Dogs are highly intelligent creatures and many pet owners do not give them enough credit when it comes to the way they can read and understand our body language. Some people have no idea that the body language that we display has a major impact on how well a dog will listen to us and […]
Luxated Patella: Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet Just For The Occasional Limp?
You are playing fetch with your 2 year old Chihuahua when all of a sudden, he cries in pain and you notice that he starts to limp with his lower back leg. He skips on the other three legs for about 2 to 5 strides and then starts to run normal again as if nothing […]
Pet Food Recall: Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Pet Food
Due to the recent pet food recall, millions of pet owners are left feeling daunted and bewildered as to why this incident happened. So many dogs and cats were left sick and worse yet, many more died. And since most pet owners depend on commercial pet food to feed their dogs, they are now skeptical […]
Dog Training – Teaching Your Dog The Basic Command Of “Come Here”
Dog training does not have to be complicated, nor does it take enormous amounts of time to teach your pet the basics. Speaking of basics, we all want our dogs to come to us when called. There are many ways to go about this dog training procedure, below is perhaps the easiest way. The following […]
Luxated Patella: Is Your Dog Suffering From This Debilitating Condition?
If you think that your dog is suffering from a luxated patella or a slipped kneecap, the best thing to do is take him to the vet as soon as you can. Although a slipped kneecap may not seem like a serious condition to your young dog, it is a progressive disorder and can be […]
Dog Training: How To Make Dog Training A Family Affair (Part 4)
Play these family-oriented games to help your dog master good manners and basic commands. And please be sure to supervise all play that involves children. “Thank You, Take It” This game will teach your dog to willingly release objects from its mouth when asked. Any object you start teaching this with should be large enough […]
Luxated Patella: Caring For Your Dog During & After Treatment
Although Luxated patella is not a condition that needs to be treated in the emergency room, getting your dog tested for this disorder prevents it from becoming worse. All dogs should be tested because a slipped kneecap can affect dogs of all breeds and sizes. However, if you own a small or a toy dog […]
Pet Food Recall: Are These Pet Food Manufacturers Purposely Killing Your Animals?
We all want the best for our beloved dogs, especially when it comes to the foods they eat. We want to give them only the healthiest food available to make sure that they will live a long and healthy life. But what if the so-called “healthy pet foods” that are being sold in the market […]
Dog Training: How To Make Dog Training A Family Affair (Part 3)
Dog’s do not come into the world knowing polite manners, so don’t expect your own family pet to abide by rules that it doesn’t know yet. Training is a process that takes time and repetition. Both management and training will be necessary to keep your dog out of trouble while it’s learning how to behave […]
Doggie Detente: Conflict Resolution for Canines! – Training Dogs to Get Along with Each Other
The Importance of Training Dogs to Get Along The Importance of Proper Dog Socialization Proper socialization is crucial for dogs to develop good manners and positive relationships with other canines. Without proper training, dogs may exhibit aggressive or fearful behavior when interacting with unfamiliar dogs, leading to conflicts and potentially dangerous situations. By training dogs […]
