Dog Care 101

Found dog sign. photo by by Hotash on Flickr

Found A Dog? Here’s What To Do When You Find A Stray Dog

Your first inclination may be to take a stray dog inside your home to immediately give him food and shelter. But that's not always the safest option. Here's what you SHOULD do if you find a stray dog.

The Best Stuffed Dog Toy (…In The Eyes Of My Dog)

Does your dog behave differently with one particular toy than all the rest? Does your dog have a 'pacifier' -- one specific toy that seems to calm him better than others?

Hunting Dog Training 101: Basic Tips For Training Hunting Dogs

If you think that you will eventually want your dog to be a hunting dog, here are some very basic tips to get started with hunting dog training.

Microchip Dog Facts – Have You Microchipped Your Dog AND Registered The Chip Yet?

Since most lost dogs end up in shelters where they are either adopted or euthanized, it's important to microchip your dog in order to prevent this from happening to your dog AND to make it easier for you to be reunited with your dog should you ever become separated.

What To Do When Your Dog Chews Things She Shouldn’t Outdoors Like Tree Bark & Sticks

We received this question about dog chewing from a dog owner on our Facebook Page. Since others may be dealing with the same, or a similar, situation I thought I'd share my reply here -- along with more details that could be helpful to other dog owners.

Need A Dog Brush? 3 Reasons To Love Furminator Deshedding Tools

After using the original yellow handled Furminator dog brush, I recently got a new Furminator deshedding tool. This one is the giant size, red handled Furminator. It's larger, more ergonomic, and it has a FURejector button to easily remove the pet hair that's been collected in the teeth of the brush itself.

Dog Training Certification – How To Become A Dog Trainer

Becoming a certified dog trainer begins with some specialized schooling followed by lots of training. Here are some basic tips to get you started if you want to obtain dog training certification.

What’s The Difference Between Purebred, Mixed Breed, and Hybrid Dogs?

Wondering about the difference between purebreed dogs, mixed breed dogs, and hybrid dogs? Here's how to tell which one your dog is...

How To Become A Dog Foster Parent ~ What To Expect

See why most people ultimately decide to foster dogs, and how to find dog foster opportunities where you live. Plus, see what's required to foster a dog and what you can expect if you become a dog foster parent.

WARNING: Dogs + Coins = Danger! What To Do If Your Dog Swallows A Penny

As part of puppy-proofing your house, make sure you never leave loose change lying around... especially pennies! Pennies have zinc in them and zinc is fatal to dogs. As seen in this video, the secret to a dog's survival after swallowing one or more pennies is early removal!

Video Of The Spinning Dog ~ This Dog Chases Cars… With A Twist!

As this video shows, instead of chasing cars, this dog spins in circles every time a fast-moving car goes by! Tucker is a Border Collie who's known as the spinning dog. He's a celebrity in Prince Edward Island.

Does Your Dog Bark At The Doorbell? Halloween Is A Great Time For Dog Doorbell Training!

A dog that barks at the doorbell is especially challenging at Halloween. However, you can look at it as a headache... or as a valuable dog training opportunity! This video shows how to do it.

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