Christmas is a special time of year when we give to those we love such as family and friends. For most people, included in this group is the family dog. Our dogs give us companionship, loyalty and never-ending love. It seems only fair that we give them something extra special for the holiday's. Here are some great Christmas gift ideas for the family dog that are sure to make them feel loved!

Dog agility training is an excellent way to tap into your dog's natural strengths. You can utilize your dog's speed, flexibility, energy, and hunting instincts and more.

Is your dog suffering from skin infection? Do not ignore such symptoms. Skin rashes and itching is not limited to humans alone.

Buying a puppy or an adult dog is one of the most important purchases of a lifetime. You will be assuming control of another creature's life and you are, in effect, buying a new member of the family. But what sort of dog should you buy?

The Maltese dog makes a very lovable pet and is usually just dandy staying indoors with it's owner. When first bringing a Maltese pup home, it is essential that you begin the training process right away so that you will not be paying for it later on. Below you will find some common issues and how you can begin the teaching process at once.

If you just got a Shih Tzu puppy, there are a few common characteristics that they display. They are a small, yet sturdy, long body and legged dog, that will grow a long flowing coat in different colors. They don't need much exercise, and typically are proud, dignified, yet happy and playful. They are friendlier with strangers than most smaller breeds and less yappy.

Buying a pedigree puppy need not be a challenging as you may think. Follow these fantastic tips to make sure your purchase goes smoothly and how you can get the best puppy of the bunch.

You dog can have skin problems just like we humans do too. They have the same ailments like oily skin, dry skin, itching and rashes etc. At the first sign of trouble you would have to rush to the vet's clinic and the rest of the medication is similar including ointments and creams with suitable dietary changes.

If you have a dog like mine who may have had abuse in their past you will most likely want to muzzle them in public. I was faced with this problem but as my little Bichon/maltese was the perfect family member next to another dog and three cats I found muzzling him during our daily walks did the trick. Read on...

I love dressing my two dogs in their sweaters and taking a long leisurely walk. Even though I am no fashion guru I enjoy coordinating what color I am wearing with them. We are a team so looking like one in public makes us happy and brings smiles from all walks of life. Read on...

Halloween is a festival of fun and joy. It is a holiday filled with joy, partying, mouth-watering candies and various costumes. People of all the age groups enjoy the festival of Halloween. This is generally celebrated on the 31st day of the October month. There are a number of activities performed on the day of Halloween. Some of the activities include trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, ghost tours, bonfires, telling scary stories, watching horror movies, wearing funny costumes. In fact, it is one of the most awaited festivals of the year.

Dogs are truly amazing and adaptable animals. As well as being our loyal companions, they are valued co-workers - flushing out game birds, guarding our homes and livestock, sniffing out contraband drugs and explosives or even delectable truffles, rescuing people on mountains and in earthquakes, or simply visiting the sick and elderly in hospitals to lower blood pressure and speed up their recovery.

Owning a dog is a decision that should be thought over and over again. Your responsibilities don't end with just feeding them, taking them for a walk, or having them looked at by a vet. You should also make it feel loved and be a part of the family. And like kids who receive teachings in good manners and education, dogs should also undergo training. This is one of the reasons why many prospective dog owners hesitate, because they are afraid that they won't for a good job of training their dogs.

Dog agility training has benefits for both the dog and its trainer. It helps keep you fit, the dog enjoys it, and it's great fun to root for your dog in competitions.

If you thought that only humans have different kinds of skin and suffer from skin infections, you are wrong. Dogs do have the same problems too. They too have dry skin, oily skin and itchy skin. Any skin infection with your dog will mean rounds to vets clinic, buying ointments and changing dog's diet.