Dog Potty Training Tips: How To Get Your Dog Used To A Daily Routine
Maybe you've got a new puppy that you're attempting to train not to pee or poop in the house. Or… [MORE]
How To Stop Bad Dog Behavior: Solutions That Work For Common Dog Problems
Have you been dealing with some bad dog behavior lately? Is your dog causing you a lot… [MORE]
Teaching Dog Tricks: 5 Keys To Successfully Training Your Dog To Do A New Trick
After your dog learns all of the basic dog commands, he will use them throughout his life to… [MORE]
Shelter Dogs – How To Find The Best Animal Shelters & Dog Adoption Facilities Near You
Have you heard?... Dog adoption is the new black. That's right, it's becoming more popular… [MORE]
Annual Dog Vaccinations & Pet Wellness Check-ups… Necessary Or Not?
I recently posted something about this on my Facebook page... Had a long talk with our vet… [MORE]
Behavior & Training
Dog Potty Training Tips: How To Get Your Dog Used To A Daily Routine
Maybe you've got a new puppy that you're attempting to train not to pee or poop in the house. Or maybe you've acquired an older dog who has his own daily routines that aren't coordinating very well with your own personal routines. Either way, you can bet it will be helpful (to both you and the … [Read More...]
How To Stop Bad Dog Behavior: Solutions That Work For Common Dog Problems
Have you been dealing with some bad dog behavior lately? Is your dog causing you a lot of frustration and heartache? Trust me, we've all been through it. However, it's important to realize that dogs (just like babies) are not born bad. Dogs (and humans) are influenced by their surroundings … [Read More...]
Teaching Dog Tricks: 5 Keys To Successfully Training Your Dog To Do A New Trick
After your dog learns all of the basic dog commands, he will use them throughout his life to stay safe and to communicate with you and other people. Beyond that, you may want to teach your dog any number of dog tricks. There are lots of reasons to teach your dog new tricks -- not the least of … [Read More...]
Health & Wellness
Shelter Dogs – How To Find The Best Animal Shelters & Dog Adoption Facilities Near You
Have you heard?... Dog adoption is the new black. That's right, it's becoming more popular to adopt a dog from an animal shelter than to buy a dog from a pet store. (Finally!) However, the different types of animal agencies that provide homes for dogs are often confused. Hopefully, the … [Read More...]
Annual Dog Vaccinations & Pet Wellness Check-ups… Necessary Or Not?
I recently posted something about this on my Facebook page... Had a long talk with our vet today about the state of the economy and how it's affecting the pet industry. Spending on animal accessories & fun stuff is up; spending on animal care & checkups is down. Vet visits tend to be for … [Read More...]
The Best Dog Dry Skin Home Remedies
If your dog has dry skin, he's not alone. This is a very common issue with dogs. Earlier I shared my all-time favorite home remedy for dog dry skin that our veterinarian recommended. It worked for us almost immediately, and as you can see from the comments, it has worked for a number of other … [Read More...]
Dog Food & Treats
Senior Dog Food Tips: How To Meet The Nutritional Needs Of A Senior Dog
As dogs age, their nutritional needs change. To keep your dog healthy through old age, you'll need to make some adjustments to your dog's diet. Those adjustments should take place early in your dog's aging process. Did You Know?... Dogs are considered to be in their senior … [Read More...]
Easy Homemade Dog Treats For 4-Legged Trick-or-Treaters On Halloween
On Halloween this year, you are likely to see some four-legged friends on your doorstep next to the children. That's right, more and more people are taking their dogs trick-or-treating with them. So, why not have a separate bowl of dog biscuits at the door next to the bowl of candy for the … [Read More...]
DIY Frozen Dog Treats: Homemade Recipes Make Fun Summertime Treats For Dogs
When it comes to doing something special for your dog, you probably already give him Kong toys filled with treats on occasion. Or maybe even a healthy pooch smoothie. If you really want to mix things up a bit, a fun idea during the hot summer months is to put a cool twist on your dog's treats by … [Read More...]
Fun Dog Stuff
Pictures Of Dogs Wearing Fun Bling: Dog Necklaces & Dog Bandanas
I don't usually put doggie bling -- like dog clothing & accessories -- on my dog. But we recently got a dog bandana as a hand-me-down from someone on Freecycle. And I have to be honest, I didn't realize just how practical doggie neckwear could be! This particular bandana has a velcro … [Read More...]
Mixed Breed Dogs – The Pros & Cons Of Choosing A Designer Dog Or A Hybrid Dog
Hybrid dogs (what many are calling designer dogs) are canines that have purebred parents but each parent is from a different breed. Some examples are: Labradoodle - a dog that was bred to be a low-shedding dog with the behavior traits of a service or guide dog; a cross between a Labrador and … [Read More...]
Amazing Videos Of Dogs In Slow Motion!
Following are some of the best videos that feature dogs being dogs... all in slow motion! #1 Dogs Drinking Water - these have excellent close-up footage of dogs lapping water. You can see the physics that go into each lap of … [Read More...]
Pet Predicaments & Warnings
Dealing With Dog Smell: 7 Ways To Keep Your Dog Smelling Fresh Every Day… Without A Bath!
Why is it that dogs love terrible smells so much? I once had a dog that could find the foulest smelling stuff and then would roll in it just for fun! That same dog thought it was fun to play with skunks, even though every time she did it she got blasted with loads of stink! Then again, some … [Read More...]
How To Remove Dog Urine Stains & Odors
If you have a dog, then you know what I'm talking about when I refer to that oh so dreaded dog pee! It can ruin your flooring in no time -- including carpet, linoleum, and wood floors -- if it's not cleaned up the right way. Plus, it stinks! Fortunately, it is possible to remove dog urine … [Read More...]
How To Find Your Lost Dog When He Disappears Unexpectedly
There is no more gut wrenching feeling than the moment you first discover your dog has vanished for no apparent reason. I've experienced this myself. My then 6-year-old Yorkie/Pomeranian mix disappeared within just a minute or two of my inattention. It was the evening, and we were in Tucson … [Read More...]
