When it comes to choosing dog food, it’s vital to know what ingredients you should avoid. Although many dogs will hoover up almost anything that you put beneath their noses, that doesn’t mean that they should be eating any old food. In addition, don’t simply assume that all human food can be shared with your […]
Where to Find the Best Dogs for Sale
Many animal lovers happily see adopting a pet as a smart investment; others tend to be more practical. Seeing the use of the term “investment” in purely financial terms, they note that dogs are money pits. It costs serious money to raise and take care of one. While the average dog costs as much as […]
How Can I Help My Itchy Dog?
If your dog needs to scratch his nose, head or behind a few times a day, you know that it’s a normal need — you scratch yourself every day, too. Pruritus, or chronic itching, though, is a different matter and it has an underlying medical cause. After gastrointestinal problems, itchiness that won’t go away is […]
Tips for Training a Small Dog
Small dogs have a reputation for being yippy-yappy prima donnas, and there’s a good reason for that: many small dogs are yippy-yappy prima donnas, but not by nature. As small dog owners, many of us create monsters when we forget that our little sweetie pies are dogs rather than adorable little babies or fuzzy kittens. […]
How To Successfully Train A Puppy
In order to successfully train a puppy, it involves more than just finding a crate, a leash, a supply of treats and plenty of old newspaper. You need patience, alertness, dedication, and most of all, the will to be consistent in your interactions with your new pet. If you aren’t sure how to do all […]
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Groomer?
If you’ve ever seen your dog roll around in the dust, worry a section of matted fur or lick parts of his body, you should know that these aren’t aimless exercises. Your pet is simply grooming himself and keeping pests away. These are about the extent of your dog’s tricks in this area, though. If […]
Are Dog Breed DNA Tests Accurate?
If you own a mixed-breed dog, you really should try your best to learn about his genetic make-up. It isn’t simply about satisfying the curiosity. It can be critical knowledge in a number of ways; there’s a lot that both you and your pet can gain from it. Check Out These Top Customer Rated Dog […]
Why Crate Training Your Dog is a Good Thing to Do
Getting a new dog acclimated to a new environment can be a little stressful for both you and Fido, and crate training can benefit both of during that process. Crate training is simply teaching your new dog to go into a crate when you tell him to, and to stay there until you let him […]
How To Find The Best Dog Shampoo
Keeping your dog clean is good for his health, and it’s good for your nostrils. But unlike most humans, dogs don’t need frequent bathing, and in fact, giving your dog a bath more than once every six weeks or so can dry out his skin and strip away the healthy oils that keep his coat […]
What is the Best Dry Dog Food?
Dogs are no different than humans in terms of their biological need for certain nutrients to maintain good health. Feeding your dog a healthy diet is essential for longevity, disease prevention, healthy joints, tissues, and organs, and for a good quality of life. Just as humans who eat a lot of processed foods are at […]
