Being a pet parent is no easy job. From catching their hunger cues to working on potty training, a myriad of responsibilities come along with having a furry companion at home. When talking about dogs in particular, there's another hassle to deal with - their burst of excitement when visitors arrive. To help prevent this behavior, dog trainers Morgan Strack and Katie Eaton, who run the training facility The Good Dog Yorktown (@thegooddogyorktown) in Virginia, shared a useful video. The trick to calming your dog in front of visitors has a lot to do with using a tether and the internet is grateful for this advice.

Dog trainers' simple hack to keep pets calm when having visitors is a life-saver for pet parents

HuffPost

Animal experts share the ill-informed decisions you should avoid when you take your dog or cat on a trip.

9 Mistakes People Make When Traveling With Pets

Are you thinking about getting a dog for the first time? It’s exciting, but picking the right breed can be tough. While all dogs can be loving companions, some breeds are easier for first-time pet owners to handle than others. Knowing which breeds might be tougher to manage ahead of time can help you find the perfect pup to match your lifestyle and set you up for a happy life together. We’ve taken some guesswork out of the process and compiled a list of the worst dogs for first-time owners, based on expert opinions across eight websites. It’s not that these dogs aren’t lovable – they just might be better suited for experienced pet owners. Did we miss a breed you wish we added to the list? Comment below.

Warning: These Dog Breeds Are a Nightmare for First-Time Owners!

Virginia State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Two puppies were found abandoned in a sealed cardboard box, as the cost of living takes a toll on rescue centres and pet owners. RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal Centre in Somerset took the dogs in, who were just a few weeks old, after they were found by a member of the public at a roadside in Burtle on 5 July.

Puppies found abandoned in sealed box

Best Life

Here are the 9 worst mistakes dog owners make that are undermining their dog’s happiness and causing long term issues, according to Atherton.

Dog Trainer Shares 8 Worst Mistakes Dog Owners Make

I see all kinds of patients: kitties, pups, rabbits, iguanas! Rats, ferrets, you name it. And they are owned by all kinds of folks: young, old, newlyweds, young families, and the old to very old, ill, or debilitated. Pets can be a great morale booster for the elderly, yet they...

Best Pets for Old People: Enhancing Senior Lives with Furry Companions

InspireMore

You know you picked a good daycare […]
The post Golden Retriever Loves Doggy Daycare So Much He Refuses To Leave appeared first on InspireMore.

Golden Retriever Loves Doggy Daycare So Much He Refuses To Leave

South Dakota State

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

Stories of friendships between different species are truly heartwarming. They show us the simple and pure love that can be found in nature. The story of Bella the cat and Daisy the dog is a perfect example of this. Bella, an experienced cat with a strong maternal instinct, lived on...

Cat Steals Her Neighbor Dog’s Puppies For The Most Heartwarming Reason Ever

PetsRadar

Call them gentle, laid-back homebodies or just plain lazy, certain canine breeds have low energy – and it can be a blessing.

32 low-energy dog breeds for laid-back pet parents

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

When fur babies are born, they are vulnerable little creatures who depend on their mama’s unconditional affection and loving care. Eight newborn puppies felt heartbroken after merciless people threw them on the street in the pouring rain. The tiny siblings kept crying while they were shivering from the cold....

Woman In Shock Finds 8 Tiny Helpless Puppies Abandoned In Heavy Rain

Ohio State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

How long do dogs live is a question on many pet parents' minds. We spoke to a vet to find out the answer.

How long do dogs live? We checked with a vet

Small, good deeds are often proof of a big heart. Seeing a hungry being begging for food and granting him that wish is the best proof of a good soul. This is exactly what the employees of one restaurant showed when they saw a poor, skinny dog ​​in front of their door. She didn’t ask for much, but just leftovers from the restaurant to satisfy her hunger.

Desperate Mother Dog Begs Passersby In Front Of A Restaurant To Feed Her And Her Two Puppies

Terryville, CT

Meet Chief; this handsome one-year-old, 35-pound German shepherd and hound blend is back at the Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. located in Terryville, Connecticut. He is searching for his forever home. Chief was rescued off the streets by a Good Samaritan a few months ago, who found him malnourished and covered...

Pup saved from street, full of fleas and starving, now at shelter after his rescuer was unable to keep him

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

NewsBreak

How Safe Is It To Put Your Pet In Cargo While Flying?

If you have ever seen your dog flop down on the floor at the sight of your suitcase, knowing that it means you'll be going away,...

How Safe Is It To Put Your Pet In Cargo While Flying?

Comments / 0