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, [...]
Having a dog who jumps your fence is possibly one of the most annoying dog behavior problems to have. Not only is it dangerous for your pet, who may end up out in the street, but it can be very upsetting to have to search for and try to capture your escape artist. Further, if [...]
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 [...]
Grass, sticks, dirt and even rocks… these are a few of the things many puppies and some adult dogs will pick up and play with or eat when spending time outside.
While simply chasing a stick and bringing it to you is not harmful to your dog, ingesting a stick can be very dangerous, with the [...]
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 [...]
The majority of pet owners are responsible about keeping their pets on a leash or confined to their property. However, there are occasions when someone’s dog may get out of their house or yard and unfortunately, there are also some people who are not as responsible about the keeping of their pets.
One thing that can [...]
For most people, our relationships with our pets are strong emotional bonds, and behavior problems can be pretty upsetting to deal with. Even more difficult, is when a normally sweet, affectionate pet does something uncharacteristic, like biting someone, growling or snapping.
One of the things I’ve noticed in over 11 years of dog training is that [...]
Finding a dog can be a real dilemma. In some cases a dog will simply come up to you, and other times you may see one wandering in a lost sort of way. In either case, most kindhearted dog lovers are willing to do their part so he can be returned to his home.
Frequently, dogs [...]
For some families, having two puppies can be double the fun. Sometimes it’s a matter of not being able to choose just one, and other times they simply want two pups so they’ll have each other to be with.
There are some specific steps that need to be taken in homes that have two puppies and [...]
Contrary to the adage, “fighting like cats and dogs,” most dogs and cats can get along nicely together. Perhaps you’d like to add another pet to your family or maybe you will be caring for a friend’s pet while they’re away.
The first thing is to understand what the “problem” is with dogs and cats. The [...]
