So you have a wonderful dog or cat that you love more than anything else in the world - but there's on catch: you just can't keep up with the mess they create or don't have the time clean up every other day. This story rings true for virtually all power owners throughout the world. Wherever there is a pet, there is bound to be trouble. You Need The Tools Just like every other aspect in work and life, you need...
Dogs will be in the mood to chew different types of textures at different times, for example, they may be into a soft couch material one day and onto a hard wooden chair or table leg the next. That is why it is important to always have different types of chew toys around to cover the needs of whatever different chewing mood your dog is in. Dogs learn much better when shown how to do something rather than made...
There are many reasons for wanting to teach your dog boundaries, for example maybe you want to keep them out of the babies room, prevent them from stealing food, keep them off the fancy furniture or away from the front the door. Thankfully all this can be possible with the proper consistent training and a fair amount of time. It is important to keep in mind that boundary training can not happen passively and your dog requires your full...
Off to the Vet We Go If you are new to the dog world, have not really thought about it or never asked your vet what they all do during your dogs examinations, then you may be wondering what actually happens at these visits. It’s nothing out of the ordinary only blood panels, vaccinations, full body check overs, and all other sorts of procedures as well to name a few, it is important to know what your vet is going...
Managing your pet's sleep can be a tough ask. In many ways, it is not too different from managing the sleeping patterns of an infant. The general sleep distribution and habits may differ from cats to dogs, but after years of caring for both, I feel that the fundamentals of managing a pet's sleep remain the same. We all share DNA to some extent, after all. While this article's suggestions are not exhaustive,ealth they should definitely help you develop some...
Dogs like humans are social animals the urge to socialize is natural in both species, so just like humans some dogs may be better at socializing than other dogs. All dogs are different some will love meeting new people and being in new situations, others will hate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in the middle. Build a Bond The fastest way to build a bond with your dog is with lots of play, so play with toys, tug of war,...
Dog aggression is one of the main reasons as to why people put down or rehome their dogs, no one want to have a dog that is known for biting people but the reality is these things happen. That being said the reason a dog bites or is appearing aggressive may also very well be that it is scared. Fear and Aggression are two sides of the same coin, dogs have an innate sense of fight or flight and...
Olfactory receptors, also known as odorant receptors, are neurons in our brains that help us detect and distinguish different smells. Humans have around 6 Million of these receptors, dogs have up to 300 million of these receptors, scientists still do not know how all these extra receptors affect the dogs but are beginning to search for some answers. So next time you are out for a walk with your dog and is sniffing around give him that extra five...
In this article we will be focusing on the paw lift but will also briefly talk about why your dog is pawing at you, keep in mind the two are entirely different gestures which can mean entirely different things. Now you Know It can be common mistake for people to see a new dog with a raised paw and interpret that it wants to shake a paw. Chances are the dog does not want to shake paws it is in fact...
As fun as it can be to see your dog bring you things like their leash or your slippers, and useful to for that matter, but it is most importantly a great chance to challenge and build communication skills between you and your dog. The only things you need to have to train this are common household items, a favorable toy and a whole lot of practice and training. Prerequisites Before you attempt to train your dog to bring you something,...
