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Fostering isn’t just a wonderful opportunity for the dog, it helps shelters, rescue organizations, and the one doing the fostering! Let’s take a look at some of the benefits.

If you live in Central Texas, you might not be as concerned about protecting your dog from cold weather as...

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What does it take to get a neglected or abused Boxer out of a terrible situation and into their furever...

Is your Boxer a pumpkin spice fan? If so, you’ll be happy to know that raw and cooked pumpkin are both safe for dogs and can even offer some health benefits, as long as you’re not feeding them an old pumpkin that’s been sitting outside on the porch for weeks.

Just because we’re in Central Texas doesn’t always mean we love the smell of Fritos – especially when it comes...

Coming across a stray dog, especially one in bad shape, tugs at the heartstrings of any animal lover. Our first...

When there is already a dog in a home introducing a second one can get a bit tricky.  It’s important not to throw two dogs together and expect they will automatically be best friends.  In the wild, dogs live in “packs” and they decide who will be the alpha or dominant dog, and they determine the pecking order for the pack.  If you do not establish the hierarchy in your home the dog will do it for you.  This is a bad thing and will usually lead to aggressive behaviors in your dogs.

It’s not something you often think about and hopefully you’ll never have to do it but administering first aid to a pet can be a stressful situation, especially if you don't have the right supplies. Here are ten items to include in a pet first aid kit — it just may save your dog’s life.

Warm weather can bring on additional challenges for dog owners with brachycephalic breeds like Boxers, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Pugs, Frenchies, and Boston terriers. Because of these pooches’ short skull shape and nose, they usually have a reduced ability to breathe in air; thus, causing them to overheat more easily than other, longer-nosed breeds. As a result, these short-nosed dogs tend to become more vulnerable to heat-related problems like heat stroke, which can be life-threatening.

When you say, “It’s time to walk the dog,” many people assume that your pup needs to potty. Yes, walking...