Halloween can be a fun time of year. With all sorts of fall festivals, costumes, trick-or-treating and candy, most households, both with and without children, will join in the festivities to some extent.
While this can be a fun time of year for humans, it is not always fun or safe for our pets. There are [...]
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of life and will involve a big adjustment for everyone in the household, even your pets. Just as you make lots of preparations for your baby to arrive, it is also a good idea to work with your dog in advance. Following are some tips [...]
Most people who have a dog want to make sure he’s properly trained and well-behaved. Some things that are of top priority include being reliably housebroken (no accidents in the house), and behaving nicely both indoors and out.
One of the simplest things you can do to ensure a well-behaved dog may require some self-discipline on [...]
When it comes to dog training, there are many aspects that contribute to the success of working with your dog. Things such as supervision, practice and providing leadership are all necessary in order to obtain your goals.
However, another factor which is perhaps the most important is consistency. This means doing the same things and enforcing [...]
“Dogs are pack animals.” This is a widely known fact, but although we might know it, it can be quite challenging for humans to truly understand it and apply it in our daily relationships with our pets.
To summarize, applying a pack mentality to your relationship with your dog means providing leadership. By acting like his [...]
Whether a pet lover or not, just about everyone will experience an occasional pang of heartbreak when they know of an animal who is clearly neglected.
Some cases of neglect are blatantly obvious. For example, the dog who is tied on a chain or left in a kennel out back. The skinny cats and dogs we [...]
Well-behaved dogs can be enjoyable parts of the community. For example, friendly pets on leashes who accompany their families on after dinner walks are a pleasure to stop and pet. Sweet ones that frolic with children as they play in a cul de sac are another type many people enjoy.
However, just like music, motorcycles, trash [...]
In most parts of the country, when summer sets in, there is no question as to what the weather will be each day. Undoubtedly it will be hot!
For dogs, whose normal body temperatures are warmer than that of humans, it can seem even hotter. Couple that with wearing a fur coat and pets can get [...]
Just as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are a concern for humans, they are also an issue for our pets. Not only are they annoying, but they can pose a serious health hazard through the diseases they may transmit.
Of course, insects are prevalent every year from approximately April through November in most parts of the county, [...]
When you get a new pet, one of the top priorities is to make sure that he adjusts well to his new home environment. While humans are usually excited about their new furry family member, a new dog or puppy might not understand right away what’s expected of him or what it will be like.
One [...]
