Potty training dogs in the rain
There’s a saying that goes something like, “April Showers bring potty training problems.” Potty training dogs can be frustrating. Here are a few suggestions to help get you on the right track.
The “Positive” and “Negative” of dog training
What is positive training? Does it mean its a good, affirmative, or constructive way to train? What about negative training? Is it bad for dogs?
Making Your Own Dog Food
It can be a chore to keep your dog from eating everything he sees. Unlike cats, dogs often have garbage in their mouths before we even see it happen. Learn what should go in a homemade dog food.
What I learned from Westminster Dog show
After three days of being around the dogs of the Westminster Kennel Club Show, I have a new perspective on dog training and a challenge for dog owners.
The Ins and Outs of a Big Dog Stroller: Will Your Large Dog Fit?
To some people, getting a dog stroller may sound like a silly thing, but the truth of the matter is that strollers can be very useful for you and your buddy.
The Martin and Jack Deeley Scholarship for young dog trainers
The Martin and Jack Deeley Scholarship for young dog trainers was initiated to encourage young people interested in moving into the dog world professions.
How to Handle Aggressive Behavior in Dogs without Being Rude
Although it is generally not a simple task handling the behavioural issues of a dog, it is particularly hectic to deal with an aggressive dog.
143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Here We Come
February 8, 2019, Acme Canine is headed to New York City for one of the best benched dog shows in the world, “The Westminster.”
International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 23 is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. Have you ever wondered when it was that humans started giving dog treats?
How dogs learn and how to effectively teach them
Dog training doesn’t need to be complicated or frustrating if you understand the concepts of how a dog learns. In fact, it can be rather enjoyable when you use common sense and follow the practice of consistency, repetition and timing when training your dog.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Dog supplements Vivamune and WINPRO
Is there something missing from the dog food I feed my pet? Should I consider supplements for my pet? The answer may surprise you.
5 Tips In Preparing Your Pets For Your Move
Relocating with your pets can be more stressful than your usual move. It’s essential to prepare your pets before the moving day arrives. Here are five tips to make your journey with them to your new home a happier and smoother one.
A dog bed that is easy to clean: Wash’n Zip Dog Beds
Looking for a dog bed that dogs love and can be easily cleaned? The Wash’n Zip dog bed’s unique one-piece design is perfect for your pet.
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5 Reasons to Invest in an Invisible Dog Fence
A fence allows your pup to exercise in an environment that differs from the inside of a house. Installing an invisible dog fence is something worth considering for all canine owners, as it benefits both the owner and the animal.
How to Prepare Your Dog for Winter
Depending on where you live, winter can mean freezing cold, mild humid conditions or anything in between. A harsh winter wind with a freezing wind chill can be just as dangerous as a cold, drenching rain. Wherever you live, is your dog prepared for cold weather conditions?
CBD Review – How Can Cannabis Oil Helps with Dog Arthritis?
Seeing your dog go from happy and energetic to lethargic and in pain can be heartbreaking for an owner. However, there are promising treatments that may get your old dog back to some new tricks.
Who knew Gorilla Glue could be so harmful to Dogs?
There was a time when tasting or eating glue was something to be joked about but now with newer and stronger adhesives on the market there is an emerging danger for our pets.
Get to the Point of Laser toys
Laser pointers may seem like a great way to entertain but for some dogs it can be a deadly toy. Ready why you should not use laser toys.
How You Can Establish Yourself as a Self-Employed Vet
There are things you can do to establish yourself as a self-employed vet with a good reputation. You can take steps to ensure you have everything you need, and you can work from home or make house calls if you do not have a location to practice out of. Here are some things you can do to market yourself as a self-employed vet.
Things to consider before buying dog toys
For dogs, having fun matters a lot, especially since they can get so easily bored. That is why choosing the right dog toys is important.
How setting boundaries makes a better dog
By providing problem-solving exercises every day, you give your dog the strength to restrain himself in situations where he otherwise would react.
Top 10 things a dog owner should understand about dogs
As much as we feel our dogs are our family, they react and think differently than we do. Here are some things to think about if you own a dog. By Laura Pakis, Certified Dog Trainer and Professional Blogger, Dogs see the world as black or white. You cannot reason with a dog Put words…
5 Common Large Dog Breed Diseases
German Shepherds, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, and Pyrenees breeds are at risk to several commonly seen diseases. Here are 5 you should be aware of.
The Pet Owner’s Guide in Buying CBD Oil for Dogs
CBD for dogs is all about giving your dog the best. The health benefits of CBD for dogs are really amazing. Learn the advantages when buying CBD oil for your best friend.
What are the Best Veggies for Dogs?
Is your dog looking a little winded, overweight and always sickly? Just like humans, dogs require a balanced and healthy diet to stay healthy and grow.
Tips that work when your dog is carsick
Does a short car trip feel more like a roller coaster ride for your dog? Here are some tips to help
How to stop dogs from digging
Dogs dig for a variety of reasons. Instinctive traits, boredom, to bury bones, make a cool pit to lie in or some dogs will even dig to follow the sound of water rushing through pipes.
Canine Courtesy while hiking on the trails of Hocking Hills
Dog friendly does not mean free range. By showing courtesy to fellow hikers and their dogs more areas will open to dogs allow them to share in our experiences. Here’s what I learned.
Grooming your dog is essential so why not use good products to help you
Grooming your dog is a vital part of caring for your dog. It takes care of your dog’s coat, skin, eyes, ears, nails, and even teeth. Here are some products we tested.
The Little-Known Benefits of Coconut Oil for Your Dog
From skincare to oral hygiene, there are many things that you can do with the coconut oil that’s probably already sitting in your kitchen cabinet. But did you know that it’s also supposed to be great for your dog?
My Dog Won’t Sleep Through the Night: Reasons Why and What to Do
Dogs are a part of the family, and when you’ve trained them when to sleep but they aren’t enjoying a sound slumber at night like the rest of you, it can be a worry and can lead to other members of the family losing out on sleep as a result too.
Canine Conversations: Tips For Socializing Your Puppy
Bringing a new addition into your home is an exciting and busy time, especially when that addition is a fluffy, four-legged puppy. In between potty-training your pup and acclimating it to its new surroundings, you also need to prioritize socialization. Socializing your puppy will help it become comfortable in new and different situations, teach it how to act in public settings (known as petiquette), and help ward off future behavior issues.
BrewDog: the hoppiest place on earth and a super place for dogs
As a dog-lover, we know that while traveling is tremendous, the toughest part is leaving our canine family members at home. But things have changed recently in Columbus thanks to Governor Kasich signing a bill allowing restaurants to permit dogs in outdoor eating areas. And located in the outskirts of Canal Winchester, BrewDog is the perfect spot to bring your canine companion.
Consequence; the “evil word” of Canine Accountability
Your dog isn’t jumping on your friend because he’s afraid of the doorbell. Nor is he pulling you to the ground while lunging after the cat that just passed for the same reason. Your dog has no manners because you’ve allowed him to practice bad behavior time and time again with zero accountability.
What can you do about this? Learn how to use praise and proper correction.
Pet odors got you down? Use NonScents deodorizers
Nonscents removes pet odors on a molecular level. You can try it for free by clicking on this link: https://nonscents.com/pages/try-it-free
DOG PRODUCT REVIEW: Cool Dog Socks by OurSock.com are for tiny footed people
Looking for an inimitable gift for a dog lover? Interested in wearing socks as unique as you? Check out OurSock.com and how easy it is to create a custom sock.
How To Groom Your Dog at Home
Dog grooming is important to keep your pet looking and feeling as great as they possibly can. Keeping them bathed and trimmed regularly will help cut down on the amount of hair that they shed, and will also make it so that you are in tune with what is going on with your dog.
The Pros and Cons of a Raw Dog Food Diet
A raw dog food diet or RMBD (Raw Meat Based Diet) is not a new concept and is after all the diet wild dog species evolved with. However, introducing the raw diet to domestic dogs is a relatively new concept that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and the response to this new trend has been met with some controversy.
What You Need To Know When Your Dog Won’t Eat Or Drink
The health of our family members is always a top priority, and this includes our canine friends. It can be worrisome when a dog’s appetite shrinks, or worse when they stop eating altogether. What can cause your dog to stop eating?
Inactive Canine? How to Boost Your Dog’s Energy
Have you noticed that your dog is unusually slothful and sluggish lately? Any sign of changes in your dog’s behavior is not something to take lightly. Loss of energy can be a symptom of a metabolic condition or circulatory disease, so it’s best to bring your dog to the vet for a thorough examination.
How to Stop Dog from Jumping on Counter
Counter surfing can be one of the most difficult things to train a dog not to do. It doesn’t matter if you yell at the dog, physically punish it, give it a time out, or anything else—the dog still got the hamburgers you were planning to cook out with, and they were delicious. Dogs are…
Why is my dog eating rocks? It could be Pica
A common problem in dogs is the ingestion of unnatural objects such as candy wrappers, toilet paper, rocks or socks. Not only is this behavior a nuisance around the house, but the swallowing of non-food particles poses a serious threat to the health of the dog. The problem requires attention and treatment.
DOG TRICK: Teaching Nose to Book
If you’re an avid book reader, this trick is for you. Now you can curl up on the couch and BOTH settle in on reading a book.
DOG TRICK: Get my slippers
Teach your dog to “get my slippers” in time for Father’s Day. This trick is a combination of Fetch and Drop. When you tell your dog to get your slippers, he will “fetch” them and drop them right into your hand. Here’s how.
DOG PRODUCT REVIEW: HomeBrewed Dog Soap
Are you wondering how to chose a product to clean your dog? The answer, it turns out, is pretty easy. You may want to invest in HomeBrewed Dog Soap
Come: the recall command
The recall can be one of the hardest commands in which to establish a reliable response. Your dog must see you as his leader and want to come to you.
9 ways to treat a dog with separation anxiety
Treatment for separation anxiety varies from dog to dog. Here are 9 ways to help improve your dog’s behavior and build their self-confidence.
My dog is anxious, do they have separation anxiety?
Separation anxiety in dogs is the fear or dislike of isolation, which often results in undesirable behavior. It is one of the most common causes of canine behavioral problems. True clinical separation anxiety is not common. Consult your veterinarian to get a correct diagnosis.
What you need to know about showering an elderly dog
It’s bathtime, but are you and your senior dog ready for bathing?
Snappy Trainer Review: A Safe, Inexpensive Training Product
Snappy Trainer has been around for a long time, and they are still one of the safest, effective and inexpensive training product
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