A barking dog is an annoyance to neighbors as well as owners. Often it’s difficult to get a dog to stop barking, particularly if they are bored and just “nuisance” barking. In most states, barking ...
Every year, countless dogs end up lost, injured, at a shelter or (in many cases) euthanized, because they escaped from their loving homes. I’ve written this article to address the causes and to provide some ...
Many skills will come in handy during your time as a pet parent. None, however, will be more important than teaching your dog to walk on a leash. Walking your dog regularly can help decrease ...
Let's face it - bully dogs get a bad rap. Even their name indicates that they are bad dogs. But, the truth is, they rate higher on behavioral tests than nearly any other dog and ...
Anxiety is one of the most common issues we face with ourselves and our pets at any time of year, but nerves seem to become even more strained during the holidays. These are some helpful ...
Kids and parents aren’t the only ones becoming part of blended families through marriage. Our dogs often get new furry siblings too, which can be a big adjustment! So how did my two rescue dogs ...
Recently, we posted on Facebook that we were out walking our dogs and experienced two small, off-leash dogs aggressively running to our much larger, leashed dogs. My dogs were both on-leash and controlled, but I ...
I recently read an article on the subject of dogs who lick excessively and it made reference to the fact that one of the causes can be digestive troubles. This is just one of many ...
Enrichment activities are a very important part of any animal’s life. Whether you’re dealing with a zoo lion or a dog and cat, animals get bored just as humans do. Enrichment activities will help your ...
It’s tough having a dog who eats poop, but it’s more common than you think. This condition is known as coprophagia. Today, we’re going to discuss how to stop your dog from eating poop. Because, ...