The holidays can be bursting with fun and energy or a striking contrast to the unhappy reality of impending loss. This is especially true for those whose pets are critically ill or aged. Dr. Wilson describes a technique long used for healing, that may be effective for your beloved pet and equally helpful for you […]
Best Halloween Costumes for Dogs
Halloween: Ooooo, time for ghosts and goblins. It’s also the time when many of us dress our dog(s) in all kinds of creative outfits. Here’s some pics of the best we’ve found along with invaluable tips from Consumer Reports to keep Fido safe during this “scary” time of year.
Choosing a Pet? Consider These Tips Before Adopting a Dog or Cat
By choosing a pet that fits your personality, home and lifestyle, you’ll enjoy years of happy memories with your new furry friend. Here’s a few tips to help you make the right selection.
How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?
Each dog breed has his or her own special qualities. Here’s a reminder. (Prepare to LOL!)
How to Teach Your Dog to Maintain Etiquette in Unfamiliar Situations
Even the best behaved dog can become nervous, excitable or reactive in a new situation. Bernie the Boxer, that erudite canine composer, has some practical advice for we dog guardians to help our beloved pooch maintain his/her best self, even in novel or difficult situations.
In Other Animal News . . .
From a dog who made millions for his human to the ones with faces only a mother could love, these are a few of the dog stories that made us laugh and cheer for our favorite species.
Parable of the Pug
Compassion may be something most people think has gone the way of the whirlybird. A famous study found we show compassion — that is, stop to help others in need — only if we believe we have the time. But a little Pug, in serious distress, indicates that we humans still have that indefinable something […]
Why Service Dogs are Not Certified (in the USA) – Part II
When the Department of Justice wrote the regulations for service dogs, organizations that provide the dogs and members of the disability community both asked that the government not regulate the animals’ training. This article explains why they objected to certification. So, how can you tell if it’s a real service dog versus someone’s pet? This […]
Why Service Dogs are Not Certified (in the USA) – Part I
Do service dogs need to be certified? Why or why not? We clear up the confusion here at MyMagicDog.
It only takes a second: From able to disabled
When our administrator fell down some stairs, she discovered the truth to the old saying: The difference between disabled and able bodied is just one second.
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