Are you ready for a quick and easy 5-step crate training plan for your pup? Repeat each of the following steps for one day or one week, depending on how well your puppy takes to crate training. Move onto the next step once your pooch is confident with the previous step. Day 1/Week 1: Introduce […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part 4)
Pet food manufacturers are not required to list the NRC requirements (National Research Counsel, which helps reside over pet food regulations) on their labels, but they must – by state and federal regulations – list the ingredients contained in the package, whether it is a can, bag or box. These ingredients show the consumer – […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 4)
Once you have a crate, begin training your puppy to use it right away. Some puppies are just naturals and pick up the den idea the moment they see it. Set it down on the floor, open the door and watch the pup toggle right in to check it out. If there’s a comfy blanket […]
Car Chasing No More: Day 2 & 3
On the second day of training your dog not to chase cars and other moving objects, the exact sequence should be repeated as day one – with the dog dragging the thirty-five foot line. In each instance where an automobile passes without the dog yielding to temptation, he earns your praise; genuine, enthusiastic praise! Let […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 3)
Going Crate Shopping Once available in only two styles and one color – wire or molded plastic in basic beige – pet carrier crates nowadays come in a variety of materials and colors, and in several basic types. There are advantages and disadvantages to each model, depending upon how you want to use your crate. […]
Distemper: A Detailed Explanation Of The Disease (Part 2)
The signs of distemper vary, but most often include thick, pus-laden discharges from the eyes and nose, along with a deep productive cough, vomiting and diarrhea, pustules on the abdomen, convulsions, body or leg spasms, loss of appetite, weakness, depression, high fever which may fluctuate to normal, and thickening of the footpads Obviously, other conditions […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 2)
Aside from giving your pup the opportunity to avoid temptation of trouble and destruction around the house when you are not looking, its crate is also a practical piece of dog furniture to have around the house. It doubles as a dog bed, and makes a good hiding spot for puppies to stash their favorite […]
Housetraining On The Go (Part 2)
When you are away from home with your dog and taking an outside potty break, keep him leashed any time he needs to potty near traffic or in unfenced areas. Some dogs like privacy, though, and are hesitant to eliminate if someone is standing near them. Getting Your Dog Used To Pottying On-Leash Home is […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 1)
Michelle King, of Reseda, California, thought Crystal, her 6-month-old Golden Retriever, looked so cute snuggled into the pillows on her son’s bed. “She was asleep, so I left her alone and took a shower,” Michelle remembers. “When I came back to the bedroom, there was stuffing scattered everywhere. Crystal had chewed up the bedding and […]
Car Chasing No More: Day 1
As dog owners, we are left with the necessary task of finding a way to educate our pet to let him know that chasing cars, and bicycles, however thrilling and pleasing, simply will not be tolerated any longer. Because we cannot appeal to our pet’s intellect, and share a cup of coffee together as we […]
