Adopting a dog can be a huge deal for any family, but it’s an especially big deal for those with kids. While most adults know the many responsibilities that come with dog adoption, kids aren’t always as aware. If you’re hoping to adopt a dog, make sure your kids are up to the task as well. Get them ready for that new, furry member of the family with a few of these tips.

Get into the dog walking routine early. Before you even adopt a dog, it might be a good idea for the whole family to get into the habit of regular walking. It might sound strange, but making this a part of your schedule before you head to the local adoption agency can help ease the process once your new dog shows up. Create a schedule of who’s responsible for taking the READ MORE...

Everyone knows that dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend” and, of course, after a heavy night of partying, someone might just need a little “hair of the dog” to get themselves going in the morning. But while both of these phrases are doggone popular, where exactly do they come from? And, in some cases, what do they have to do with dogs?

While the etymology of words and the history of phrases are always rife with mystery – we are, after all, talking about the dark ages before internet or cell phone cameras – it’s still interesting to look into where these terms found their footing and took off into common speech. Consider these examples.

“Hair of the dog” - This phrase is short for “hair of the dog that bit you,” and, according to the Oxford English READ MORE...