When the day finally comes where you bring home your new puppy, you will definitely want to be prepared. You will not only need to buy different products but your house also needs to be puppy proof. This ultimate puppy checklist includes all the things you will need for your new companion. Puppy-Proofing Checklist 1. […]
Dogs are not “just” our beloved family companions, their skills and carefulness make them perfect for assisting people with disabilities and mental health issues. The most popular service dog is probably the guide dog but there are in fact 8 different types of service dogs that we will discuss now. 1. Allergy Alert Dogs (AAD) […]
“Stay” is such a well-known command but so many dogs and owners struggle with this. Especially for a young puppy, it is hard to stay still as they always want to move around and are easily distracted. Teaching your dog a solid stay will help you in many situations. The command stay is being used […]
It is not always easy to determine if your dog is feeling sick or in pain. They are magicians when it comes to hiding any illness until it’s too late. The reason for that developed from their roots as wolves. Just like many groups, packs or herds, sick and weak animals have a high risk […]
“Play dead” or “Go to sleep” is an advanced trick that you should teach your dog after he has already learned all the basic obedience commands like, “sit”, “stay” or “drop it”. Dogs love to learn new things and if you are running out of commands and tricks then this the one to teach. The […]
Barking and howling in dogs and puppies is normal behavior and their way to vocalize themselves. There are different reasons to why puppies howl and bark and you have to identify the trigger and cause before we get into how to stop puppy howling and barking: Medical Cause First of all, you need to be […]
Puppies are loved by everyone. There is even a national puppy day on March 23. Besides the cuteness and fun, they require a lot of work like little children. Here are 10 facts about puppies you probably haven’t hear of and are quite surprising. 1. Puppies can be born green Yes, you heard that one […]
A sneezing dog is a normal encounter and can have many causes of which most are healthy behaviors. Dogs do not sneeze as often as humans do and allergies are the least possible cause. They would rather cough or have irritated skin. Common Causes of Dog Sneezing Sneezing in dogs can occur from different causes […]
The job of a dog groomer is to maintain the fur, nails, and skin of the canine by bathing, trimming and styling it. Education To become a dog groomer, no formal education is needed besides having a high school diploma. If you like, you can attend grooming schools or take online courses to learn a […]
Besides food like apples and chicken, oranges are a very healthy choice for your dog.Dogs can eat oranges and they are often used as an ingredient in dog food. Health Benefits Oranges are full of fibers and natural sugars. They are high in Vitamin C and the citric acid is not toxic for dogs. Although […]