Most pet owners know that the way a dog is treated can have a serious impact on the animal\’s behavior, and dog grooming is no exception. A regular schedule not only keeps your pet healthy, it can also improve the dog\’s temperament. Working to ensure that your dog has positive grooming experiences will help him […]
Most people have been taught that table scraps are “bad” for dogs and under no circumstances should you ever give your dog food from the table. However, is this actually true? After all, what did dogs eat before the invention of commercial dog food? They ate from their owner\’s table. After all, commercial dog food […]
Puppy socialization is vital when you bring your new little bundle home for many reasons. First, it teaches them not to fear other animals, people, and strange noises. Remember, when you first bring your puppy home, everything is new, so for the first week or so, do not initialize socialization and instead get him or […]
Flyball has become a very popular sport for dogs. It combines precision, accuracy and speed. The dog has to complete a series of hurdles, step on the trigger in front of the flyball box, retrieve a tennis ball, carry it back over the hurdles and continue to the finish line. This is a relay sport. […]
A three-dog night is symbolic of cold, blustery nights that use the dogs for warmth. In our house they are there when the temperature outside is thirty degrees or one hundred degrees. Inside temperature is the same year round, but they don\’t care. It is not an exaggeration to say that sleeping with three dogs […]
The answer to that question is easy for most people. If you are a dog person, it will be a fluffy puppy that you can love. If you are a cat person, you won\’t want to share the attention that a dog needs. It is probably an easy decision. There are distinct characteristics of each […]
Dogs like humans can have health issues. Some of these issues are similar to the diseases that afflict humans like arthritis. Others are more prone for dogs to get like heartworms. So it is important that canines get regular medical checkups with the veterinarian. Certain health problems like rabies in dogs can be avoided with […]
How often have you heard that you weren\’t supposed to give your dog any chicken bones? If you grew up with dogs, you have probably heard it often. Horrible tales of chicken bones getting stuck in the neighbor’s poodle put the fear of death into your little head. It is actually true if you are […]
Training a dog to be obedient is essential for having a well-behaved dog. If the dog cannot or will not obey simple command it is like to be unruly too much of the time. But how does one go about obedience training with a dog? Well for one thing there is not just one method […]
Training your dog to pass the canine good citizen test is a true honor. This designation was devised by the American Kennel Club. Before enrolling in the course, the owner must sign the “responsible dog owner’s pledge”. Being a responsible dog owner is key to the concept. The owner agrees to take care of the […]
