Author Name: Hope Saidel
Company: www.GollyGear.com

Author Bio:
Hope Saidel is the co-owner of www.GollyGear.com, a bricks-and-mortar and online small dog shop featuring fun, affordable and practical products for small dogs. She has trained and competed in Obedience with small dogs for over a decade and is on the Board of Directors of the North Shore Dog Training Club.

"Hybrid Dog" - Isn't That Just Another Word For Mutt?
Every day we hear more about the new "hybrid" dogs, or "designer" dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new "breed."

It Takes a Village to Raise a Puppy
It\'s a look everybody\'s witnessed - the frazzled face of a new parent who hasn\'t slept through the night, hasn\'t eaten a decent, sit-down meal, hasn\'t enjoyed a long, hot shower in days. It\'s one of the most stressful and joyous times of life - there\'s a new puppy in the house!

It's The Worst Possible Time for a Puppy
Your child’s nagging and the incredibly precious holiday commercials have finally broken through your defenses – you’ve decided to relent and get Junior a puppy for Christmas.

Should You Sleep With Your Dog?
There’s a moment of truth for every dog owner. It’s the end of the evening and you’re ready to go to bed. Rover is sitting and looking at you with those big brown eyes, head cocked to the side, cuter than any animal has a right to be. Do you let Bowser sleep with you?

Small Dogs Require Extra Care During the Holiday Season
The Holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. To keep it that way for everyone, people with small dogs should take some common-sense precautions. Especially now, when tiny dogs are increasingly popular, families need to stay aware of their special needs.

Spite Isn't A Dog Thing - Separation Anxiety Is
Dog owners, when they get together, will tell stories of their amazing, brilliant, astonishing and misbehaving dogs. How many times have you heard about the pet who, displeased by its owners’ absence, left a “present” of the most unpleasant kind?

Taking Terrific Photos of Your Dog
Dogs have a wonderful sense of humor. The moment you turn on your camera - they stop doing whatever made you reach for it. Great pet pictures do happen, just not as often as we'd like.