Training a new puppy can be a heartbreaking experience for just about anyone that has a conscience. This helpless and adorable little doggie is just staring up at your eyes, making you melt into a pile of love mush. And you think yourself, “How in the world am I going to discipline this little guy, […]
Housetraining Myths: Separate Fact From Fiction When Housetraining Your Dog (1)
Can there actually be too much information available today for the average dog owner to have at their fingertips? Just taking a few minutes to Google “Housetraining Dogs” I not only found millions of articles, but unfortunately, I also spotted thousands of myths still being published about the subject. Check out the following popular claims […]
Puppy Training – All Nipping Should Be Eradicated By The Age Of 15 Weeks
Your puppy should not be displaying a biting or nipping problem once he reaches the age of 15 weeks or more. By that time you should have already administered proper training techniques and specific commands to get your puppy to stop his mouthing behavior. However, if this is still a problem or if you have […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part 2)
The nutritional guideline standards for dogs, as set forth by the NRC (National Research Council), state that pet food manufacturers must have the minimum amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. They include meat, meat by-products, corn, wheat middlings, barley, oats, rice, brewer’s yeast, vegetable and/or animal fats, fish meal, poultry, bone meal, cereals, […]
Puppy Problems: Quick Tips To Prevent Jumping & Walking Issues
Jumping up is one of these puppy behaviors that some people encourage but others deplore. There’s no doubt that being greeted by a puppy jumping up to give you a hug or a sloppy kiss has its appeal, but when that puppy reaches adult size, suddenly the behavior is, well, not so appealing! Before it […]
Barking Problems – Driving With A Barking Dog Can Drive You Crazy!
Being stuck in the car during a long drive while your dog is barking nonstop is enough to make anyone crazy. Every moving thing that your dog sees past the window, including cars, people, even still objects like houses, are enough to make your dog respond in a territorial matter which results in excess of […]
Puppy Problems: Quick Tips To Prevent Barking, Biting & Chewing
Early training can prevent common puppy behavior problems such as barking, biting, chewing and jumping up on people, and can teach necessary behaviors, such as walking nicely on leash. Barking Puppy barking is a common puppy behavior that’s not always easy to control, but if you begin when the puppy is young, you can teach […]
Diabetes – How Your Dog May Become A Diabetic
Did you know that diabetes is becoming increasingly more common in our household pets? The latest research shows that 1 in every 100 dogs gets diagnosed with diabetes. Therefore it is only reasonable that you understand what causes this disease and take preventative measures to protect your dog’s health. How Do Dogs Get Diabetes? In […]
Problem Dogs Are Made, Not Born
The personality of the canine develops most radically between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks. What the average family dog will eventually turn out to be is determined by the environment in which the puppy lives during that critical emotional time period. When an eight-week-old puppy comes into his new home, he arrives with […]
Housetraining: The Link Between Medications & Your Dog’s House-Wetting Accidents
Some medications cause a dog to drink more and thus produce such copious amounts of urine that the dog can’t wait as long between outdoor breaks or leaks while relaxed. If wetting accidents occur shortly after a dog starts a new medicine, double-check with your veterinarian to see if increased thirst or urination are side […]
