Your dog’s health and well-being are important to you and your family. Not to mention keeping down the cost of veterinarian bills! So you need to carefully consider the food that you give your dog. People sometimes just pick the first dog food bag they see at the store. It’s easy to overlook the importance of dog food, but it is essential to pick the right one for your dog.…
“How does your dog sit when you tell him to and mine doesn’t?”, “How can your dog heel to you like that?”, “Wow! He comes when you tell him to” – Sounds familiar? If it does, you need to invest some time into a little bit of basic dog training. Starting to train your dog from a young age is crucial as the first few months of his life is…
If you have been thinking of getting a new dog, have you considered all the options available to you? The obvious choice people make, when considering a new dog is to go to a specialized dog breeder. A good dog breeder will be able to sell you a puppy that has been checked for genetic problems, diseases, etc., and will very often provide you with a high-quality pedigree dog that…
Finding a good dog training professional With so many people advertising in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who’s truly qualified to look after your dog can be overwhelming. What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog training : 1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog owners, or local kennel clubs. 2) Experience. –…
The Basenji is a small to medium-sized dog weighing between 22 to 25 pounds. Their height is around 15″ to 17″. Known as the barkless dog, the Basenji (bah-SEN-gee) makes a low howl/moaning/yodeling sound instead of barking. They are also called the Congo Dog. The smooth, shiny, dense coat is short and lies flat against the body. AKC acceptable colors for Basenjis are black, chestnut red, tricolor, or brindle all…
We know the benefits of fiber in our own diet, but are there any benefits of fiber in a dog’s diet? The fiber was considered filler and bulk in years past, but today, the nutritional value of fiber in the dog’s diet is finally realized. What exactly is fiber? It is a part of carbohydrates. Fiber is not highly digestible by the body. Your dog’s diet can benefit from fiber…
A well-train dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free lifelong companion. Dog training – basic obedience, house, and potty training are therefore essential and important to a dog’s education. The conventional method of dog training tips and guides would be to list a series of things that you should do, and you might even know the A-Z of dog training! But…
We have all done it. Our cute, little furry friend is practically smiling at us from beneath the kitchen table. The ears are perked and the tail is wagging. We know what our dog is after. Just a tiny tidbit from dinner would be delightful, right? What could it hurt? It is just a bite or two after all. Hold Fido’s ears he won’t want to hear this. A dog’s…
Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and love play a crucial role in a human being’s life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal’s world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, profound, and long-lasting results on the animal’s overall health and well-being. Leaving animals along for a long period of time, lack of attention, unhealthy food, abandonment, etc are some common causes of stress in animals. These could lead…
The Pit Bull terrier is an amazing dog and is extremely energetic and can certainly prove to be a handful if not properly trained. American Pit Bulls are extremely loyal and when a relationship is formed, it lasts forever. If you’re a new Pit Bull owner, you really need to understand how demanding these dogs can be and realize that they need a lot of attention and training in order…
