Tricks & Training

How To Teach Your Dog To Sing

Want a singing dog? See how we taught our dog to sing on cue.

Reader-Submitted Cute Puppy Pictures

These cute puppy pictures were submitted by our readers. Feel free to send in pictures of YOUR adorable puppy!...

Do This Now… In Case Your Dog Gets Separated From You Or Becomes Lost Later

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.

How To Teach Your Dog To Fetch The Mail (…or How To ‘Get’ & ‘Give’ Anything!)

Here's how we taught our dogs to 'get the mail' or 'get the paper' and then immediately -- before it gets too soggy -- to 'give' it to us. This is an easy dog trick to teach. First, you begin with 'get'... then you end with 'give' or 'drop it'.

Dogs & Loud Noises… Are Ear Plugs Necessary?

Dogs at drag racing events and other loud sporting events like hunting need ear protection. Here are some ideas for protecting your dog's ears from damaging loud noises. These might even work well for fireworks!

The Official Michael Vick Dog Chew Toy

Check out this dog chew toy created in the likeness of Michael Vick. It is being sold to dog owners everywhere in hopes of bringing greater awareness to the issue of animal abuse.

Got Your Nose!

Another funny dog tongue picture.

Want To Teach Your Dog A New Trick? Build On Something He Already Does!

The fastest and easiest way to teach a dog a new trick is to build on some action that they already do well on their own. Then, just assign a name to it! Here's one example of how we did just that to teach our dog to pray.

How To Find Pet Emergency Treatment Services For Weekends, Holidays & After-Hours Vet Emergencies

If you haven't already, I encourage you to program the phone number of an emergency care center in your cellphone now. You never know when you might need a little after-hours care or advice.

10 Must-Have Items That Simplify Dog Walks And Car Rides

There are a few things that I always have on me any time I'm out & about with my dog. I take different things, depending on whether we're going for a walk vs going for a ride in the car. Here's what we take...

VIDEO: Do The Doggie ‘Boot Scoot’

Check out these funny videos of dogs scooting their butts on the carpet. Hey, it's only natural!

WARNING: Dogs Can Fall Out Of Car Windows… Even When They’re Rolled Up!

Lately, I've been seeing so many people riding around with their dogs in the car. Some have the windows completely down. Others have the windows partially rolled up, hoping to keep their dog from jumping out. I'm here to tell you: A dog can fall out of a window that is half-way or even most of the way rolled up!

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