Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Dogs have to go potty. Whether you have a young puppy just learning the ins and outs of potty training or an adult dog who’s well-trained, they all have their limits. At some point, new pet parents will ask themselves: How long can a dog hold their pee? Figuring out how long dogs can wait to use the bathroom will be essential, especially when leaving a new pup home alone for the first few times. Whether you’re working late or running errands,...

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Many pet parents would agree that having a dog has lots of benefits—but did you know that it’s actually good for you? A study by Friedmann et al. 1980 provided some of the first evidence that pet ownership offers positive health benefits. Subsequent studies have offered evidence that pets can help to lower human stress hormones, reduce blood pressure, boost moods, and ease loneliness. For a closer look at how having a dog benefits humans, we...