There are two approaches you can take to this very common problem. Either will work. One is more work than the other. And some people say one is more gentle and humane than the other. You will need to choose one technique and consistently apply it. (1) Use your knee This is the one that … Read more
The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey. Bluey lived to be almost 30 years old. That figure is in human years. Dogs mature more rapidly than humans. According to dog age experts, a one-year-old dog is really about age 15 in human equivalent years. The average life expectancy of The … Read more
Finding the right veterinary clinic for your pet is often a difficult task, as medical practices of any kind are very specialized and require a great deal of knowledge to understand them. Because the information regarding pet medicine can often be difficult to grasp, it is important to know what to look for when choosing … Read more
Coming when called is a vital skill that every dog must learn, both for its own safety and that of those around it. A disobedient dog that refuses to come when called could easily be hit by a car, get into a fight with another dog, or suffer a variety of other bad experiences. A … Read more
The reasons for blood in your dog’s urine or stool may not be a serious health concern. Is your dog outside quite a bit and does he or she have access to twigs, sharp objects of plastic or even garden tools that may have splintered causing injury to the lining of the intestinal track. This … Read more
The Collie has a lengthy history. Believed to have evolved in Scotland, from the dogs owned by Roman soldiers, around 55BC. They were originally bred to herd sheep, and that instinct can sometimes be seen in young puppies who will nip at people’s heels. Not surprisingly then, the American Kennel Club classifies the Collie as … Read more
Are you in the process of adding a new pet bird to your family? If so then you may have some questions about what is needed to make your pet bird happy and healthy. Knowing how to properly care for your pet bird will definitely make your new task easier. Many pet bird … Read more
Does your dog forge ahead when you’re walking him? Here’s two ways to fix that. Here are two different ways you can use to get your dog to walk calmly by your side. One way is to train your dog to heel. Heeling is a fundamental exercise taught in obedience training classes. Your dog sits … Read more
If you are considering adopting a dog from an animal shelter or a dog rescue group, that is wonderful! Every dog adopted from a shelter or rescue group helps to eliminate despicable puppy mills and, more importantly, saves a dog’s life. Unfortunately, some dog rescue groups make adopting a dog almost as difficult as adopting … Read more
Does your dog have dry itchy skin that he just can’t stop scratching? Is he relentlessly biting and licking these areas with no relief in site? By now, more than likely you’re feeling helpless with you dog’s itchy skin problem. You know there’s just got to be a simple solution that doesn’t involve dragging your … Read more