Day: September 24, 2019

Housebreaking Your Puppy: Do’s And Don’ts

Housebreaking Your Puppy: Do’s And Don’ts A puppy plays with a roll of toilet paper outside

The process of housebreaking often brings on feelings of nervousness and worry, but the process does not have to be stressful—for you or the puppy. The truth is this is a situation in which you have Mother Nature working with you right from the start while puppy training. When the puppies are first born, they […]

How To Treat Dog Bite Wounds

How To Treat Dog Bite Wounds a dog receives first aid for an injury

Bite wounds are a common cause of trauma in dogs and typically result from altercations with other dogs, cats and wildlife. Bite wounds are puncture wounds and while they may appear small they can spell big trouble for your dog. Their deceptive nature lies in the fact that while the external wound can be small, […]

Choosing The Perfect Puppy

Choosing The Perfect Puppy

Before you bring home that new puppy, you should ask yourself whether you are the right human for her. Here are some questions to consider. Do you have children? If so, then you’ll need a kid-friendly pooch. Your kids will also have to be dog-friendly — prepare for the extra steps it takes to teach […]

Most common food allergies in dogs

Most common food allergies in dogs a dog enjoys his dinner

While it has become common to watch out for the signs of life-threatening food allergies in young children, it still comes as a surprise to some dog parents that their four-legged companions can also suffer from food allergies. Just like in humans, a food allergy occurs when a dog’s immune system mistakenly believes a specific […]

When Your Dog Is Afraid Of Men

When Your Dog Is Afraid Of Men A dog acts fearful of the man holding him.

One of the common fears people report their dogs having is of men in general. This seems ironic given that dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” but if there’s one class of people that some dogs seem to fear, it would be men. So why is this? There’s an old saying—a dog that’s been […]