Dogs are curious creatures and will sniff and eat anything they fancy, including plants and flowers. While most plants won’t do any harm to their health, there are some that can be poisonous for them – some of which are commonly found just about anywhere. If you have a garden, you should be more mindful […]

One of the biggest challenges a dog owner has to face is taking care of a sick pet. While a bout of diarrhea or lack of appetite can be scary, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should take him to the vet right away. But if the problem persists for more than a day, it’s […]

Time it correctly Time is very important when it comes to the use of positive reinforcement as a training method for dogs. Firstly, the reward, whatever it might be, should come immediately, within few seconds. Otherwise, your dog might fail to associate it with the proper action, for which he has been rewarded. Clicker training […]

Keeps the Skin and Fur Free from Infection Regular grooming of your pet is necessary. Especially, if the pet likes to spend time in the park and roll around on the mud. The skin and the fur of your pet can get exposed to the risk of dirt allergies along with several other infections. A […]

It’s simple – if your dog is awake at night, you’ll most likely be awake as well. With all the barking, whining and fussing around, it will definitely be hard to get a good night’s sleep. As a dog parent, it’s important to find out what causes your pet to be up during nighttime. Does […]

Having a pet dog is no easy responsibility. Every dog parent should always be on top of their pet’s physical and emotional well-being. The goal is to have a healthy and happy pet which makes both your life and his life better. Taking care of a dog is a continuous learning process – you learn […]

It has been estimated that nearly 50% of dogs in our country are obese. This is a startling number considering the fact that we love dogs and do not want these furry companions to have any health problems. But then why is this number showing up? A major worrying factor that results in obese dogs […]

Many people are not aware that there is a device that will help disabled dogs. Dogs that cannot use all or some of their legs. That device is a dog wheelchair. There are many units available on the internet the types and prices can vary greatly. There are units for back leg, front legs and […]

Learning first aid for your canine is important. Although it’s not substitute for the expertise of your vet, there are times that emergency procedures must be performed at home until professional help is available. Dogs can suffer from choking, food poisoning or heat stroke at home and must be attended to right away. These emergency […]

Why do dog owners make such a big fuss over what dog collar and dog lead they use for their pet? It’s the owner’s prerogative to choose whatever pet accessory they want, but, being a dog lover it’s likely they’ll know the importance of buying the right type that is comfortable for the dog to […]