Playing With Your Dog
Keep Your Dog Healthy With Play Benefits of Playing With Your Dog By Karen Doane, RVT Almost every dog enjoys a good walk or jog with his owner. A trip to the dog park can be fun too. However, there are many other ways to spend quality time with your dog. Play is a great […]
Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Dogs
What to Do When Your Dog Has Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety is one of the most difficult problem behaviors to address. It’s also extremely hard to witness. Not only is it a problem for the owner, but the dog is affected negatively as well. The levels of separation anxiety vary greatly, as do the symptoms. […]
Breed Spotlight: Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu Facts History of the Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu is of Chinese heritage and believed to be a descendent of the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan mountain dog and Pekingese. During the 16th century Ming Dynasty, the Shih Tzu was a popular and well-respected pet in the Imperial Chinese court. The breed was so highly […]
Choosing the Right Collar and Leash
Head Collars, Harnesses and Leashes Have you ever felt puzzled about what type of collar and leash is right for your dog? Well, fear not. Whether he’s a big and goofy Great Dane, a docile and friendly Labrador Retriever, or a feisty but cuddly Pomeranian, there is a leash out there for him. You don’t […]
13 Awesome Cat High Fives
“Give me some fur.” Throw away the old phrase of “give me some skin” and replace it with “give me some fur.” These cats giving high fives are amazing. 1. This little guy knows every cat high five has a chance of a head rub. (Source: tumblr) 2. Which could soon turn into a back […]
How to Train When Your Dog is Not Treat Motivated
When Your Dog Doesn’t Respond to Treats Positive Reinforcement-Based Training By Cara Lederman, ABCDT A common complaint about positive reinforcement-based training is when a dog doesn’t respond to food lures. No matter how many times you repeat a cue and wave a treat in front of your dog’s nose, he just won’t listen. This can […]
Treating Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs
Canine Cruciate Ligament Injury The most common injury in medium to large size dogs is the same injury many athletes suffer from: the tearing of the ligament in the knee. This tear can be caused by an activity (e.g. running, jumping or even falling) or inherited defect in the knee itself. This ligament, called the […]
