How to Foster a Dog: Here’s What It Involves and How to Help
How to foster a dog is a question many animal lovers ask when they want to help but aren’t ready to adopt permanently. With over 5.8 million dogs and cats entering U.S. shelters…
Author: Carol Bryant
Carol Bryant is a Cocker Spaniel expert with over 30 years of experience. A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King to discuss Cockers and dogs in general.
Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog®, and lives that mantra. A pet industry veteran, she appears on television, radio shows, and podcasts as a trusted resource and has authored hundreds of articles from sites like CNN and Yahoo to Dogster and Today.com
She is the Immediate Past President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and a two-time winner of DWAA's Best Dog Blog.
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How Is AI In Veterinary Medicine Being Used?
How is AI being used in veterinary medicine? Learn how new technology is improving diagnostics, communication, and decision-making for better pet health outcomes.
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Why Are Flea and Tick Medications Controversial: Risks & Safety
Why are flea and tick medications controversial for dogs? Learn the real risks, safety considerations, breed sensitivities, and why veterinarians and dog parents sometimes see prevention differently.
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How to Prevent ACL Injuries in Dogs (And Other Seasonal Risks)
As the weather warms and dogs shake off their winter sluggishness, there’s nothing quite like watching your dog rediscover the outside for longer periods of time. But that burst of seasonal energy comes…
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Complete Guide For Safely Walking a Dog at Night
Safely walking a dog at night requires a combination of reflective or light-up accessories for both you and your dog, along with sticking to familiar paths, and ensuring your pup knows basic verbal…
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Fun Indoor Activities for Dogs: How To Keep Dogs Active In Winter
The winter blues are a real thing, and science says it affects both people and animals. Indoor activities for dogs work best when your pup enjoys them. Think of how you would feel…
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How to Train a Nervous Dog: 8 Simple Tips That Build Confidence
When my bestie adopted a dog from an area shelter, I knew she would need some help building her confidence. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a big history given about Zola other than that she…
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Fidose Favorites Dog Lovers Gift Guide 2025
Searching for the perfect dog-themed gift? Our Fidose Favorites Dog Lovers Gift Guide 2025 is here to help. Our official dog lovers gift guide is filled with hand-picked goodies guaranteed to delight anyone…
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How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People All Year Round
Your guests arrive, the food is ready, but you still can’t stop your dog from jumping on people. I feel you. Of all the dogs I’ve shared life with, only one ever jumped…
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Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips and How to Fix It
Did you ever get close to your dog’s paws and catch the odor of what smells like corn chips? In fact, there are memes galore across social media calling them “fritos feet”!! No,…
