Question: I recently started dating a guy I like very much. We both have dogs. I have a six year old female German Shepherd, and my boyfriend has a Tibetan Terrier. The first few times we had the dogs together they got along fine. The next time they were together my dog pinned his dog […]

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It’s been awhile since we promoted our newsletter. We have a March newsletter in the works, so now is the perfect time for a little blatant self promotion…
The PupLife.com Newsletter is a little different from most. First, we offer special discounts on PupLife.com products available only to our newsletter subscribers. So, it saves you money.
Second, […]

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While Labs, Yorkies and German Shepherds remain tops in the U.S. overall (based on the American Kennel Club registry), here are some of the most popular pups by city.
- Manhattan:
Taking a bite of the Big Apple, Poodles are tops in New York City.
- Seattle:
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as well as the Shiba Inu are […]

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Our little Scout (Soft Maple’s Beachcomber CGC) has been a busy boy these past few weeks. In addition to winning his first conformation show, he earned his first AKC title, Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
According to the American Kennel Club, “Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in […]

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Our dogs love dog treat toys. Treat dispensing dog toys are a great way to keep your pet engaged, entertained, and full of energy. Just fill the toy with goodies and watch your dog play.
Researchers are also recommending treat toys as a way to slow down pets that “wolf down” their food too fast. […]

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Does your job allow you to bring your dog to work? If so, how do you feel about it? If they don’t allow you to bring your dog, how do you feel about that? Since we work with our dogs Daisy and Scout all day long, we never really thought about this issue until now. […]

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Well, we did it! Scout took the big leap into the conformation ring today. He showed in the 12-18 month old class and took first place as well as winning first place for winner’s dog. Best of Breed went to Curlew (CH Riverwatch Southern Cross) who is one of the highest ranked Curlies in the […]

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According to this Discovery Channel report, Dogs Prefer Winners. The journal Animal Behavior recently performed a study where dogs were allowed to watch games of tug. The matches were both between humans and between animals. The dogs were then allowed to interact with the participants after the matches were complete. According to the study, the […]

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Dog narcolepsy? Really? That’s what we said, too. But apparently, it exists. According to Play Dead, Dog Diagnosed With Narcolepsy, it is possible. The article documents Skeeter, a toy poodle that falls asleep whenever he gets excited. What a horrible condition, especially for a dog. As we all know, getting excited (squirrels, toys, whatever) is […]

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Suddenly, it’s everywhere. Dog Massage is a rapidly growing field. While some my think that this is just another fad-type luxury service for pampered pets, there is actually a lot more to the concept. Massages provide the same benefits for dogs as they do for people. So for many dog owners, it is considered money […]

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Our pets are a part of the family. And what’s better than a family vacation? Here are a few tips for airline travel with your furry family members.
1. Information Is Key
Check with your airline to determine specific requirements for traveling with pets. Each airline differs so be sure to call ahead or check your airline’s […]

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