If your dog has symptoms of food allergies or food sensitivities, your first priority needs to be finding out the source of the problem. The dog elimination diet is the most affordable – and, according to studies (1, 2, 3), the most reliable – approach to identifying and eliminating problem ingredients from your pet’s diet. … [Read more…]
Advertisement The dog days of summer take on a whole new meaning when you have a pup that loves the beach as much as you do. There are holes to dig and waves to chase, and whether your pup prefers to sunbathe on the sand or swim in the salty water, a beach trip is … [Read more…]
[embedded content] Almost everyone is familiar with the term “clean eating,” which means consuming wholesome foods that are as close to their natural state (little to no processing) as possible. But can dogs also go on a “clean diet,” how would that work for them, and is it even worth it? We do in fact … [Read more…]
Advertisement All dogs need love, attention, and training – but some dog breeds need a little more than others. Every dog breed has their strengths and weaknesses. That doesn’t make any particular breed less loveable, but these 10 dog breeds may need a lot more patience and obedience training than others. These breeds tend to be … [Read more…]
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…]