There are a few things that pretty much everyone does, but your puppy kind of wishes that you wouldn’t. The truth is, these things that you do make it more difficult for him to learn and grow up to be a good canine citizen. #1. Expect Him to Grow Up Overnight I just got done … [Read more…]
Socializing dogs, safely, is complicated. If you do it wrong, you can end up with a dog that has fear and aggression issues whenever they see another dog. If you do it right, you can control your dog’s positive experience! 1. Start Young Proper socialization can come with an expiration date! Puppies are blank slates … [Read more…]
That is kind of a tricky statement because I don’t think it means what you think it means. When people speak of socializing an aggressive dog, they often mean turning it loose with other dogs, or that is their goal. Many people tell me that they take their dog aggressive dog to the dog park … [Read more…]
Just Google the words dog nutrition tips and you will be assaulted with a deluge of results. There are literally thousands of so-called tips. But, which ones should you trust? I’ve gone through a number of dog nutrition related studies to gather a total of 13 evidence-based dog nutrition tips. There is a lot more to … [Read more…]
[embedded content] Many dog food recipes are formulated to make numerous pounds of food. While these large meals may be right for pet owners with multiple dogs or large breeds, someone with a single small pooch may not be interested. This homemade dog food for small dogs does not only meet the nutritional needs of small … [Read more…]
Coconut oil has been all the rage, with humans singing its praises for its health benefits. But is it also good for our canine companions? The short answer: YES! This multitasking superfood has tons of health benefits due to its natural composition. It’s largely made up of medium chain fatty acids and provides lauric acid, capric acid, … [Read more…]
If you have a flat-faced dog, you probably know how dry their nose can get. They are far more susceptible to dry noses than dogs with snouts of a regular length. Their dry, cracked nose can peel, bleed, and be extremely painful for your poor pooch. A moist nose is also necessary for your dog … [Read more…]
When the days start getting longer and the sun seems to shine just a little brighter, I know summer is approaching. More importantly, it’s pool time. Countless hours in the pool with my two favorite fur balls. In and out of the pool, chasing a ball or some improvised chew toy. Their coats hold so … [Read more…]