Dog Care

Hip Dysplasia – Dog Health Series

Hip Dysplasia – Dog Health Series

Hip Dysplasia is one of the most well-known health problems when it comes to canines. While this joint problem most commonly effects large breeds, dogs of any size can be diagnosed. In this piece I’ll discuss the condition, what breeds are most at risk, treatment and...

Teaching Your Dog To Come

Teaching Your Dog To Come

Come is debatably the most important command that you can teach your dog. In a world of distractions having a dog that will reliably respond to a recall command is a joy to have as a companion. It allows both of you to have a bit more freedom and for you to feel...

How To Teach Your Dog To Greet Guests

How To Teach Your Dog To Greet Guests

Does your dog dance all over you guests as they arrive at your door, leaping and jumping about? While this behavior may only be showing how excited your pup is that company has arrived, it’s impolite and shouldn’t be tolerated. Many people don’t want to be licked nor...

Preventing Food Guarding Issues In Puppies

Preventing Food Guarding Issues In Puppies

Food guarding is an issue that concerns almost every dog owner, as we all want to know our dog is trustworthy and non-aggressive even when he is eating. These desires are especially important when there are small children in the home who may not know that it’s best to...

Train your Dog for Polite Leash Skills

Train your Dog for Polite Leash Skills

Pulling On Walks: Why they do it? Having a dog that strains or pulls during a walk doesn’t make for a relaxing jaunt. You may yell and express disapproval at his behavior, however, your dog continues his pulling behavior. Why? Because it is rewarding for him. He pulls...

5 Basic Dog Obedience Training

5 Basic Dog Obedience Training

Trying to control a dog who hasn’t learned obedience commands is exhausting and often nearly impossible. But teaching him five simple commands will make a world of difference and provide a great opportunity for bonding. Keep in mind that puppies have short attention...

15 People Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

15 People Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

There are a lot of “people foods” your dog should never eat and it has nothing to do with his waistline. In fact some are downright dangerous for him and this list may surprise you. 1. Your Medicine Reaction to a drug prescribed for humans is the most common cause of...

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