What to do When Your Dog Fails to Come When Called
There are aspects of certain issues you need to address when your dog is a puppy. This will save you time and even money in the future. The basic problems of barking, biting, chewing and exhibiting aggressive or dominant behavior are common among many dog owners. Yet, these issues do have their solutions. Even older dogs can be trained or ret…
Why No-Kill Shelters Deserve Your Business and Support
No-kill shelters are an amazing concept which hopefully will spread to all of America’s shelters. They only euthanize animals who for health, belligerence, or age reasons actually require euthanization. Most no-kill shelters are privately funded. There’s really no reason all shelters can’t switch over to no-kill, but we then need to do more …
5 Cool Play Activities For Summer Months
The summer months are always a great time for dogs to be outside with their human companions. However the heat of the day is not the best time to exercise your dog for several reasons, especially those breeds that are sensitive to the heat. Staying cool and providing enough exercise may require that the owner gets a bit creative in finding ways to accommo…
The Food Exercise Relationship
Dogs are really very much like humans when it comes to food and exercise. As long as dogs are fed the foods appropriate for their metabolic system to use and they are given adequate exercise they tend to stay in great physical shape. However, adding foods the dog’s system can’t digest or burn properly and limiting the dog’s exercise will cause a variety of health r…
There are many good reasons to exercise with your dog and watch both of your diets. Like humans, dogs are suffering from obesity and health problems associated with being overweight. Nevertheless, this is not the only reason for exercising with your pet; going for a long walk or brisk run can put a damper on bad behavior as well. Many times dogs will act out and tear things up or become aggressive because of a buildup of energy.
The Importance Of Water In Dog Nutrition And Health
Although many dog owners don’t think of water as a nutritional requirement, it is actually more important than food for your dog. A puppy is made up of 84% water and a fully grown dog owes about 60% of its body weight to water. It is also interesting to note that a dog can go without food for several days and survive, but losing even 10% of the…
Recognizing Summer Hazards for Dogs
With the approaching warm weather of summer, also come some hazards for your dog. After all, your canine buddy will be out in nature more. But not all of nature is dog-friendly at this time of years. Let’s examine what can be lurking outdoors that is hazardous to your pooch.
Heat
The heat is the first hazard to talk about in the summer. Your dog does nee…
Most pet owners are not fond of sticking their beloved companion in a crate to be stowed away in the cargo hold of the plane. Not only is this an uncomfortable place to fly, pet parents have to wonder how their animal is being handled; also if an airline can lose luggage, who is to say they could not lose your pet? Traveling this way with a dog that is too big to fit under the seat is a hassle for many dog lovers, including the ones who started Pet Airways.
So you feel like you and your dog are a little out of shape? Have you ever considered attending a doggy boot camp? Now it is safe to say that not all doggy boot camps are the same, some only focus on the dog and their obedience training, but a good number of camps are cropping up around the country that work both you and your dog. You can get more physically fit while your dog learns some obedience and burns off some calories that tend to come with the dog treats you feed your dog.
Aside from the usual walks around the park, there are actually many more activities that you can do together with your dog. These different activities will not only give them the exercise that they need but can also train them in specific aspects, such as agility and obedience. And the best part is they can also be a great way for you to bond with your pet. So here are a few of the best outdoor activities that you can do on that next date out.
Dogs are more than mere pets, they truly become a part of the family and when they are ill, it can cause true panic. Your dog is not so different from you in that they can get a tummy ache, fever or suffer from bad dental hygiene. Like people, dogs sometimes need the service of medical professionals but in some cases, home remedies will work just as well. Your job is learning how to tell the difference and knowing how to treat them.
Let’s face it; your dog is a very important member of your family. You want to introduce them to your friends, family, and of course other dogs. Having said that, you expect them to have a little etiquette and manners around other people and pets. However, they cannot do it on their own. Just like raising a child, dogs need to be taught how to act properly in social situations and when at home alone.
Gastro Parvo is a serious illness for all dogs but, young puppies and older dogs are often hit hard, and when they are the disease can be deadly unless you seek immediate treatment for your pet. Unfortunately for many puppies and older dogs by the time most owners realize that their dog is seriously ill, it may already be too late to save them. Knowing the signs to look for in your dog may well save his life and help prevent the spread of this illness to other dogs as well.
It’s a sad fact that all dog owners have to face. Our beloved pets are going to get old someday, and with age come inherent health problems such as degenerative bone disease, or what is better known as arthritis. With the right nutrition from birth this risk dramatically decreases, but that’s not always the case. Some breeds, such as large breeds, are more prone to bone problems than others are.
Water sports are very popular with families. Whether it is on a water skiing expedition or a leisurely trip in your boat, you need to pay attention to the dog. It is extremely important to keep your dog safe while in the water, and don’t wait until the trip to start familiarizing your dog with the water conveyance.
Dogs come into your life, provide companionship, and for many people become a very close friend. Years of romping in the grass, fetching sticks and warming your feet are great, but at some point in time, you are very likely to lose your pet to old age. The typical life span for dogs ranges between 12 to 18 years depending upon the breed in question.
For reasons of space limitations, personal preferences and breed disposition, many pet owners will choose to let their pet dogs live outside during the winter season. Well, of course, their pets are allowed inside once the weather gets too harsh as is the case with blizzards. For the most part, however, an outdoors life is the preferred choice for both man and dog.
Taking the family and your dog camping in the great outdoors can be so much fun for all involved. Your dog can have as much fun as you and the rest of the family can. It will be able to romp and play with you like it can’t at home because you have to work so much. The fun can be even more when you setup next to a lake you can swim in. If your dog is like mine he loves to swim!
It’s been a long held myth that cats and dogs can’t live together. It’s been said that to have a cat and a dog living together is like mixing oil and water. But many pet owners have dispelled this myth. The fact is that when a dog and a cat have been socialized to live together, not only can they get along, but they can even become dear friends, in as much as pets befriend each other.
Should you Train your Dog at Home or Signup for a Class?
There are different methods that can be used to train dogs, as well as different environments where they can receive their education. For instance, some owners prefer to teach their pets at their own pace in their home, while others opt for actual classes with a skilled instructor. Since there is more than one option, sometimes owners ar…