Mouthing and nipping are two different issues. Nipping is a puppy thing; it’s interactive and playful. Mouthing is a lesser infraction; it’s more of communication skill to get you to do a particular thing. Less pressure, less annoying, but still not a charming habit. If you...
Whether you’re planning a vacation and won’t be able to bring your dog along, or if you have to travel for work and need someone to look after your four-legged companion, a long-term dog boarding service may be the ideal option....
Every dog owner is well aware that feeding your dog may be a thankless process, particularly when selecting the best dog food for your furry friend. Due to many dog food brands currently available, it is important to be selective about...
The Herding Group: The function of these breeds is as it sounds: to herd livestock. They’re a hard-working crowd of dogs who, in most cases, work under the direction of a shepherd. This group can be broken down into two types:...
Litter Language By seven weeks of age, puppies have begun to develop a worldview. Each has a special way of relating to littermates, mom, and the world beyond. There’s a pecking order in litterland, the beginnings of a dog pack hierarchy....
The Trip Home: You’ve selected your one and only. The moment’s arrived to bring him home! Unless it’s a neighbourhood litter, I’ll assume you came by car. Now depending on the situation, the car ride can be quite an experience, so let...
Trimming your dog’s nails is an important component of their overall maintenance regiment. Discomfort, pain, and in some cases, permanent damage might ensue if you do not follow these instructions. There are a few things to keep in mind when it...
Fun and Leisure: What do you do for fun? Can a dog be included? Dogs don’t like to be left out. And they’re not choosy! Attending a soccer game, running in the park, sitting on your lap (small dogs only!) during...
In this Article How breeding got started with domestication Breeds and the AKC Breed chazracteristics and mixed breeds Before you find the dog that’s right for you, let’s get a better grip on the word breed. First, this article gives a little...
Dogs Have Personalities, Too Based on my experience over the years working with countless numbers of dogs, I’ve noticed that most dogs fit into one of six character types. Identify your dog’s character type and remember it as you work through...
Every dog experiences an upset stomach at some time, and if it is not serious, there are several things you may do to cure it yourself. Learn how you can help your dog’s stomach troubles. It can be upsetting to witness...
When Your Dog Finds You: A day may come when a dog finds you. If it happens, it will feel like a gift from above. It’ll strike you like lightning. I know; though it was a cat who found me, the...
A dog is not just a pet; it is a member of your family. Just as you would buy your children’s a comfortable bed, dogs deserve the same. Let’s say you got your dogs a bed to sleep on, and they...
No matter what sort of dog you have or what kind of fur your dog has, the chances are that if you have a dog in your house, you are accustomed to seeing dog hair on every surface in and around...
Everyone who owns a pet treats them as a family member, and keeping their beds cleans a simple way of showing your love for them. A clean dog bed is not only important for your dog, but it is also very...
