Tips to House Train a Puppy

This article is going to teach you how to house train a puppy. It will explain the why and the how to begin training your new puppy.

Understanding Why Your Dog Is Scratching

Dogs can scratch for a lot of different reasons. They usually scratch because they have a real itch. It can be the result of a flea bite, an allergy, or something that irritates them. If your dog is itching you should watch him and see if there are other symptoms. If you notice dandruff or a dull, dry coat, he may have dry skin or allergies.

Is It Necessary to Leave Your Furry Child at a Dog Daycare?

There are numerous individuals that leave their pets at a dog daycare center for the proper care and attention. You must consider boarding your furry child at the dog boarding facility for a tension free life.

Is It Necessary to Leave Your Furry Child at a Dog Daycare?

The Anal Glands and Problems in Pets

So how can you tell if your pet may have anal gland disease? Scooting or dragging of the rear end is a common sign seen. There can also be excessive licking at the rectum, bloody or mucous like discharge, or a significant swelling on either side of the rectal area.

Important Dog Bite Prevention Tips

A dog bite attack is a terrible thing, not just because of the pain which they can inflict, but also due to the legal consequences it can have. Trauma caused by dog attack can be a serious legal and medical issue and if your dog bites someone it may have to be put down. The best way to avoid problems like this is to prevent dog bites from happening in the first place. This helps to protect you, your kids, and of course your dog itself. Here are some tips that will help you prevent dog bites and the legal consequences that come with them.

What Is Redirected Aggression?

Have you ever tried to break up a dog fight and your dog turned around and actually took its frustration out by giving you a big bite on the hand? Yep, it has happened probably at least once to any person that has gotten between two fighting dogs but the question is why?

Tips To Make Sure Your Dog’s Collar Fits Well

Having a good, strong, and well-fitting collar is incredibly important for your dog for a lot of different reasons. There are times when a dog will take off after another dog, or even a squirrel or other animal, and end up in the middle of a busy street only to get run over by a car because it slipped out of its collar. There are other times when someone may come over to your home, knock on the door and you have to answer it, but without being able to restrain your dog by the collar your dog will get lose to possibly bite someone. Let’s take a look at how to buy a dog collar that fits your dog just right for those times when you really need it.

Consider A Beagle For A Pet

There are few pets as irresistibly adorable as a beagle puppy. For dog lovers, just passing by a pet shop window with a few wiggly mounds of fluff is an effort to pull away from. But if those wiggly puffs are beagle puppies, it’s something else.

Dog Park Etiquette – What You Need To Know

Taking your dog to a dog park is an excellent alternative to regular people parks! Obviously, a dog park is much more pet friendly than your average park where you might deal with pet haters or nervous parents who are uncomfortable with your Fido taking an interest in their child.

Socializing An Adult Dog

If you have read any of my articles on socialization you have surely read my information concerning the period of socialization for a dog. That period in case you missed it is from birth to 20 weeks of age.

Is It Safe To Shop With Your Dog?

Most stores do not allow dogs. This is especially true of stores that sell food. Allowing dogs is against health codes; however, these days a number of non-food stores will allow you to shop with your dog. Is this safe? In this article, we will explore this question. Read on to learn more.