These Animals Prove They’re Anything But Handicapped The definition of a ‘special needs’ or ‘handicapped’ pet is changing for the better thanks to an increase in awareness and support. In this article, you’ll get a loving reality check from various…
Read More
What to know before buying a pet tracker for your herding breed dog As herding breed dog parents, we’re lucky: wandering away from home usually goes against their nature. But occasionally, the tantalizing lure of a wild rabbit on the…
Read More
Want to know how to choose the perfect dog for you? Humans are so silly about falling in love at first sight, especially when it comes to our dogs. But when we choose a dog solely because of beauty instead…
Read More
Deadly Toxins Are Closer Than They Appear Many of us know about common household pet poisons like mouse bait, antifreeze and chocolate. But did you know that our carpets, grassy lawns and even our pet’s bedding are also teeming…
Read More
Got Bad Weather? Try Indoor Games for Herding Breed Dogs Bad weather doesn’t always keep us from doing our jobs, but a rainy day is a total washout for our urban herding dogs. Skipping daily activities that flex their…
Read More
Ditch Hazardous Dog Toys with Safer, Healthier, Eco-friendly Alternatives Tossing balls and toys to my Shepherd after a hard day’s work is a great stress reliever for both of us. But until recently, I didn’t know that the toys…
Read More
It’s more than clean teeth, it’s your dog’s overall health. One minute a day, seven minutes a week – that’s all it takes to help your dog fight tooth decay and disease. You can do so much good in so…
Read More
Not all dogs love winter, but if you’re owned by a herding breed, you know that they don’t let cold days stop them from doing their jobs. But just because their thick double coats and hearty attitude keeps them romping…
Read More
NOTE: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent those of The Guild of Shepherds & Collies. We do not take an official stance on tethering one way or the other. Feel…
Read More
Mush On with GSDs When you think of sled (or mush) dogs, do you picture a team of happy Huskies running like the wind on a clear snowy day? Of course you do! After all, sledding is why the Alaskan…
Read More