Hot days kill dogs. Most of us know enough not to leave our dogs in the car on a hot or sunny day, but did you know in some states it is illegal? AZ, CA, IL, ME, MD, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NY, ND, SD, VT, and WV all have laws concerning leaving your animal … [Read more…]
As I sit here and ponder where I am going to go with this article, my mind wanders. I’ve already sat down a couple of times to write it. I’d literally just sat down on Monday, computer open, and then the governor of Maryland called a press conference and essentially announced more lock down. So, … [Read more…]
Signs of worms in dogs are not necessarily easy to see to the untrained eye. As humans and living in most first world countries, we simply do not have to deal with most parasites and worms nor the treatment that goes with living with these types of worms and their symptoms. But most people do … [Read more…]
[embedded content] I have two big announcements today… First, I’m excited to announce that we have reviewed all the entries to our “Dogs Caught In The Act” VIDEO CONTEST. From those who qualified with videos that met our entry guidelines, we drew the names of 10 winners, who will each be receiving a $100 Amazon.com … [Read more…]
Dog whistle training is an effective way to develop control over your dog while he is either physically out of sight or out of earshot of a voice command. Working dogs such as hunting dogs, search and rescue, and show dogs often need to have numerous ways to communicate with their handler. Dog whistle training … [Read more…]
Weimaraners are a devoted dog breed who want to be with people all of the time, which can be unnerving. But if you enjoy always having a dog by your side — and can spare plenty of time for hiking, jogging, or hunting — the Weimaraner can be an ideal canine sidekick. Today, we’ll take … [Read more…]
Dog anxiety is a real issue for many pet parents who find themselves unable to help their dogs cope with various stressors around the house. Loud storms, new puppies, and changes in normal schedules often lead to behavior problems in dogs. If your dog is showing signs of anxiety, there are simple solutions you can … [Read more…]
One of the most important and most preventable diseases that your dog (or pet) will undoubtedly face in his lifetime is dental disease. The Royal Veterinary College of London (RVC) published a PDF in 2002 that stated periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease of adult dogs. Did you know that it affect over … [Read more…]
There is no secret that dog marking is a never-ending circle of sniff, mark, sniff, mark. But when your dog is marking areas in the house or flower garden, you probably get as frustrated as every other dog owner trying to make it stop. Dog marking is a natural behavior ingrained in the canine pack … [Read more…]
When you have a dog that just cannot handle other people or other dogs, then you might be wondering how to socialize an aggressive dog. See, socializing an aggressive dog 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, … [Read more…]