If you have a fearful and/or aggressive dog, you may be wondering about putting her on medication. But you may also be wondering if it really works, will she have to be on it for life, and whether or not you can actually change your dog to say, enjoy having strangers come into her home. I watched a poor dog change drastically from medication, without seeing any real benefits. In fact, the dog was on so many meds it had … Read more

Many of us have a dog that is deaf or may go deaf in their lifetime as they get older. A common belief is that you can’t train a deaf dog…after all, he can’t hear you right? But I knew a trainer whose main demo dog was a deaf white boxer. Training a Hearing-impaired Dog Choose hand signals. Before you begin, make sure you know which hand signals you want to use for each behavior. Switching it up or not … Read more

Most dog owners are familiar with treat dispensing toys, which have flooded the market since the popularity of the KONG®. While many owners use them simply as a way to keep their dog occupied, dog trainers have found them very useful in training – everything from house manners to agility. They are GREAT for dogs that do not have a high play drive. If your dog is food motivate but not interested in toys, these items can be a great … Read more

As time goes on, pet owners are becoming more and more aware of how to maintain their pet’s optimal health. Dental health awareness has increased greatly, and rightfully so. Keeping your pet’s mouth clean can decrease a huge number of ailments, including cancers. But not everyone wants to put their pets under anesthesia every year to keep their teeth in good shape – not only because of the risks associated with surgery, but because of the rising cost as well. … Read more

A new survey from Woolite® Carpet & Upholstery reveals nearly 80 percent of pet owners admit to masking stains instead of remedying them. Every dog makes a mess now and then in the house and we have to clean it up. But have you ever noticed a lingering smell or maybe the stain never comes out all the way? Have you ever wondered if that carpet really is clean? Here are some tips and products to help clean as best … Read more

Marking is a common reason dogs are relinquished to shelters. It can definitely be frustrating if you have to clean up urine spots all over your house several times a day. And, if you have multiple dogs, if one starts to mark, the others may mark or go to the bathroom in the house because the “scent” is there. Before you banish your dog to the backyard, however, try these tips and tricks. Why Dogs Mark Before you can stop … Read more

You hear people talking your dog’s third eyelid, but what do you really know about? Like, why do they even have one? Since it is part of your dog that can cause some health issues, it’s good to know what it is, what problems it can cause, and what to look for. Dr. Yasmine Mortsakis, DVM and Director of the Health & Wellness at NY Vet Practice, which offers full-service veterinary care to Biscuits & Bath, answered our questions on … Read more

We all take great care in how we store our own food—proper refrigeration, sealed containers, checking expiration dates, etc. But for most of us, our dog food sits where? Outside? In a an open bag? Did you even know dog food does in fact, have an expiration date? With all the worries about recalls and toxic foods, it’s more important than ever to take any precaution you can to ensure your dog’s pet food is safe. Here is what you … Read more

Like human medicine, canine health care has advanced in leaps and bounds (or in some cases, we are just finally realizing the benefit of age-old treatments). If your dog is suffering from an ailment, some of these therapies might just help. #1 – Laser Therapy There are both cold (treats surface issues) and hot therapies (treats deep tissues) that are used to treat a variety of issues including arthritis, tendon or soft tissue injuries, wounds, etc. The procedure uses “light … Read more

There are a lot of options when it comes to haircare products for your dog, so how do you decide? If you are like most of us, you choose based on how it smells. After all, you have to smell it during and after the bath. However, this is probably not the best criteria to base your shampoo and condition selection on. Start With The Label Like with most things, you should see what’s in the product you are putting … Read more