Dog Care 101

First, some things you need to think about BEFORE bringing your new dog home (like whether you should get a puppy vs. an older dog, which dog breed is best for you, and how to puppyproof your house inside & outside). Then, important things you should do during the very first days home with your new dog that will make potty training and sleeping go a whole lot smoother. Finally, fun ways to get to know your dog better and begin the bonding process. Not sure where to begin with your new dog?

Start here –> Puppy Care 101.

 

I can't say it any better than these folks. See why experts in the field agree... it's never a good idea to give a puppy as a gift, despite the fact that it may seem like the best thing to do. Here are 10 heartfelt stories, revealing why Christmas puppies are never a good idea.

Watch this dog escape -- by herself -- from a basement when all the doors and windows are closed and the owners are away at work.

I told you about my friend's crazy -- I mean lucky! -- cat and her miraculous survival story. Consider this an open invitation to start receiving your crazy pet stories. I'd love to hear 'em. In the meantime, it just so happens that I have a whole slew of crazy dog stories to share myself...

Thinking of adopting a dog? Here are the top 10 reasons dogs end up in shelters, plus some interesting facts about dogs in animal shelters.

Aside from the typical poisonous plants, antifreeze, and chocolate that we dog owners hear so much about, there are a number of far more common household dangers that dog owners should also be aware of. Here are some other household dangers you should consider:

Dogs frequently like to look out windows and screen doors, but it's important to realize the many dangers that lurk around windows and doors when it comes to your pet. Here's what you need to know... some little-known facts that could save your dog's life!

This remote control paw activates the Pet Chime wireless doorbell for dogs. Dogs can be taught to press the paw-shaped transmitter to signal whenever they want to go outside or come inside. Simply place a Paw near the door -- indoors or outdoors -- or on the floor. When mounted at dog's-eye-level, your dog can press the Paw with its nose or its paw to activate the Pet Chime doorbell.

Have some extra blue painters tape lying around the house? If so, and you've got pets, then you just might find the following 'painter's tape tips for people with pets' post helpful... if not hilarious.

Emergencies happen when you least expect them. Take the time to prepare now so your pet sitter AND your vet will know how to handle an emergency, in the event that you're out of town and your dog needs help.

Is your dog notorious for unspooling the toilet paper from its roll in the bathroom? I just discovered a quick trick which prevents your pet from playing with the toilet paper roll in the future! You'll find yourself asking, 'Now why didn't I think of that?!'

Here's a silly story about two dogs who organized their own Easter Egg Hunt... complete with real-life bunnies and chocolate Easter eggs hidden in the grass. In other words... how two dogs terrorized a family of rabbits in our backyard and munched on rabbit poo for a week!

Sometimes you need a way to temporarily separate two or more dogs inside your home. Other times, you may just need to keep one dog out of a particular room or prevent him from going up or down stairs for awhile. If you'd like to give your dogs some freedom, yet restrict where they can roam in your house, the Evenflo baby gate might be the answer.