Joseph M. Sabol

The Truth About the Warlock Doberman

If you have considered buying a Doberman Pinscher, you may have done some research and come across people selling "Warlock" Dobermans. Sometimes they are referred to as King Dobermans or Goliath Dobermans. The idea behind using the Warlock name is to impl... Read >

Pet Vitamins - Why Pet Vitamins and Minerals Are Important in Your Dog's Diet

You have probably all heard and read a lot of different information about health and nutrition for your dog. Commercial dog food companies realize that we want a nutritionally balanced, high quality food for our pets. After much study, we now have a bette... Read >

Comparing an All Natural Pet Vitamin to the Number One Commercial Pet Vitamin

Pets can benefit from a pet vitamin supplement just as we can. It has been determined that a pet vitamin provides important, necessary nutritional support to our pet's health. Some of the health issues that can be helped by a good pet vitamin include, it... Read >

Ear Cropping Laws in the State of Pennsylvania

In January of 2009, the Pennsylvania House passed a law concerning what supporters of the law call cruelty to animals. This law was a knee-jerk reaction to the killing of 80 dogs by Ammon and Elmer Zimmerman, breeders in Berks County, Pennsylvania. At tha... Read >

Ticks, Mosquitoes and Fleas - Pest Problems For Your Dog

Summer is here and we all love to be outside as much as possible. Our dogs love to play outside too. Along with beautiful weather, summer brings outdoor barbeques, vacation and the pests that like to snack on us and our canine companions. These blood suck... Read >

Schutzhund - Working Dogs

Schutzhund is the German word for working dog. It is specific training in obedience, tracking and protection. The breeds most commonly trained in Schutzhund are Dobermans, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Belgian Malinois. These particular breeds are kn... Read >

Could You Foster a Dog in Need?

If you have ever watched animal rescue shows on television, you have probably seen some of the sick or injured dogs or puppies be placed with a foster caregiver. These dedicated volunteers provide much needed help to dogs recovering from their ordeal, whe... Read >

Is the BARF Diet Better For Your Dog?

It used to be simple to feed your dog. You would buy some kind of dry dog chow and throw in some table scraps. As veterinary science became more advanced, veterinarians began to study nutrition. They realized that, just as for people, diet has a big impac... Read >

Does Your Dog Love You?

The other night on the news, I saw a story about 2 dogs on a busy New York City highway that stopped traffic during rush hour. One dog had been hit by a car. Police officers stopped traffic and were trying to get to the injured dog to get it off the stree... Read >

The Dog Days of Summer - Vacation With Your Pooch

Its that time of year again, time for Summer vacation! Summer vacation means something different for all of us, but we all look forward to getting away from work and our everyday routine. Whether your family plans to go camping in the mountains, hit the b... Read >

Getting a Second Dog - Introducing a New Puppy

If you have a dog in your household, and are thinking about getting a second dog, there are some things you should consider before making a decision. The first and probably most important thing to know is that dogs of the opposite sex will be much more l... Read >

Naming Your Puppy - Spike, Fluffy, Bob?

Getting a puppy is really exciting and part of the fun is choosing a name. Though it may not seem like a big deal to name your pup, there are actually several things to consider. You may not realize it, but puppies work very hard to understand us so they ... Read >

Shocking Dogs - Electronic Dog Collars

So, you have a dog with behavior issues. You've tried everything, but nothing has worked to keep your pooch from chewing the furniture or hosting doggy parties when you're not home. You may have heard about electronic training collars, and you are wonderi... Read >

Is Your Pooch Leaving Puddles? It Could Be Urinary Incontinence

If you have a dog, it should not be a surprise to find the occasional puddle on the floor. If you are still training your puppy, you can count on the occasional accident. Even if your pup is housebroken, a younger dog may not be able to hold it if you're ... Read >

Are Dog Parks a Good Idea?

Now that the weather is getting nice, everyone wants to get outside to play. Its great for both dogs and dog owners to take advantage of outdoor play, for fun and for exercise. You may be fortunate enough to have a nice fenced in yard for your dogs. If yo... Read >