It’s easy to forget, as you’re shopping for a pet, that the behaviors of your working dog breed have been carefully selected for, sometimes over a period of centuries. In other word, if you have ...

Ever have a dog who liked to get revenge? My dog would communicate her displeasure after being taken to the groomers by finding the biggest, most disgusting mud puddle she could on her next walk, and ...

Some people say that owning a dog is like having a child and in many ways this seems to ring true. Like parents, owners have to take care of their furry friends and stay on top of their personal ...

Australian Shepherds are a beloved breed known for their intelligence, loyalty and energetic nature. However, many owners find themselves wondering can Australian Shepherds be left alone, and if so, ...

WEST POINT, Neb. (KOLN) - In the Steffen family’s early years, they owned two dogs: a standard Australian Shepherd and a Cocker Spaniel. The mother, Melissa, thought to herself, “Wouldn’t it be the ...

The miniature American shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, developed in the 1960s in California from small, unregistered Australian shepherds. They were originally called miniature Australian ...

Sharing a space with another means patience and understanding. It means waiting your turn and allowing a give and take. These rules apply for siblings, roommates, partners, and humans as well as ...