People are working from home now more than ever! We love our fur babies, but sometimes it’s difficult to stay focused when you’re trying to meet a deadline and you have a dog barking and is in need of constant attention. Here are some of our favorite ways to keep dogs occupied while you are […]
We know how difficult it is to manage a misbehaving dog. You may have a very sweet dog, or a dog that likes to test the limits! Either way, there are many benefits to obedience training. It creates a better connection with you and your dog. There are many studies which show that owners with […]
As a pet parent, you must be smart and proactive! Here are 5 tips for helping your pet maintain their body temperature and avoid heat stroke: NEVER leave your pet in a parked car, even if you are only gone for a short amount of time. The temperature inside a car can get extremely hot […]
Is olive oil good for dogs? Actually, olive oil for dogs is a great way to enhance your canine companion’s diet and beauty regimens — among other benefits! Here’s how to best use olive oil for dogs. Can dogs eat olive oil? And is olive oil good for dogs? Olive oil, that staple of every […]
The danger in working on this is if your dog doesn’t get the treat right away, she may get more frustrated and grab harder for it the next time. If you use the technique I will describe, to avoid getting your dog frustrated you will want to start with feeding her the treat for all […]
Prevent your dog from stealing food (a.k.a. counter surfing) by keeping it out of reach and teach him to “leave it” . Begin teaching your dog what you want him to do: Put a treat on the counter and work at teaching a un-cued “leave it” which is proofed for duration, different items and whether […]
Drooling, shaking, panting, vomiting… Sound familiar? Behaviorists believe that much of car sickness in dogs is caused by fear, so to overcome this problem, you will need to slowly teach your dog not to be afraid of the car. Here’s how to teach him the car is a great place: Begin by just rewarding your […]
Big or small, male or female, young or old, any dog can bite. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked. Dogs bite as a reaction to something. If the dog finds itself in a stressful situation, it may bite to defend itself or its territory. Dogs can bite because they are scared […]
Bees (and wasps and hornets) are helpful to the environment, which is why we plant bee-friendly gardens replete with nectar-filled blossoms to attract them. But to most dogs, bees are not so helpful! Bees won’t hesitate to sting any pet that noses about, paws at or otherwise disturbs their crucial pollinating work. For pets, especially […]
Anyone who has ever swallowed a mouthful of salt water when swimming in the ocean knows how unpleasant it tastes. When dogs drink salt water, it can be dangerous for them, and it can even be deadly. Dogs Drinking Salt Water Dogs love the beach, but playing games of fetch, chasing waves, and swimming can […]