Dogs


Proper Dog Exercising with Human

What is the Proper Exercise for Dogs?

What Kind of Exercise is Appropriate for Different Size Dogs? One of the healthiest things for your dog is exercise. There’s really no such thing as too much exercise, but you don’t want to keep your dog outdoors too long, either. There’s a happy balance to ensure that your dog is able to work off […]

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Dog kept in nice home kennel

Tips for Keeping Your Dog in a Kennel

Many pet owners stress with the thought of putting their pet into a kennel. Often, they feel their pets will be unhappy during their time away from home and away from their families. Here are some easy tips on feeling more at ease with the kennel you choose for your pet and being more comfortable […]

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Is wet dog food or dry dog food the best?

Wet Food Vs Dry Food for Dogs

When you’re trying to decide what kind of food to feed your dog, there are many choices available to you. If you’re looking at wet food vs dry food for dogs, you need to understand the benefits and downsides to each of those options. Different people prefer different things, and one is not necessarily better […]

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Dog Keeping Cool in the Summer

How to Keep Your Dog Cool All Summer

The summer can be a wonderful time of year. This season is filled with excitement and joy, but for dogs, the summer can be a nightmare. Dogs can get extremely hot in the summer and if you care about your dog’s well-being, then it is extremely important for you to take the necessary steps for […]

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how to take your dog on vacation

How to Take Dogs on Vacation

It’s understandable we want to bring our furry friends with us on vacation, but it’s also important to follow the proper protocol so our pooches enjoy the vacation as much as we do. If you want to include your dog on your next vacation, be sure to follow these helpful hints. Do a Dry Run […]

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How to potty train your dog when he is a puppy

Potty Training Your Dog; What Really Works?

As we all know, potty training a puppy is no easy task. In fact, I really, really hate it. When I was fostering dogs, I’d take in a potty trained older dog no problem. It didn’t matter if they had other issues, like if they’d had biting problem, or resource guarding, or dog aggression, etc. […]

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Dog on pile of money shows how much you should budget for your dog

How Much Should you Budget Annually for Your Dog?

How much you budget annually for your annually will depend on several factors. After the initial payment for the dog and the ensuing trip to the vet, the recurring costs can be mostly laid out on paper. However, owning a dog always comes with surprises. Extra vet trips or learning that your dog needs a […]

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How to pick the right dog breed for you

Picking a Dog Breed

Dogs are considered “Man’s Best Friend” and choosing one to be part of your family can be a difficult decision. You should think long and hard about whether you’re truly ready for a dog and also do your research into the breed/breeds to ensure that the dog you’re getting will have a lifestyle that will […]

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Five Human Foods to Never Feed Your Dog

One of the most crucial aspects of pet care is knowing what you can and can’t feed your dog. While it can be difficult to say no to that cute little begging face, knowing what foods to keep away from your pet just might end up saving their life. A variety of foods can cause […]

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Showing how to fight fleas on your dog

How to Fight Fleas on Your Pet and in...

You and your faithful companion go out to the backyard to enjoy the sunshine. You kick back in your chair and soak in the rays as your dog takes a spot beside you. You’re totally relaxed and enjoying the day but you soon see that your buddy is really uncomfortable. He’s digging and jerking around […]

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Exercise Your Dog by Playing Fetch

How to Exercise Your Dog

One of the healthiest things for your new dog is exercise. There’s really no such thing as too much exercise, but you don’t want to keep your dog outdoors too long, either. There’s a happy balance to ensure that your dog is able to work off some energy (and some calories) so that he or […]

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How to Correct Destructive dog behaviors like digging

Chewing, Digging and Other Destructive Dog Behaviors and How...

Destructive dog behaviors aren’t good for either you or your dog. Dogs that have destructive habits are far more likely to be rehomed than dogs who don’t. Owners of destructive dogs face higher costs when moving apartments due to damages caused and from needing to replace furniture and other items that the dog has destroyed. […]

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Tips for finding a lost dog

Tips for Finding Your Lost Dog

How to Find Your Dog When They Runaway How do we go about finding a runaway dog? Try to keep calm and maintain a leveled head. There are several things that one can do. Drive around the area in search of your lost dog. Odds are, if you noticed soon after they got out, they […]

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Top ways to save time when grooming your dog

Top 10 Dog Grooming Timesavers

1. Clean small areas with no rinse shampoo No rinse shampoo is perfect for when your dog has dirtied a section of its coat and there’s no time for a proper wash. Use a towel to wet the dirty area and scrub with the shampoo until clean. Use a dog comb or blow-dryer for a […]

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Top 10 Common Questions and Answers About Dog Behaviors

1. Why does my dog jump on me all the time? This likely comes from how puppies act when weaned. In an effort to get puppies off of milk, the mother will start feeding them standing up, which requires the pups to stand on their hind legs. Later, they start jumping up at her mouth […]

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