Day: August 10, 2020

Owner Spends A Ton Of Time Putting Up The Doggie Gate Only For The Pup To Knock It Down

Owner Spends A Ton Of Time Putting Up The Doggie Gate Only For The Pup To Knock It Down

For the most part our dogs are well-behaved angels. Most of the time. Sometimes they have their moments of disobedience – usually when they’re puppies and they’re still learning how to behave. When our puppies get a little naughty, it’s still well-intended. They’re just trying to have fun because that’s what puppies like to do! […]

10 Dog Breeds Perfect For Apartment Living

10 Dog Breeds Perfect For Apartment Living A dog pokes his head out of an apartment balcony.

If you live in an apartment or condo, this should be a factor you consider when adopting a dog: will your new family member be happy in close quarters? Contrary to popular belief, the most critical factor is not the size or breed of the dog but the dog’s energy and your ability to ensure […]

Secrets To Housebreaking Adult Dogs

Secrets To Housebreaking Adult Dogs

  When most people think about housebreaking a dog, they imagine an adorable little scamp that fits in the palm of their hand and plays with toys all day — in other words, a puppy. But what if you have an older dog that isn’t housebroken because she’s a rescue? The rules for training adult […]

How To Clean Dogs’ Ears

How To Clean Dogs’ Ears

  There are three important things that you need to know about dogs’ ears: They’re sensitive, so they need regular maintenance to prevent infections. Dogs don’t want their ears cleaned, so you’re going to have to work with them. If you don’t do it the right way, you can cause serious damage. So how exactly […]

How To Bathe Your Dog

How To Bathe Your Dog

If you watch people bathing dogs in movies and TV shows, most of the time it seems like a joyous, fun-filled time for all involved. Unfortunately, bathing your dog in real life isn’t always such a positive experience. Dogs don’t mind being dirty and stinky — in fact, they like it quite a bit — […]

The Best Dogs For Kids

The Best Dogs For Kids A family dog waits to play fetch.

Your human little one really, really wants a dog, and you think it’s finally time. But what kind of dog should you get? Does it matter? Should you just let your kid pick out whatever dog she likes? Are smaller dogs safer because they can’t do as much damage? Popular culture has taught us that […]

Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Chewing On Himself

Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Chewing On Himself A dog chews at a flea.

  It’s perfectly natural and normal for dogs to occasionally chew on their legs, feet, ears, and tails. This behavior is no different than when you scratch an itch — it provides relief. However, if you notice that your dog is constantly chewing herself, it may indicate a deeper problem — particularly if the chewed […]