You’re two-legged and have just recently welcomed a female four-legged companion into your home? You’ll be faced with a huge roadblock: Your dog’s first heat. Not only will you learn what it is and how you both best cope with your dog’s heat, but you’ll also learn what to watch out for, how often the … Read more
Zoomies are incredibly fun to watch and a sign of how excited and happy your dog is at that moment. But what if your dog displays similar behavior apart from his usual Zoomie triggers? Changes in our dogs’ behavior are always concerning and can have many underlying reasons. If your dog runs around erratically he … Read more
Whether you go for a one-day hike or a multi-day camping trip, you might wonder if your dog can pull their weight. Hiking with your pooch is a fun activity but it sure would be nice to share the load with your furry companion. In this article, we’ll explore how much weight a dog can … Read more
Smelling the butt of a newly acquainted canine is often equated to the human handshake. It’s a friendly way of saying hello while checking out their furry pal. However, there’s an unwritten rule that dogs shouldn’t linger to the point it bothers other dogs. Behaviors such as licking another dog’s privates become an issue once … Read more
About 56% of the world’s population live in cities and these numbers are expected to rise1. Many of those people own dogs and have to take them out on busy streets every day. Dogs are closely related to wolves, wild animals that roam the woods traveling as much as 30 miles per day2. As city … Read more
If your dog has been shaved for whatever reason or if you are thinking about doing it, you may be concerned about your dog’s future coat. Will it grow back to the way it was before or will you be left with a whole new dog? Sometimes there is just no way around it and … Read more
Most people spend around $1,0001 on a new mattress with $500-$1,500 being the mid-range2. Plus, you need extras such as a foundation, frame, or accessories. While you only spend 1/3 of your day-to-day life in your bed, your dog will sleep 50-75% of their life. Of course, your dog’s bed snooze mileage may vary, but … Read more
Dogs can be weird and using another dog’s leg like a bone definitely falls into that category. However, is there really more to it or is it just a fun quirk between dogs? This largely depends on your dog and the circumstances and while most of the reasons are harmless, it can point to an … Read more
When it comes to dog ownership, dog feces seem like a small problem since you just pick them up during your walks. However, you may also come into contact with feces inside the home during potty training and when your dog becomes ill or very old. This is something I encountered with my own dog … Read more
Dog fights are a gnarly sight, but all the negative emotions and medical risks are compounded once blood is flowing. Attacks that break the skin are more consequential – both in liability terms as well as the work that will need to be done on the behavioral side for both the aggressor and the victim. … Read more