Dog Care Information

Puppies love attention. They crave for it, they cry for it, and when they get it, they will do anything to keep that attention focused on them. Your puppy does not care if the attention that you are giving him is in response to something positive or something negative. All he cares about is getting [...]

When it comes to leftover food found in the trash, just about every dog will enjoy devouring it as much as they would when eating fresh food in their bowl. Regardless of cleanliness, it is all a feast to your dog! Either way, some dogs will tend to eat as fast as they possibly can. There [...]

Did you know that some dogs cannot stand the feeling of people rubbing and grabbing at their ears? While it’s true that the ears can be a soft spot for many dogs, which when rubbed will make a dog melt like butter, but on the other end of the spectrum there are dogs which become [...]

Dogs must mark their territory - it’s just the way it is! And for a dog there is no better way they like to communicate to the world and announce “Hey, I’m Here, Smell My Scent!” As normal a behavioral characteristic as this may be, it can be quite annoying to dog owners. Not only does [...]

Using a stairway can be a very fun and positive way to train your puppy. If she has not been on any stairs yet, then began by using a short stairway. This will minimize her fear and anxiety when you begin stair training. If you have no choice but to use a long stairway, then [...]

Have you ever seen those adorable dog tricks on television where the owners seem to get their dog to do anything? It is quite amusing when you know that you can train your dog to obey fun commands, such as training him to jump into his chair so that he can eat with the rest [...]

I’ve got a very fun trick that you can train your dog to do that will actually get him to help you clean up your dirty laundry. I’m not kidding – it’s called the “laundry pickup trick”. After you train your dog to react to the command “pick up the laundry”, he will run around [...]

Dogs absolutely love to jump into things and on top of them. Why? Simply because they are dogs! It’s just part of their playful nature. In fact, the real challenge usually comes from trying to get them out from wherever they jumped into. And it is so much fun if you can teach your dog [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

Crate training has to be one of the most beneficial ways there is to train your puppy, and is considered to be a 100% positive training protocol. In other words, there is no negative interaction with your dog or harmful training protocols that go along with using a crate. There are many advantages when [...]