When I learned how much energy Sue Black puts into running Milwaukee County Parks, it didn’t surprise me that her beloved canine was a Jack Russell Terrier. Sue rises at 5:30 a.m. to care for her canine, works out while her pooch...
Mispronounced a word? Who cares, certainly not Sparky. Skipped a word? Not a problem, at least not for Tigger. A bit of a lisp or stuttering while reading? Hey, Sassy doesn’t mind. The job of Rover (and his fellow reading...
Did someone’s dog cause you some trouble? Did your lovable pooch cause someone else some trouble? If the trouble resulted in damages of $5,000 or less, your dispute will likely be resolved in small claims court. This month’s...
You can teach an old dog new tricks, and that goes for grooming too. However, the grooming process will be much easier on your pet if you start him or her at an early age. The sooner the better, as long as your pup is up to date...
Most of us are familiar with that overwhelming sense of loss when our beloved companions die. The inevitable heartbreak comes, and difficult decisions are the last thing we need—Do we want to carry his body home from the vet? Are...
“Miss Evy is a singing boxer as many are” says Linda Ubbesen when describing her boxer. “She will do the woo woo woo whenever she wants attention and when you get home at night. Also, all boxers do the heart-warming kidney bean...
Bringing home a rescued or adopted dog can be both a very rewarding and challenging experience. A majority of rescued dogs make wonderful family pets and can adapt quickly to their new environment – your home. Unfortunately, with...
Mange is a term used to identify a skin disease in dogs caused by microscopic skin parasites. In dogs, there are two major types of “mange”: contagious mange and non-contagious mange.Contagious mange is most commonly caused by...
