No matter how close you are to your dogs, sometimes the unexpected can happen and your dog bites you. So now what? The first step, of course, is to stay calm. This isn’t the end of your relationship and doesn’t mean that your dog has turned into an aggressive killer. There are lots of […]
The second of Cesar’s Five Natural Dog Laws is this: “Energy Is Everything.” It’s how dogs — and all animals — communicate with each other and how they read our intentions and respond to us. If you have dogs, you probably already know intuitively what their general energy level is; whether your dog is a […]
Huxley and his mom were preparing for Huxley’s first flight from London to Ibiza when the little puppy became very bored. Ursula Daphne Aitchison, Huxley’s mom, said to The Dodo, “He was sat in the seat next to me but got in a mood which he often does when I don’t pay him enough attention.” […]
Trying to raise a puppy right can be an incredibly challenging task but one that is infinitely rewarding as well. One of the cornerstones of good health for your puppy is regular veterinary care. The following is a list of the veterinary or health related concerns that will come up during your puppy’s first year. […]
Steven Grieg is a Colorado-based animal lover who has always opened up his home to pets in need. Steven grew up with multiple pets in his home. As a result, when he became an adult he continued to take in pets in need. Typically, he had 3-4 dogs at a time in his home. Currently, […]
It’s an all-too-familiar scenario. Two humans try to blend their existing packs and wind up with their dogs fighting and creating chaos. It can happen with roommates moving in together, people trying to date, or even when bringing a new dog into an existing pack. It doesn’t have to be this way and, short […]
Remember, barking is natural! It’s an important means of communication for dogs. But sometimes problems can develop. As the pack leader, it’s your job to step in and control excessive barking. Here are my 5 tips to help you stop nuisance barking for good. Correct Dog Problem Behavior and Follow Through. Tell your dog to […]
Much like their feline counterparts, black dogs find it difficult when it comes to adoption. Particularly larger black dogs – they are often left forgotten in what many shelter works call black dog syndrome. While there isn’t a lot of science behind it, those who work at shelters swear that BDS is a real phenomenon. […]
Food is a powerful motivator for dogs — which is why it can often be very effective for obedience training. You are asking your dog to complete what may be a complicated task for her — understand a verbal or visual cue and then perform a desired behavior. This may seem straightforward and simple to […]
While most families know the game of Monopoly to be a squabble for properties, there is a new take on the traditional board game where the goal isn’t to rack up on property. Instead, the players compete to amass a fortune of different dog breeds, learning fun facts about the canines in the process. Dog-opoly […]
