Winter Paw Care Tips and Suggestions

Tips and Suggestions for Winter Paw Care

If you live in an area with a lot of ice and snow during the winter, or even if you live in a more temperate climate, it only takes a few, simple steps and suggestions to keep your dogs’ paws’ and nails well-maintained during cold weather.

Try clipping your pet’s… Continue reading

Winter Dog Care

 8 Ways to Keep Our Pets Safe and Healthy

Like humans, the cold weather can affect our dogs in ways we might not imagine. With the cold months upon us, it is imperative that we take extra precautions to keep our family dogs warm, protected, and healthy. 

During the cold winter months, be mindful of the… Continue reading

Dogs and Chocolate

Dogs and Chocolate

How Serious Is The Risk?

Most dog owners know that chocolate can make their pets sick. But how serious is the risk? And what can we do if we suspect our pets have gotten into chocolate treats?

The reason chocolate is poisonous to dogs is because of a chemical compound called theobromine, related to caffeine… Continue reading

Teaching Your Dog to Come

Basic Training, Part 4

Teaching Your Dog to Come

The final part of the basic training of any dog is teaching her to come when called. Whether she’s playing with her doggy friends in the dog park or you’re asking her to come get a treat in a quiet, dignified manner, getting her to immediately respond and approach… Continue reading

Teaching Your Dog to Stay

Basic Training, Part 3 - Teaching Your Dog to Stay

Now that your dog has learned how to sit and lie down when asked, teaching her to stay in one place without moving can provide you a measure of security that she won’t run off when she’s out in your yard, and she won’t be grabbing for her… Continue reading

Teaching Your Dog to Lie Down

Basic Training, Part 2 – Teaching Your Dog to Lie Down

 

Once your dog is sitting every time you ask, teaching her to lie down on command needs to be next on your agenda. A well-mannered dog that sits and lies down on command is a dog that will not jump on strangers or grab at food, treats, and… Continue reading

Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Basic Training, Part 1 – Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Having a well-mannered pet is the dream of every dog lover. However, dogs don’t come with instructions and they aren’t born knowing how to behave in every setting. Teaching your puppy or adult dog the basics of sitting, staying, and laying down not only keeps her safe if she’s outside… Continue reading

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