Your dog can easily go into a state of shock, caused by any amount of pain, toxin, or injury. And when it comes to the treatment of shock, veterinarians are not in full agreement as to the term “treat for shock.” One side states that treating for canine shock includes the administration of intravenous fluids, […]
Potty Tools: Clean Up After Your Dog With These Messy-Free Solutions
Dog Poop Catcher Sure you can scoop it, you can bag it, you can even compost it – but can you catch it? Yes, you can! A dog waste catcher allows you to catch the poop before it hits the ground. These units usually consist of a collapsible frame that folds out to create a […]
Dog Food – 3 Types Of Standard Commercial Dog Food Sold In Stores
There are 3 types of commercially prepared dog foods that are available in the market today: Canned foods, Semi-moist foods, and Dry foods. Canned Foods This type of food comes in several varieties which ranges in quality as well as price. They consist of about 75% water and is mixed with assorted meat, fish, and […]
Clicker Training For Fun & Games (Part 3)
“To The Mat” Wouldn’t it be nice if your puppy would go to its mat and lie down nicely on cue? It can happen, and once you’ve taught this behavior you can use it in many ways. For instance, you can place the mat wherever you need the puppy to go – in the car, […]
Emergency First Aid For Dogs 1: Symptoms Of Shock
I’ll never forget my very first dog. Her name was Scarlet and she was the most well-behaved Golden Retriever anyone has ever seen. Loving, kind, playful and obedient – Scarlet was supposed to last forever – at least in my young mind. But my worst nightmare happened as I never expected to see her lying […]
Housetrainnig: 4 Common Housetraining Mistakes New Puppy Owners Can Avoid
Let’s face it, as a new dog owner you probably have not taken a canine training class or have studied up on the latest puppy training techniques that are available. That’s okay! New puppy owners should not have to go to such lengths just to teach their pups the basics. But like all territories unknown, […]
Clicker Training For Fun & Games (Part 2)
You can teach your puppy some useful and desirable behaviors (not just obedience commands) by using the clicker. Clicker training is probably the simplest and fasted way to teach your puppy neat tricks, fun commands and polite manners. Of course you need to first familiarize your puppy with the clicker. You do this by loading, […]
Dog Health – The Amazing Life Changes Of The Growing Puppy
From the moment he was conceived to the time he is born, a puppy is being fed directly by his mother and without any effort on his part. From the time of birth until about 6 to 7 weeks later, his mother’s milk will be his primary diet that will provide him with the energy […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part 7)
According to the canine nutritional experts, a ninety pound adult German Shepherd can require up to seven cans of dog food per day. A sixty pound Collie can require five cans per day. For the average household, this can become an expensive choice. Dry dog foods, on the other hand, contain only about ten percent […]
Housetraining Your Puppy: Advice From The Experts
Housetraining is perhaps the most obvious example of why it’s a good idea to train puppies. Nobody wants stains on the carpet or the smell of pee and poop permeating the house. Yet housetraining is often overlooked or undertaken in a haphazard manner when it should instead be the cornerstone of the training process. Starting […]
