Most dog owners enjoy treating their dog to a new toy or bone every now and again. But there are certain types of chew items that can be non-conducive to a well behaved pet!
When your dog enjoys a toy such as a ball, rope toy, dog stuffed animal, plastic nylabone, or frisbee, he relates […]
Separation anxiety is a problem wherein a dog is very anxious when left alone. Symptoms can include: whimpering, salivating, barking, housebreaking accidents, chewing, excessive licking, scratching or digging. Some dogs may even show symptoms when owners go into another room, or to throw out the trash!
This can be very upsetting for pet owners as […]
Have you ever seen that movie, Homeward Bound? You know, the one with the boy whose family goes on vacation and leaves their pets in the care of friends? The Golden Retriever, American Bulldog, and fluffy cat love the boy so much, they head out on an "incredible journey" to find him. A heartwarming story, […]
Most dogs were originally bred to perform a job, such as hunting or herding. Nowadays, the majority of dogs are simply enjoyed as pets. However, an intelligent dog who doesn’t have enough to think about can become mischievous… creating his own activities to keep busy!
When owners get busy and spend less time walking and […]
As outdoor temperatures become cool, owners of pets that live outdoors need to be extra concerned. Cold weather can seem very harsh to your pet, and most of our domesticated dogs are simply not cut out to live outdoors.
All dogs need to have shelter at all times. If your dog lives outside, you’ll need […]
Puppy owners often wonder just how much nipping is normal. With their razor sharp puppy teeth, it can sometimes feel like you’ve got a little baby alligator instead of a dog!
Some amount of nipping is completely normal… although not to be passively accepted. Excessive biting accompanied by growling, can sometimes be a display of […]
Many dog or puppy owners allow their pets on the furniture. To some extent, this is a personal preference… after all, if you don’t mind the dog hair on the couch, why not? However, muddy paws set aside, there are many behavioral factors to consider.
Dogs are instinctively den animals which think of their family […]
Particularly when the lazy days of summer fall behind us, pets can become bored and restless. As temperatures cool and clocks fall back, our lifestyles change in many ways. With the holiday season on the horizon, festivities and responsibilities will intensify even more. It is at that time of year that many pet owners find […]
The learning curve is an extremely important aspect of any education… human or canine! Just as children need to develop good study habits for maximum achievement in school, the same holds true for dogs. Your dog must learn the difference between "No" and "Good Dog", as well as how to pay attention in the first […]
It’s time to ring in the New Year! A great time for new beginnings, new goals or getting back on track with old ones. Human nature makes us all become complacent occasionally. But when it comes to our pets, reduced involvement can contribute to behavior problems!
As the cold weather sets in, most people don’t […]
