A new puppy in the home excites everyone especially children but make sure you got the puppy for a good reason and not just on a spur of the moment feeling. Like they say dogs are for life not just for Christmas. A puppy can bring lots of happy memories and times but they have a lot of training and work involved to, they are not all fun and no…
There are several foods that actually have unique benefits for the health of your dog. There are items that can be added very quickly to the diet of your dog, no matter what sort of diet you consume. The good thing is, no matter where people are when they come to me, even if they are not fully prepared to switch from kibble to raw (which is my main objective),…
Plenty of the foods that humans digest just fine, including fruits and vegetables, will impact negatively on the body of a dog, creating significant health problems. Some foods people consume, on the other hand, can be added to the diet of a dog just fine, and also have health benefits such as joint mobility, improved breath, and immunity to allergies. Chocolate can never be consumed by dogs. It’s not just…
Dog training can seem pretty daunting at first, especially if this is your first dog. The reality is that a really big project is training your dog. You will find the assignment to be even less challenging if you take it step-by-step. To help get you started, here is some information: One of the most basic dog commands to teach your pet is to teach your dog to sit, thereby…
We just want a long, stable, safe life for our pups and there are things any dog parent should do to help make this a reality. To make every dog feel healthier, here are some tips: Before you carry them home, ensure that your home is healthy for your pet—ideally. Cover any electrical cords they can bite on, have toilet lids closed, for example, and ensure that they do not…
The everyday food that we eat may not always be safe for your pets and may result in serious health risks. This article will cover five of these dangerous foods you should stop giving to your pet. Treat this article as a guide but if you are unsure of what to feed your pets, consult your veterinarian or pet nutritionist. Alcohol No! Never! Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol…
There are so many benefits of having a dog, one of them is they can improve your physical and mental health. Of course, there are the obvious benefits like having a best friend for life and extra physical exercise. It’s a known fact that dogs are a man’s best friend. They fill our lives with such happiness with their happy-go-lucky attitudes and adorable faces, There are actually many benefits of…
Faithful, protective, and always happy to see you, dogs have been our companions for 18,000 years, making them the first domesticated animal in history. Don’t just take our word for it. Scientists have evidence that dogs make us happy more than cats, keep us more active than other human companions, and even reduce our chances of stress and depression. 1. Loyal – The origin of domesticated dogs reaches back to…
A lot of people have asked me whether it is safe to use apple cider vinegar for cleaning their dog’s teeth. I’ll tell you right now that it’s fine to do so. But there are a few things that you need to remember about how to clean your dog’s teeth. Here they are. When you are cleaning your dog’s teeth, use the same products as you would when you are…
For breeds of dogs with intuitive tendencies to hunt, chasing squirrels is normal. Like a squirrel, they also get the smell of a little critter and natural instinct takes over. Contrary to their size, small dog breeds are natural-born hunters. However, you should know that unregulated chasing can also have negative results in certain cases. Typically, this activity includes five stages: hunting, stalking, catching, biting, and killing the prey. If…
