Maybe you already share your home with a dog, but you’d really like a cat too, or maybe it’s just the opposite…you already have a cat that allows you to live in your home, but you would also love to have a dog. Is it even possible to introduce one or the other and maintain […]
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Dog Walking Etiquette
Just as some people neglect teaching their kids good etiquette when out in public, some dog owners neglect to teach their dog about good etiquette when they take their pup out for a walk. In fact, some dog owners fail to learn the simple ground rules of walking their dog for themselves, so how could […]
Thanksgiving for Dogs
Just as it always does, Thanksgiving time is rolling around again, and everyone’s thoughts turn to the Thanksgiving Day celebrations, family time and feasts. And although your dog isn’t aware of the upcoming festivities he/she will quickly get on board once those wonderful smells of turkey dinner begin to fill the house. Should he be […]
Halloween Dog Safety
It’s important to take safety measures with your dog at Halloween, because although dogs are fun to dress up, it feels safer taking your dog trick or treating (as long as your dog doesn’t get nervous or over excited), there’s all kinds of goodies left lying around the house, or because the noise and the […]
Dog Cues
There are all kinds of commands and tricks you can teach your dog, for instance…but It seems to me that it is most important, and safer for your dog to teach him/her basic obedience commands first, and then have fun teaching tricks. These commands are the foundation of having a well-trained dog…
Dog Urine vs Your Lawn
Let’s face it…we love our dogs, but we certainly don’t like what they do to our lawns. Going “potty” on the lawn is turning it spotted brown – but what’s a dog gonna do? You can’t really expect them to stay off the lawn altogether.