It’s every pet owner’s nightmare- your dog is lost. Your dog is outside facing the elements and the dangers all alone. You don’t know where they are and you have no idea how to go about finding them.
Most dogs just love to explore and some breeds are more prone to straying further than others. [...]
For millions of families, the celebration of Easter includes Easter baskets filled with sweet treats galore chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, sugary jelly beans and snack-size versions of nearly every candy product imaginable.
As parents, we often warn our children Now dont eat too much or youll make yourself sick. At worst, a child who stuffs him [...]
If the thought of clipping your dog’s nails is frightening to you aren’t alone. Most people prefer to ask their veterinarian to do this fiddly task. There’s no reason why clipping your dogs nails should be a frightening task at all. There’s no need to regard it as any different to giving your dog a [...]
If only we could get our pets to brush their teeth regularly! Well you know that can’t happen . . . but we can help our dogs take care of their teeth and gums. They don’t, of course, realize how important dental care is to their health (and maybe you didn’t realize it either).
Following [...]
Your dog comes in from a romp in the woods and settles down on your lap for a belly rub when you feel gasp a bump on your dog’s soft fur. When you look closer you find the bane of many a dog and dog owner’s life the tick.
Male brown dog ticks and nonengorged female [...]
Large breed dogs pose special grooming dilemmas. The Great Pyrenees and other Bernard family members have cornered the market on that special combination of girth and hair. Without a regimented grooming routine the Pyrenees’ flowing white locks can easily morph, soon resembling an electrocuted Komondor on steroid.
One obstacle to keeping large breeds in the [...]
Watching The Westminster Dog Show got me thinking about various breeds and the many reasons people get a dog in the first place. I’m paraphrasing something that Jon Katz the author of “Katz on Dogs,”wrote, “people will shop around, test drive and read all the stats and figures before they buy a large screen TV [...]
Every week there is one date I faithfully keep: “ablutions” time with my dogs. I don’t know why we started calling it that – probably when I was completely and totally addicted to Regency Romance novels. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “ablutions” is “a washing of the body, especially as a religious ceremony.”
We don’t actually do [...]
Is barking a form of language among dogs with precise significance, or just playful noise? Dogs exchange information among themselves less by voice than by a wide range of facial expressions, body postures and gestures, as well as by various scents. Dogs, who bark at night, are probably working off excess energy or announcing their [...]
Small toy dogs teach us more about the mystery and magic of canines than the larger dog breeds. Sharing your life with a toy dog can be one of the most enjoyable and intimate experiences you will have with a pet. These little guys will follow you from room to room. In fact, they can [...]
Before your baby arrives, imagine what your dog’s behavior might be around an infant.
Plan your schedule. Dogs like routine. Establish a schedule for your dog before the baby arrives and stick to it.
Schedule should include:
1. Walking times.
2. Play periods.
3. Mealtimes
4. Anything else you can think of.
You might be too tired to walk the dog [...]
The purpose of this document is to teach the dog owner specific methods of conditioning a dog to enjoy clipping of the nails.
INTRODUCTION
Some pets accept nail trimming without much fuss, but others will not tolerate it at all.
This document addresses some methods of modifying the anti-clipping behavior of the dog through training and [...]
I had previously raised two lhasa apso dogs who spent most of their lives living in high-rise condominiums. Instead of having to take them down an elevator to go outdoors to eliminate all the time, I trained them to use newspapers in a spare bathroom. Since they were both initially paper trained as puppies anyway, [...]
Tell me Daahling, have you noticed your pet likes to pretend she is walking the red carpet? Does she strut around the house with head up, purrrfect posture, and tail waving high? This is pet speak for “Look at me ~ I am a star! And, by the way, I expect to be treated like [...]
Your dog is probably stronger and healthier than most humans that you know. However, by taking him from his natural environment, where only the strongest survive, to the artificial one in which most pet dogs live, we have exposed him to an entirely new set of dangers which their instincts are not designed to [...]
Want a well-bahaved dog? It’s easier than you think once you understand your dog’s instinct and learn the most useful tool to use. This article provides all the tips you need to start training your dog right away.
Is your dog a source of frustration?
Does he chew everything in sight? Does he leave puddles and piles [...]
These 2 Scrumptiously Yummy, Doggy Delicious Dog Treat Recipes will have you dog breaking down your kitchen door to get more. You better leave your dog outside otherwise he will go wild when you cook these dog treats.
Dog Treat Recipes 1
Delicious Doggy Dip
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 very ripe banana (or [...]
There is an ever growing assortment of dog carriers on the market today. People continue to look for smaller dogs to add to their home and families. Consequently, the demand for dog carriers is higher than ever.
How do you decide which carrier to choose from the growing assortment? What size is your dog? What is [...]
Many veterinarians stress the importance of oral hygiene because tooth and gum problems are common medical conditions seen in pets. If left unchecked, an unhealthy mouth can affect the liver, kidneys, heart and even the brain.
So when you lean in to give your pet a smooch, ask yourself “Does my pet need a breath [...]
There is a dreadful substance inside your dog’s butt that’s aching to get out, and unless you rise to this disgusting challenge, consequences can be dire.
It’s called expressing your dog, and it is a chore so foul that it was recently featured on the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs.” Actually, “dirty” hardly does the situation [...]
Learning How to Learn
Pups are learning all the time and there is no reason to wait for them “to grow up” before you begin training. You can start your pup’s first lessons at seven weeks. Doing some early training will turn on circuits in his brain that will make all later training easier.
The [...]
Introduction to the Water
Whether your pup is headed to the duck blind or you just want to teach him to swim for fun and exercise the techniques are the same.
Dogs are land mammals and are not born knowing how to swim. Occasionally a young dog will wade right in and go, but [...]
If your travel companion happens to have fur, or walk on four paws instead of feet, then you will probably need to locate a few pet friendly hotels for your travels. Most hotels will not allow you to bring your four legged friend in for a nights stay, so its important to call ahead to [...]
Walking down the dog food isle of your favorite pet supply store could be intimidating. You will see row upon row of different brands and types of food. Pet food is now a multi billion dollar industry and pet food manufactures are doing their best to capture your attention. How do you eliminate the hype [...]
Keeping your dog clean is an important responsibility for every dog owner. Fido depends on you for general hygiene. Clean ears, teeth and a coat free from fleas and ticks are all the conditions you check for a healthy pet. Bath time is a great time to bond with your dog as well as check [...]