It has happened again!... Our dog recently discovered a rabbit hole in our backyard and his attention could not be diverted away from the bunnies until the last one left the nest. The rabbit hole was located along the edge of our landscaped flower beds. Mixed in between the daylillies and the weeds that have started to overtake our garden was a furry/grassy nest that the dog noticed was "wiggling". … [Read more...]
Just about every day you'll see a car going down the road with a dog's head sticking out of the window. I know, my dogs do it too. The youngest enjoys sticking his head out the back window of our Jeep Wrangler. With all the bugs, dirt, and debris flying through the air, imagine the damage if your poor dog should get hit in the eye by something. Doggie sunglasses (or doggie goggles) can be quite useful when it comes to protecting your dog's eyes. Here's what you need to … [Read more...]
A reader recently asked us this question: Dog lost teeth. How can I care for her tongue? It hangs out all the time. Will she be in pain? -- Gail Hanging Tongue Syndrome is a condition where a dog's tongue hangs out of his mouth all the time and the dog is unable to bring her tongue in at will. This could be due to the dog's breed, a mouth or jaw injury, or deformities of the mouth or teeth, among other things. Other times, things like medications or the removal of teeth … [Read more...]
No, these aren't business cards for your dog. (Well, I guess they could be if you wanted them to be -- if your dog is that popular at the dog park!) These are business cards for dog lovers. I can think of lots of ways that these cards could be useful. The best part: it's super simple to design your own high-quality, professional dog business cards yourself! … [Read more...]
I've seen Freshpet Select dog food in the refrigerator section of the pet food aisle in stores before. It's right next to the Biljac frozen dog food that I always buy for my dog. One out of every 5 consumers is buying human foods to feed his/her pets in order to offer healthier alternatives to what’s in the pet food aisle, according to the American Pet Products Association. Source I've considered buying Freshpet refrigerated dog food and serving it up in small doses as special treats … [Read more...]
My dog has bad breath. What dog doesn't, right? Well, okay, I have been around a few dogs in my life whose breath did not smell putrid. But they were definitely the exception. My dogs have always had bad breath... until now! I've been adding a liquid drinking water additive to my dog's water bowl every time I fill it up. And now -- after 11 days -- his breath smells so much better. (We call it his doggie mouthwash.) … [Read more...]
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 dog) to get into a routine that works for both of you! You want to get your dog on some sort of a schedule so he always knows when he's going to be allowed outside to pee & poop, when he's … [Read more...]
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 as well as their interactions with others. And the fact is... bad dog behaviors are almost always the result of the dog's upbringing. Thus, your dog's bad behavior could be due to inconsistent or … [Read more...]
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 which is to build your dog's confidence level while giving him something fun to do, like a hobby. In addition, dog tricks will ultimately help to keep your dog's mind sharp and his daily exercise … [Read more...]
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 following information will help you see where they differ. We will also point you in the right direction and help you find the best places to safely adopt a dog in your area. See why shelter dogs … [Read more...]
