Dog Care 101

Puppy proofing is just like baby proofing! You get down on your dog’s level and see what they can see… and reach… and chew on. Dog owners share their personal tips and advice to protect your home (inside and out) from your dog’s teeth & paws AND protect your dog from hidden dangers at home & beyond.

We will be moving into a new house soon. I've asked Suzy Godsey -- who helped us train our dog to stop barking -- for some tips to help us get our through the move, with the least amount of stress. These are her best tips for moving with your dog...

If you're a dog owner, then adding one or more of these resolutions to your own list of New Year's resolutions will ensure a longer, happier life for you and your dog. What are your New Year's resolutions this year?

It's up to you to keep your dog safe when Christmas decorations come out of storage, Christmas trees are put up, and and extra food is set out. Dogs love to explore, and all of these things can be a danger to your dog. Some can cause severe illness and may even be fatal to your dog. Here's what you need to know.

While our human bodies over time can build up a tolerance to nicotine, dogs don't have that ability. Even if a dog eats as few as one or two cigarette butts, it can kill them. I've heard some people claim that cigarette butts are not harmful to dogs, but I've seen nicotine poisoning of a dog firsthand -- and it's not pretty!

Whenever we're preparing for a really bad storm, I make a point to gather the dog's necessities, in addition to our own. Even if you're not officially evacuating, you never know when you when you might need to seek shelter somewhere else at the last minute. Or, you may even have to stay in a public shelter temporarily if the storm wreaks havoc on your entire neighborhood. Here's what to pack for your dog.

You've dog proofed your house, so your dog will be safe INDOORS. Next it's time to dog proof your yard, so your dog will be safe OUTSIDE too. Here's how

If you drive with your dog unrestrained in your car (which means the dog has the freedom to roam from your lap... to the back seat... front seat... and from window to window) and you live in California, then you may be breaking the law soon. I have to say, as much as I have been guilty of doing this in the past, I think driving with lapdogs should be outlawed... and in all states. Here's the scoop about the new lapdog law regarding drivers with unrestrained dogs in the vehicle...

If your dog ever leaves the house, then here are some things you should do to assure that you are always prepared should you dog become separated from you -- or lost. And what to do in case of emergency. The best tip: prepare NOW by doing these simple things.

These videos and photos aim tol remind you of the truly horrific consequences that could result if your dog is allowed anywhere near your paper shredder. You could be putting your dog in harm's way and increasing the odds that your dog will accidentally get its tail -- or its tongue -- caught inside the grinders which could cause serious permanent damage to your dog's tongue or tail.