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Do dogs make you happier? According to a study by the University of Missouri, the answer is yes! The study found that people who own dogs are more likely to report being happy than those who do not own dogs. In fact, dog owners were found to be 43% more likely to say they were “very happy” than non-dog owners. So why do dogs make us happier? There are many reasons! One reason is that dogs provide us with companionship. They are always happy to see us and they make us feel loved. Dogs also require us to take care...

If you're a dog owner, then you know that your pup's paws can take a beating during the winter. Between the salt and chemicals used on sidewalks and roads, and the ice and snow, your dog's paws are likely to become rough and cracked. In this blog post, we will discuss home remedies for rough dog paws that are both effective and affordable. We'll also talk about how to prevent paw problems from happening in the first place! Home Remedies for Rough Dog Paws If your dog's paws are already rough and cracked, there are a few home remedies that...

Dogs are known for being dirty animals. They roll in the mud, swim in ponds and play with other animals, all of which leads to them being covered in dirt and grime. So, can you wash a dog with regular shampoo? The answer is yes, you can use regular shampoo to wash your dog; however, it's not the best option. Dog-specific shampoos are made to cleanse the fur and skin of dogs without causing any irritation or drying out their skin. If you don't have any dog-specific shampoo on hand, you can use a diluted baby shampoo or dish soap...

Corgis are one of the most popular dog breeds around, and for good reason! They're adorable, have a great personality and love to play. But there's one thing about these little Welsh dogs that often puzzles their owners - their habit of "splooting." So what is splooting, and why do corgis do it? Why do Corgi's Sploot? A sploot is a term used to describe the behavior of a corgi when it squats and releases gas or feces simultaneously. Corgis are the only dog breed known to do this. While the reason for splooting is unknown, there are a few...

It seems odd, doesn't it? But there's actually a very reasonable explanation for this bizarre behavior. Corgis are known to be one of the "deepest sleepers" out there, but that doesn't mean they can't wake up-they just do so slowly. When sleeping on their back, the dog is able to quickly react to any potential threats with no issue. Corgis, like the closely related Welsh Corgi and Cardigan Corgi breeds, were primarily herding dogs back in the day-but not just of cows or other four legged animals. The little canines were used to manage herds of sheep as well as...