Dogs deserve the title of man’s best friend. Some people even try to produce more dogs either for themselves or a business. To do this, a dog must mate. However, such a task is not as simple as it sounds. Dogs are much like any living creature. Their ability to mate is determined by many […]
It can be frustrating for dog owners when a dog won’t use its doghouse even if the weather is terrible. Some dogs can seem incredibly stubborn (and miserable) as they’re crying at the back door to come in when they have a perfectly good shelter of their own outdoors. Below you’ll find a list of […]
As a brand-new puppy parent, slight panic may happen when your new fur-baby decides it’s a good idea to eat their puppy pad. Puppies and the dangers of eating puppy pads are discussions that often repeat throughout the internet. The dangers of eating puppy pads depend on the type of pad you are using. Pads […]
It seems like every decade or so, there’s a new breed of dog at the top of the media’s “dangerous” list, followed by a heated discussion over whether breed or environment makes a dog more likely to bite. However, a few characteristics seem to be shared among dogs that are known to bite. This deep […]
Most people are under the impression that cats and dogs can’t get along, no matter how hard you try. So what are cat and dog lovers supposed to do? If your partner is a part of team dog and you’re team cat, you likely want to have both pets in the home. Can you be […]
Puppies and even full grown dogs often have a tendency to scratch and chew on walls, doors and furniture. It can wreak havoc on your home if you don’t get the situation under control quickly. Understanding the different methods that are available and which ones to try first is critical to saving your walls from […]
Having a dog with trust issues can be challenging in many ways. Not only does it make it difficult for the dog to be cared for by anyone other than its owner, but it also can escalate into other fear-based negative behaviors such as fear biting or incontinence. Training distrust out of a dog is […]
Many people have heard, read, or even seen the advice to bite your dog if it bites you. Allegedly, inflicting this same tit-for-tat behavior on your dog communicates that biting is bad and prevents future biting. But this isn’t true. Biting your dog if it bites you is an ineffective correction and training method. It […]
The Alpha Roll technique of dealing with aggressive behavior in dogs has been a staple in dog training for many years. However, the technique of alpha rolling your dog has lost favor among amateur and professional dog trainers. Trainers now consider the technique dangerous for both dog owners and their dogs. There are alternatives to […]
If you have a 15-year-old dog (or older dog in general) who has stopped eating, this could be a sign of a severe underlying issue. The best way to deal with this is a visit to the vet, but there are various possible explanations for why this is happening. An older dog likely requires different […]
