Day: June 18, 2015

Can Your Dog Catch The Flu?

Can Your Dog Catch The Flu?

By Nicole Pajer UPDATE, January 30, 2018:  Time.com recently reported on a breakout of dog flu in several states, including California.  The strain affecting dogs is canine H3N2, a different strain than the similarly named human H3N2. Flu season has arrived—for humans and for dogs. As people march into medical centers to nab their annual […]

Dog Separation Anxiety From Leaving Dog Alone

Dog Separation Anxiety From Leaving Dog Alone A dog is anxious as his owner leaves for the day.

By Joe Wilkes Dogs are very social animals, and they would like nothing more than to be by your side 24/7. But dog food doesn’t buy itself, and that may entail you having to leave them home alone while you go off to bring home the bacon, and the dog treats. We might imagine our […]

5 Halloween Dangers for Your Dog

5 Halloween Dangers for Your Dog A puppy, wearing a witch hat and sitting next to a pumpkin bucket, is ready for Halloween. Learn how you can keep your pup safe during this holiday.

Watch out for some scary Halloween dangers for your dog. When you prepare for possible threats, you can take necessary precautions to prevent a harmful outcome. Candy, candles, cords, and more are common dangers that pose a threat to your furry friend. Halloween Candy Can Be Toxic To Your Dog Don’t let your dog eat […]

Cesar Answers Toughest Dog Problem Questions

Cesar Answers Toughest Dog Problem Questions a group of dogs pose after playing at the dog park

Cesar with Charlotte Dawson, judge of “Australia’s Next Top Model” and Jackie Frank, the editor of Marie Claire Australia By Cesar Millan Greetings from Australia! During my tour in the Aussieland, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Herald Sun, Australia’s most popular newspaper, to participate in a live chat where readers put […]

Working Dogs Remind Me Why I Do What I Do

Working Dogs Remind Me Why I Do What I Do A dog enjoys a break after a long walk.

By Cesar Millan There’s a myth that New Zealand’s sheep population outnumbers people by twenty to one. In reality, it’s more like eight sheep for every person, but sheep herding is still big business—New Zealand has the second largest shepherding industry in the world, right behind Australia. In case you’re wondering, there are about 57 […]

What To Do If Your Dog Goes Missing

What To Do If Your Dog Goes Missing a missing dog poster hangs on a tree

By Joe Wilkes It’s the feeling that chills every pet owner. You call your dog’s name and she doesn’t come. You might face an empty backyard, a slipped leash, a left-open front door. Your dog could be anywhere, but the one thing you know is she’s not where she belongs—home with you. The important thing […]

How To Prevent Your Dog From Going Missing

How To Prevent Your Dog From Going Missing A dog holds his leash waiting for his owner to find him

By Joe Wilkes We depend on our dogs for love and companionship, and sometimes, even protection. But let’s never forget that protection is a two-way street. It’s a big world out there and dogs love to explore—and without the benefit of a cell phone, or GPS. Even the dogs who are homebodies are at risk. […]

Dogs And Chronic Vomiting: Causes And Treatments

Dogs And Chronic Vomiting: Causes And Treatments A vet checks a dog that has been vomiting.

By Dr. Kristy Conn Occasionally, we get left a nasty surprise from our adorable dog. We walk unsuspectingly into a room and notice the puddle of sick that our dog has left behind. After the initial annoyance though, the concern about the canine vomiting sets in. Is it just something our dog ate out of […]

Cesar’s Dog Training Video: Dog Separation Anxiety

Cesar’s Dog Training Video: Dog Separation Anxiety

Because of the many questions Cesar receives about dog separation anxiety he decided to create this down and dirty dog training video on the subject. Cesar says that the single worst thing that can happen to a dog is being away from you. “Dogs are pack animals and there’s nothing more unnatural than being away […]

What To Do If You Find A Stray Dog

What To Do If You Find A Stray Dog a lost dog sits on the sidewalk

If your own dog has ever gone missing, you know what a relief it is to get the phone call from someone who’s dialed the number on your dog’s collar or see your missing pet run to you at the local animal shelter.  Critical in many of these owner-pet reunions is that a Good Samaritan […]