As a dog owner, you should know the importance of training your dog. Dogs are sociable creatures by nature and love being around humans. However, they need a level of training so they know how to fit in well with their human families. When it comes to dog training, you have a few avenues […]
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Driving With Dogs In The Car
Driving with your dog in the car is something that we all love to do. However, they can become a huge distraction when left to roam the car without any form of restraint. For this reason, it is illegal to drive with your dog unrestrained within the car. There are driving laws put in place […]
Are Rawhide Bones Bad For Dogs?
Rawhide bones used to be one of the most popular dog bones for aggressive chewers due toe their soft but durable texture. The keywords here are that it “used to be” because a vast amount of research has been completed to prove that they can be bad for dogs as they can contain toxic chemicals. […]
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Dog separation anxiety is very common and can be heartbreaking and frustrating for you but very stressful for the dog too. Symptoms include urinating, chewing, digging, barking, pacing and excessive whining when you leave them on their own. It’s important to train your dog to deal with this type of separation anxiety so that you […]
How To Crate Train A Puppy
Crate training is an important part of your puppy’s development. You cannot be with them all the time and crate training them whilst they are a puppy and ensuring they like to be inside a crate is something you need to achieve early on in your dogs life. Crates are also helpful when housebreaking a […]
Hyperkeratosis in Dogs
Hyperkeratosis is a condition that affects the dog’s skin. It mainly affects the paws and the nose areas. Hyperkeratosis is characterized by excess skin that forms on these parts of the dog, and after a while, the surface appears to be cracked. What Causes Hyperkeratosis in Dogs? This condition occurs as a result of increased […]
How To Stop Dog Licking Wounds
Wound licking in both humans and animals is an instinctive response to injuries. Cats, rodents, dogs and all primates prefer licking their wounds as a means of easing pain. There is a popular belief that that animal saliva, especially from man’s best friend, has a number of healing properties. This belief dates back to ancient […]
What is the Difference Between Puppy and Adult Dog Food?
Dogs that are less than two years of age are considered puppies, and it is important that they are being fed puppy formula as opposed to foods meant for adult dogs. According to a 2012 research study by the United States Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, 36.5% of households in the United States have a […]
Food Not To Give A Dog
Owning a dog requires extra special care and attention just like a human baby. A dogs diet is extremely important to a happy and healthy life without the need for countless vet trips and expensive medicines. Dogs can indeed eat human food, however this articles will discuss food that you must not feed to a […]
Dog Toilet Training Tips
The most infuriating problem faced by dog owners is during their puppy years where they aren’t toilet trained, which often puts off potential dog owners. If you are one of the very lucky dog owners, some puppies instinctively go outside in the garden. However, the majority will see that puppies can take months to learn […]
