John Whitewood, Author at GoBarking.com

5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Dog

tOwning a dog is part of the American dream. Along with buying a house in the suburbs, working an office job, and owning a second car, a family dog is a symbol of a happy, middle-class life. More importantly, however, a dog is a sensitive, sometimes needy animal who will change your entire lifestyle. That’s…

Can Dogs Eat Cat Food? Everything You Need to Know

tIf you have both a cat and a dog as pets, you may have experienced your dog munching on cat food. Perhaps he did it because he was hungry, or maybe he mistook it for his own food. This incident probably prompted you to ask the question: can dogs eat cat food? The answer to…

The Pros and Cons of Feeding Your Dog a Raw Food Diet

There are few topics that divide the opinions of dog owners than the raw food diet movement. In one corner, there are those who claim that the diet does wonders for canine health. In the other corner, there are dog owners and vets who say that raw food is simply too dangerous to be consumed…

Choosing a Dog to Match Your Lifestyle

It is very important to choose a dog that closely matches your lifestyle, as they can be very demanding and expensive to keep. You will therefore need to take a number of things into consideration before acquiring a dog, such as the ages and needs of other members of your household and the amount of…

Low-Cost Ways to Feed Your Dog a Healthy Diet

As a dog owner, you want to provide your pet with a healthy, natural diet, but how is it possible in this age of high-priced pet food? To many, it means offering the best food your budget will allow. Just as with human diets, dogs need food that is balanced and nutritious for their particular…

The 7 Best Dog Breeds for Runners

There is perhaps no better running partner in the world than a good dog. Few human partners will have the dedication and endurance of a four-legged companion, nor will they appreciate tagging along as much as a dog will. But not all dogs make great running companions. English bulldogs, for example, are not built to…

5 Natural Arthritis Foods & Supplements for Dogs

As our canine friends get older, they often experience the same joint aches and pains that we do as we age. Arthritis and joint inflammation make it harder for dogs to stand up, navigate stairs, go for walks and play. As the pain increases, older dogs may even start to have accidents in the house,…