Any responsible pet owner wants to love and protect their dog or cat as if they were family. One part of this is knowing what you can and can’t feed your pet. This is especially true with dogs who have a very fine-tuned digestive system. Some food that we eat is fine for dogs while [...]
One of the joys of having a dog is being the recipient of the unconditional love they so happily provide. Sure, every dog owner I know says they love their pet. Many of us actually think of our dogs as being like our children. (Some of them even behave better than our human children.) Now, [...]
Back when dogs roamed free in the wild their nails would naturally wear down, but now that they have become more domesticated it is important to keep them clipped regularly. When your dog’s nails are left to grow long, they constantly touch the ground creating pain in the top of the nail and foot. If [...]
We all know that carrots are good for us, that they help our eyesight and keep us healthy and strong, but did you know that carrots are also very good for dogs too? Carrots are low in calories and make a really healthy treat option. Here are the five reasons why carrots are a safe [...]
As pet parents, we have all seen our dogs eat some pretty disgusting or non-food things. We are left shaking our heads and wondering, why? It’s common for puppies to chew on objects as they are teething, and some even digest these foreign objects without any digestive problems. Fortunately, most will grow out of this [...]
Having a nervous or scared dog can be challenging for a dog owner. It takes a lot of patience and understanding. Whether your dog was born with a shy personality (the type that would rather hide than greet a new person) or had some bad experiences that made them fearful, you (understandably) would like them [...]
One of the most common reasons pet owners take their dog to a trainer is for dogs pulling on their leash. While everyone wants to enjoy a nice walk with their pup, it’s no secret that a dog dragging you down the street is nothing short of awful. Teaching your dog to walk nicely on [...]
Our dogs are our family, and we always want to make sure that they have everything they need. Fundamental things like food, water, and shelter are a given, but what else is necessary to make our dogs’ lives the best they can be? Undivided attention (at least some of the time) It’s important to dedicate some [...]
In the warmer summer months, there are precautions we need to take to help keep our dogs healthy and safe. Regular grooming Regular grooming can prevent summer skin problems such as flea infestation, especially for dogs with heavy coats. Fleas thrive in moist, humid climates and live off the blood from their hosts. This can [...]
Have you ever wished your dog could talk to you? Well, he does. Just not with words. Research shows that dogs have their own way of communicating with their owners, as well as with other dogs. We send our dogs to obedience school to teach them how to understand what we want from them. But [...]
