Chances are, you wouldn’t consider bringing a wild animal into your home. After all, if you caught a squirrel and brought it into your house to live, you probably wouldn’t be surprised if it chewed your couch, ate your plants or pooped on your rug. As a wild animal who normally lives outside, a squirrel [...]
Without question, house training is one of the top priorities for dog owners. While we all expect puppies to require house training, there are many older dogs who have ongoing confusion too.
One of the most frequent housebreaking dilemmas is when the dog seems to be house trained, but occasionally has accidents in a certain [...]
Having a new puppy is such an exciting time. Their playful antics, watching them explore and snuggling up are all some of the positives we enjoy. But when it comes to sleeping through the night, puppies can take some time to adjust. For those who have children, it can bring back memories of those sleepless [...]
Some dogs or puppies have a problem wherein they accidentally tinkle a bit when they get excited or are feeling submissive. This can be very annoying when visitors arrive and get their shoes sprinkled on, or at the very least, you need to clean the floor.
Both submissive and excitement urinating are not actually house [...]
As the beginning of the school calendar draws near, many people’s schedules change. Those who work in schools, as well as parents, students and others, will have a much different schedule than during the lazy days of summer. Other times of year may also cause significant changes in schedule, such as a new job or [...]
If your dog is lifting his leg along your furniture, trash can, or other areas of your home, you have more than just a housebreaking issue… you also have a respect problem. More common with male dogs, but also sometimes with females, territorial marking can be a serious problem to say the least.
Perhaps [...]
When nature calls, no doubt dogs will answer. Cleaning up after your dog or puppy is important for many reasons, and this article will help you understand some reasons why, as well as providing some tips for making the job more bearable.
Some dogs are leash walked for all of their “business,” perhaps due to [...]
When summer or other time off draws nearer, there is a certain scent of promise in the air… only a few more weeks till school’s out!
These are times of year when many teachers and other school personnel may start considering a new dog or puppy. After all, when could be a better time to [...]
Many gardeners are also avid pet lovers. A common dilemma is keeping lawns in tip-top shape in spite of the family dog! Land mines are definitely not a virtue when it comes to your landscape, but there are steps you can take to enjoy both your pet and your property.
When nature calls no doubt [...]
Remember the rolled up newspaper? Used by our grandparents and those before them, this was the accepted method of correcting one’s dog for any infraction. Perhaps you yourself have used a rolled up newspaper, either to whack the dog, or to whack your hand, making a corrective noise.
There are several problems with this method. [...]
