Dogs

When you love your dog it is only natural to want to give them as much affection as possible. One way we show our affection is by giving them human food as a special treat. This is fine as long as it is a treat and not a regular habit which leads to your dog being overweight. However there are some foods that are quite harmful to dogs and can end in tragedy if they eat them. We have listed some of the less obvious foods below to help you understand … [Read more...] about Foods That are Harmful to Dogs

What are white, tan, and jet-black all over? That would be the Bernese Mountain Dog, a large dog breed that originated from the Alps of Switzerland. This hard-working breed was kept originally as farm dogs and companions of alpine herders and dairymen. To further understand this loyal dog breed, here are some tidbits of information of the Bernese Mountain Dog. 4 Things You Didn't Know About Bernese Mountain Dog Fact #1 These breed are also called … [Read more...] about Bernese Mountain Dog

Do you have a dog that just won’t stop jumping? There’s nothing worse than being bombarded by a big slobbering pooch every day when you get home from work. Worse still, overexcited dogs can overwhelm visitors and even injure small children with their jumping. If you are sneaking past your dog through the side gate when you come home and hesitant to introduce friends to your dog, it’s time to take control of the situation. Once you have a well … [Read more...] about Dog Jumping Behavior – How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping

Oh no! Is that dog keeping you up again at night? I know it can be frustrating when my own neighbor’s dog would stay up and howl at the moon all night long. Why do dogs bark at night? What can you do to stop dog barking at night when it gets out of hand? Your dog is up all night yapping over God-knows-what and it’s keeping you awake or running the risk of getting your neighbors on your bad side or? Your neighbor’s dog is at it again barking … [Read more...] about How to Stop Dog Barking at Night

Dog body language is a universal language amongst all dogs. This means that dogs “speak” to each other in body language and in scent. No matter whether they are from America, Europe, Asia or Oceania, they understand each other by means of body signals and scent. An average adult dog has about 220 million scent receptors in his nose. The first thing that new born puppies can do is smell, even before hearing and seeing. The very first thing they pick … [Read more...] about Dog Body Language

To teach a dog to play fetch is not rocket science but it does take a bit of free time and effort on the owner's end. Some dogs fetch by instinct while others need a little bit of training, but once they've gotten a taste for this interactive, fun game of throwing and retrieving, they will continuously indulge in such prey-carrying-like behavior. Playing fetch provides your furbaby with great mental stimulation and healthy physical exercise while … [Read more...] about How To Teach A Dog To Fetch in 9 Steps

Before we address the issue of how to stop dog growling, it is important for you to understand why does a dog growl? It is in the roots of your dog. Your pet dog is descendants from wild wolves. Yes, even your little sweet chihuahua has a wolf inside of her. Through time and evolution, wolves have adapted to live along side man. Why Is My Dog Growling? Wolves were the first animals to be domesticated by humans. Your pet pooch has the natural … [Read more...] about How to Stop Dog Growling

Every dog needs a soft, plush dog toy! A cozy new toy will give your pet hours of companionship and soft comfort. Like a toddler’s security blanket in sweet doggie form, your pet will fall in love with a new plush dog toy! There are so many wonderful styles of soft dog toys. Different styles of plush dog toys provide your pet with benefits for every stage of their life. Puppies will love the teething exercises that are fundamental for proper … [Read more...] about Very Cute and Adorable Stuffed Plush Toys for Your Dog

Mouthing, biting and nipping is a natural canine behavior that develops when a puppy plays with his mom and littermates. Because he has no hands, he learns to use his mouth to wrestle and play. When he nipped too hard, his fellow playmates let him know with a sharp yelp or cry, and puppy would normally back off. While it may be acceptable within the ranks of a litter, mouthing and biting is NOT an acceptable form of play with people. Puppy teeth are … [Read more...] about Mouthing, Biting and Nipping in Puppies