In case you were wondering if dogs like snow or not, these dogs prove that snow can provide hours of fun! My favorite parts from the video: They 'doggie paddle' to propel themselves down the hill. They snack along the way, munching on snow as they're sliding. They stay out of each other's way. They're fully aware when they're getting close to the trees. They stop to enjoy a good snowy backrub at times (similar to a doggie snow angel). They enjoy the downhill ride so much, that … [Read more...]
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 water. #2 Dogs Catching Things - a Border Collie repeatedly catches a Frisbee, and then each of his steps is analyzed. Next, a classic slow-motion compilation of dogs catching pieces of dog food … [Read more...]
Instead of chasing cars, this dog spins in circles every time a fast-moving car goes by! And now, the dog is a celebrity: The dog is Tucker, a Border Collie who's known as the spinning dog, doesn't spin at all vehicles that pass by, however. He doesn't like big trucks.If you're passing through Prince Edward Island, be on the lookout for Tucker the spinning dog!... … [Read more...]
Dog teeth must be kept in good condition. That is, if you want your dog to live a long, healthy life. It's true. Brushing your dog's teeth can add 5 years to his life! How? Because things like gum disease and tooth decay are often hard to see, yet a dog's general health is directly influenced by how healthy his teeth and gums are. Once infection sets in, it can sometimes be difficult to treat and it could compromise your dog's health in other ways. According to the American … [Read more...]
If you recently got a new dog, one of the first things you should teach him is to sit. Fortunately, sit is one of the easiest dog commands to teach. Just remember to have patience and not to raise your voice or sound frustrated during the entire training process. Otherwise, your dog will sense that you're frustrated, and he won't want to learn from you. Dogs pick up on our body language and non-verbal cues much more frequently than most people realize! … [Read more...]
Are you looking for something fun (and really unusual) to do with your dog? How about teaching your dog to play basketball? The dogs in these videos are examples of the amazing things that dogs can do with a basketball. Just imagine what your friends would say if your dog could play basketball! Dog Basketball Video #1 This dog can dribble the ball and make a basket all on his own! He even passes the ball to his owner... Dog Basketball Video #2 … [Read more...]
Are you unsure when you need to clean out your dog's ears? Well, look inside your dog's ears, and if you see brown specks of wax then it's time to clean your dog's ears. The following video provides 3 easy steps and some great tips for cleaning a dog's ears: Put 10 drops of dog ear cleaning solution in your dog's ears. Massage the ears 1-2 minutes to loosen the wax. Let your dog shake his head. Take a cotton ball and wipe all around the outside portion of your dog's … [Read more...]
Using a crate from the first days that you bring your new puppy home will go a long way toward raising a well-mannered, self-confident dog. A crate will also help to keep your puppy safe and out of trouble. Not to mention the fact that crates are also useful when your trying to housebreak your dog. The fact is, dogs actually like small enclosed places. They make a dog feel safe. And dogs like to know their boundaries (so to speak). If you use a crate, then … [Read more...]
Many times, my dog Rascal a Yorkie/Pomeranian mix would become restless while he was sleeping -- often yipping and twitching and occasionally even moving his little legs like he was trying to run. My wife and I would laugh as we always thought he was dreaming of his youth when his favorite pastime was chasing squirrels in our backyard. ...But try as he might, they always out-witted him. It's probably nothing more than a dream if you've ever seen a dog seemingly try to run in its sleep … [Read more...]
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