Dogs love the outdoors, and even more so when they accompany their owners. If you’re an avid hiker, your next expedition may be a perfect opportunity to enjoy the sun, air, and a magnificent view with your pooch. Preparation is key. You’ll need to take steps to accommodate your canine’s needs during the trip. You’ll [...]
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Canine Arthritis: Helping Your Pooch Cope With Aching Joints
For a number of potential reasons, your dog may experience persistent pain in his joints. Canine arthritis – also called degenerative joint disease (DJD) – may be mild or severe. In the latter case, it can be debilitating and prevent your pooch from moving around easily.
The condition is defined as a deterioration of cartilage. Cartilage [...]
Tips For Choosing a Dog, Size, Age, Activity, And Other Factors
Bringing a new canine home is an exciting experience – for you and him. Not only will you spend time getting to know each other, but you’ll also spend years together enjoying each other’s company. That’s the reason it is critical that you choose a pooch based on his size, age, activity level, and other [...]
Should You Take Your Dog to a Dog Park?
Even though most canines are domestic pets, they thrive amongst their own. They are pack animals by nature and adhere to a clearly defined hierarchy. Dog parks offer a controlled environment that encourages this type of interaction. Under the right circumstances, they provide a valuable experience for both dogs and their owners.
In this article, we’ll [...]
Welcoming Your New Puppy Into Your Home
Bringing a new pup into your home is an exciting time for both of you. The relationship is new and you’ll be spending time getting to know one another. It can also be stressful for a puppy. The environment is unfamiliar to him and if he’s young, he’ll likely feel uncomfortable having been separated from [...]
How to Select the Right Crate For Your Pooch
Most people who adopt a new puppy are aware of the benefits of crating. Canines are as much den animals as they are pack animals. They are instinctively comfortable within the confines of a small space if they perceive that space as their home. This is the reason many dogs will retreat to their crates [...]
Essential Factors to Maintaining Your Canine’s Health
The healthier your dog is, the happier he’ll be. Fortunately, by investing a little time and attention each day, you can help him maintain his health and ensure his happiness. Sadly, millions of owners neglect providing the care their pooches desperately need. Some owners are even unaware of these needs.
Below, we’ll provide a brief checklist [...]
A Longer Lasting Dog Treat
Dog Treats that Can Save your Sanity
Dog treats can be so much more than a quick snack for your pet. They can be used to encourage good behavior and entice your pet?s mind and curiosity. If you know the best kinds and the right way to present them, you can help your pet work out [...]
Clicker Training Dogs
If you own a dog, you will understand the importance of having a well behaved member of your pack. For you to fully appreciate dog ownership, your dog needs to be under control and they need to understand what is allowed and what isn’t.
This is where training plays a pivotal role in the healthy development [...]
Brushing up on Dog Obedience
Brushing up on Obedience: Treat Reinforcement for your Dog
Everyone knows the saying, ?you can?t teach an old dog new tricks.? This is actually not accurate. Dog?s of all ages are anxious learners, provided you know how to communicate with them. On the other hand, an old dog can actually start to forget his old tricks [...]