Dog Care Information

This can be quite the challenge because there are so many exciting things moving and making noises that can easily distract your little pup. Such distractions can include other cats and dogs that are roaming the streets, interesting looking fire hydrants and other vertical objects such as trees and bushes, and of course other people walking [...]

Because new puppies are easily distracted by anything and everything around them, it is important to start your “lets go” leash training in a relatively quiet area. There should be very little distractions from other cats and dogs, children, and loud noises. The perfect area would be a private backyard or a quiet sidewalk in [...]

If you are an active person who loves the outdoors and enjoys a good run on the beach, you will find that a dog breed from the sporting group the perfect outdoor companion. Dogs in this group were originally bred to aid man in hunting and gathering wild birds, on land and in water. There [...]

A dog’s life is centered around playing, eating, playing, sleeping, oh and did I mention playing? In other words, dogs gravitate towards doing anything that is amusing and they LOVE TO PLAY! This means that a fun and positive atmosphere for your dog should have many toys laying around for him to play with. There is [...]

If you want to get a dog but do not have the time nor the energy to take care and train a young puppy, consider getting a slightly older puppy. He may not look as cute as a young puppy, but there are several advantages of making this choice, as described below. An older puppy could [...]

Have you smelled your much-loved pet’s breath lately?  It feels great when your dog licks your face, lavishing love and loyalty!  By slathering you on your face your dog tells you how much he loves you, and part of owning a dog is to enjoy that attention from your pet. But can you handle the wonderful [...]

Using a clicker to train your dog is an extremely rewarding and fun approach to dog training. And most importantly, it works! This simple little training aid will go a long way to encouraging positive behavior and instituting obedience as well as tricks into your dog’s life. What Is A Clicker? A clicker is a very [...]

A breed is defined as a group of certain species that have common ancestors and have certain distinguishable traits and characteristics. Before you get a new puppy, you have to consider a breed that will fit your lifestyle and environment. It is best to get the breed of puppy that will suit your personality and living [...]

It doesn’t take much to read a dog’s mind, just look at his body language! A dog will growl bark and even snarl to let you or another animal know how he is feeling about something. In addition to these vocal communication tools, you can also read a dog’s mind by knowing what it means [...]

Before you go to the shelter to adopt your new dog or puppy, make a list of what you want as far as physical and behavioral traits apply. Determine the type of dog that you have in mind. Are you looking for a big dog or a small dog? A puppy or an adult one? A [...]

If you are having trouble with your dog’s behavior when it comes to barking at the mailman, shredding the mail that is dropped at the door, or even displaying overly aggressive behavior such as chasing down and biting the mailman, then below are a few training tips that can help you change your dog’s behavior: Leave [...]

Why is it that dogs seem to go absolutely crazy whenever the mailman approaches the house? And even after the mailman drops off the mail through the door and walks away, dogs seem to keep up their excitable behavior and continue barking as if someone is breaking into the house. It Comes Down To Territory Every dog [...]

Did you know that many female dogs can have one false pregnancy after another? Not all female dogs are created equal - there are some that have a nurturing drive so tremendous that they can show signs of a false pregnancy after every astral cycle. What can cause a dog to have a false pregnancy? The [...]

If you notice that your dog is limping which resulted from a possible injury, the best advice is to contact your veterinarian immediately. However, it is not always easy on the bank account to call the vet every time you think your dog is hurt. Because they are so active and enjoy running outdoors, sometimes a [...]