Hot Spots on Dogs
Treating Hot Spots One of the most dramatic looking and annoying skin problems a dog can have are hot spots. Hot spots are an inflamed patch of hairless skin, oozing pus and foul odor, that usually appears within hours. It gets progressively worse as the dog continues to lick the area. A hot spot, or […]
How to Train a Dog to Respond to Commands
Get Your Dog to Respond to Cues By Cara Lederman, ABCDT, APDT Does your dog instantly sit when asked from a foot away, but cocks her head or walks away when you’re across the room? This dog training tip will help you teach your dog to respond to cues when they’re needed most. Use Hand […]
9 Ways to Prepare Your Dog for Winter
Is Your Dog Winter Ready? You may be ready for the cold winter season, but is your dog? To ensure you and your pet are ready for the chilly weather, acquaint yourself with the following winter dangers and solutions to avoid them. Insulate the Doghouse During the winter, it can get very cold, which can […]
How to Brush a Cat’s Coat
Tips for Brushing Your Cat Often pet owners don’t take their cats for regular grooming sessions because they think cats groom themselves. While this is true, cats do need a little bit of help with the brushing procedure. How to Brush Your Cat Before you begin brushing your cat, it’s important you have the right […]
Foods Dogs Should Not Eat
Foods Toxic to Dogs By Vesna Ban-Smedberg Prevent dangerous situations for your dog. Our dogs and cats share our homes, beds and, sometimes, the food off our plates. As wonderful as it is to give them freedom to enjoy their environment, you need to be aware of inappropriate things they can encounter. While exploring, they […]
Puppy Socialization Tips
Socializing Your Puppy Like any dog trainer will tell you, an obedient dog is a happy and confident dog. Dog obedience training is a vital aspect of raising a new puppy, as puppies develop most of their knowledge and perceptions of the world in the early months of life. However, many dog trainers will argue […]
Breed Spotlight: Great Dane
Great Dane Facts Characteristics & History The Great Dane, easily identifiable by their large size and distinguished characteristics, is one of the most graceful of the giant dog breeds. The origin of the Great Dane, as they are known today, is said to be traced back to the Irish Wolfhound with a mixture of English […]
