, and down (depending on the skills of the foster carer and the dog, of course) – a dog with life skills is less likely to have a failed adoption (returned to the ado...
It___to me that last November, I once fostered (代养)a brown baby dog also called Winnie over Thanksgiving Day. I cried sadly for three days after she was taken away for adoption.I asked the woman___she had adopted Winnie with that name, She___. Then I asked when she adopted Win...
DogVills.com is a comprehensive blog for dog lovers, focusing on everything from dog training and behavior to adoption and care tips. Nicole, the editor-in-chief and passionate dog enthusiast, leads a team dedicated to enriching the lives of dogs and their owners. The blog combines practical...
Another option for getting a dog is to put out some feelers for your friends and family. You just never know if someone you know has been considering re-homing their pooch. Moreover, having an existing relationship with the previous family gives you peace of mind for adoption. Is there suc...
Click on one to see photos, a short description and all the adoption information. Here you can share the animal profile, or like it to go back to it. Swipe through to quickly look at different pets until you find your new soulmate. It is incredibly easy and efficient to use.DOG FIRST...
A 100+ pound dog that does not know how to behave can be a real problem. Exercise A Great Pyrenees is not an overly active dog, but it will still need moderate exercise. They were bred to be mountain dogs to protect livestock. While they will patrol the area they are protecting, they...
It has an average weight of 40 pounds compared to the 77-pound average weight of a male Bergamasco. Old English Sheepdog –Also a herding dog, it is very intelligent and affectionate. The Old English Sheepdog, however, is much more difficult to groom. Australian Shepherd –Another herding...
Caring for an Akita Akitas look a lot likeShiba Inu dogs: a foxlike face; pointed triangle-shaped ears; a thick, plush coat; and a fluffy tail that curls over their back. But unlike 20-pound Shibas, the Akita’s size is large—they weigh 70–130 pounds and stand 24–28 inches tall...
She is a 65 pound German Shepherd mix who is a good reader of what other dogs want. Nearing 10 years old, she has matured into a playful adult who loves playing with puppies or just going on a walk with another dog. Get her on the beach and she turns into a zoomie puppy herself!
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION:I was initially inspired to write about dog poop after receiving a question from a friend, whose dog MeMe (photo on the left) took great pains to scramble up a mound of snow to defecate on top of it. That meant that friend Debbie had to scramble up herself, ...