So You Need a Dog Trainer? Where to Find and How to Hire Them
Unless an owner decides to enroll in group training classes at a big box pet store or...
A Guide To Understanding the Lumps and Bumps On Your Dog
Dogs get lumps and bumps, it happens. They rough house or get injured while playing a...
Why Dogs Kick When You Scratch Them
People have all sorts of funny names for the rapid kicking a dog does when he is being...
Are You Sure You’re Feeding Your Dog The Right Amount?
With pet obesity on the rise, it’s important to know if you are feeding your dog the right...
10 Most Common Behavioral Problems in Dogs
Behavioral problems arise in dogs for a variety of reasons. While some are quite bizarre and...
How to Treat a Dog with Diarrhea
When your dog’s stomach is upset you many times end up with a disgusting, liquid mess all over...
8 Things In Your Backyard Right Now That Could Be Deadly For Dogs
We always think of our backyards as the safest place for our dogs – we put up sturdy, tall...
Dog Gas: 5 Ways to Reduce a Dog’s Flatulence
Does this sound familiar? Sitting in the front room, visiting with a guest (neighbor, pastor,...
How To Break Up a Dog Fight Without Getting Hurt
We try to prevent them, but sometimes mistakes happen, and some dogs just don’t get along with...
4 Natural Dog Anxiety Treatments
Every dog is unique and different, there is no cookie cutter answer for an anxiety induced...
Dog Flu: What is it, and how can it be avoided?
Avian flu, swine, flu, equine flu and now there’s dog flu? Several communities throughout the...
URGENT: Dog & Cat Food Recall Just Issued
May 14th, 2014 – Bravo Raw Pet Foods has issued a recall of due to a potential...
Pet insurance: Necessity or Waste of Money?
Insurance: everyone needs it. Car, life, health, home… there are insurance plans for everyone,...
What EVERY Dog Owner Needs To Know About Ticks
When I was in Pennsylvania last month, there was a lot of talk about ticks. While we have them...
The 10 Most Common Items Dogs Choke On
Just like humans, dogs can choke on the things that they put in their mouths. But unlike...
10 Ways to Pamper Your Dog on a Budget
Ever wondered how to give your pups the best pampering, but can’t afford a full spa day...
Heartworm: A Vet Discusses This DEADLY Parasite
When someone (dog daycare, vet, training facility, etc.) asks you about flea control, they...
How To Teach Your Dog Doorway Manners
As a dog trainer, one of the biggest complaints I hear is about dogs bolting out the front...
Dog Sports 101: Tracking
Dogs are especially good at using their noses for all sorts of things. You can teach them to...
If Your Dog Got Lost, Would He Ever Get Home?
The third week of April was National Pet ID Week so we’d thought we’d create great...
Help! My Dog Eats His Poop! (How To Prevent It)
There may not be anything worse than a dog that eats poop. Unfortunately, it is a common...
How To Know If Your Dog Is Stressed
Dogs get stressed just like humans do; can you tell when your own dog is anxious, fearful, or...
How To Be The World’s Worst Dog Owner in 1 Easy Step
Step #1: Leave Dog In Car On a Hot Day Yep, it’s a simple as that. Dogs can suffer...
5 Lesser Known Household Items That Are Toxic to Dogs
Most owners know of the common dangers to their dogs. Don’t feed them chocolate (No matter how...
5 Free Dog Toys You Can Make from Stuff Around The House
Dog owners spend billions of dollars a year on their dogs, and a huge percentage of that is on...
Many dog owners have NO IDEA this is hurting their dogs!
Many dog owners have a very wrong view of their dog pads (feet). Especially in the summer, dog...
Think USA Made Pet Foods Are Safe? Think Again
After the scares on all the products manufactured in China, American dog owners turned to...
5 Health Benefits to Living with a Dog
There are many therapeutic aspects to living with a dog. Studies done on sensory therapy with...
Book Review: The Organic Dog Biscuit Cookbook
With healthy eating being a priority for many people these days (and rightfully so!) it’s no...
Vaccinations: What is Really Needed and How Often?
There is much debate on the necessity and regularity of dog vaccines. Some of the critics state...
