As pet parents, we’re always on the search for the perfect food for our canine companions. This includes choosing food that supports their nutritional needs and offers a delicious taste they can’t resist. There are many different dog foods to choose from, but we prefer to feed a high-quality natural dog food free from unnecessary fillers and additives. That’s why we love Rachael Ray Nutrish’s Whole Health Blend.

Love is in the air! Then again, isn’t love always in the air when your furbaby is around? We know it is, so we thought we’d find some fun and pawesome gift ideas that will make Valentine’s Day with your pet even better.

If you have recently brought a puppy into your home, it’s an exciting time! Especially if this is your first dog. One mistake that new pet owners make is to buy everything and anything that catches their attention, spending far more than needed to meet their new dog’s needs. This often results in piles of dog supplies sitting unused and going to waste. With treats specifically, you may purchase 5 different kinds only to find out later that 4 aren’t recommended for your dog due to the ingredients used, the brand’s recall history, or other factors.

You’re likely familiar with what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is and what it may look like in humans. But did you know that up to nearly a fifth of rescue dogs are also affected by canine PTSD? Research out of the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine suggests that more dogs suffer from it than we know, and understanding what symptoms look like can help dogs and their families live happier lives.

Was your dog or cat born to play? Are they interested in being in-fur-encers for PetSmart? It turns out they can, as PetSmart is looking for one special dog and one special cat to become their Chief Toy Testers.

Evolving from traditional ranching, western riding is a popular style associated primarily today with rodeos and the ranch lifestyle. It allows riders to control the horse with a single hand, freeing the other up for traditional ranch work like working a lasso. Today, horse lovers embrace Western riding not only as the preferred riding style when working on modern ranches but also for participating in rodeo events like barrel racing or enjoying a relaxing trail ride.

Do you have a dog with a bad habit of chewing anything and everything they can get ahold of? If so, you’re not alone! Dogs have an innate drive to chew, and they aren’t afraid to focus that energy on your favorite shoes or the leg of a chair if there isn’t a suitable chew toy available. It’s a struggle that many dog owners face, but it can be overcome.

If you share your heart with a heavy chewer, you know that investing in normal treats, toys, and dog chews is like throwing money out the window. Treats that are said to entertain a dog for hours are gone in the blink of an eye. Luckily, some companies have gone out of their way to develop treats with these chew-happy dogs in mind.

Oh, those waggy tails. We just can’t get enough of wiggle butts, and new research suggests that a dog’s tail may be more of a communication tool and less of a balance builder.

Dogs are smart, that’s for sure. But some breeds are thought to be more intelligent than others. While many might put Border Collies, Poodles or German Shepherds at the head of the smarty-pants list, a new study finds the Belgian Malinois to be the top dog.

Ruh-roh. It’s all fun and games in the snow until your best fur friend ends up with snowballs all over their fur. Not only can this be annoying for you as you end up with soggy floors, it can be just as annoying (and even painful) for your dog. No worries; if your pup’s fur is bested by Old Man Winter, there are several things you can do to get snowballs out of dog fur. Here are some of our favorites, tried and true.

They say the nose knows, and it’s definitely true for dogs. One recent study suggests that dogs can smell even more than we think, including stress.

The next time you're at an outdoor event, take a look around - you just might see a Festival Sniffer Dog at work!