Adjustment When Bringing Your New Dog Home
After adopting a new dog, there is an adjustment period as you both get used to life together. Here are some tips to make it a positive time for everyone.
Common Canine Eye Issues
Make it a priority to add eyecare to your dog's health regimen. Here are some of the most common eye issues which may be a problem for your beloved pet.
Train Your Dog to Stay on Your Lawn
Dogs naturally want to roam. The instinct to chase cars, animals and people tempts them to leave your property. Train them to keep them safe.
Prevent Dog Urine from Killing Grass
Fortunately, there are ways to help mitigate the harm caused to lush grass when nature calls - and prevent dog urine from killing your grass.
Stop Your Dog’s Counter Surfing
Counter surfing is a potentially dangerous habit for your dog to develop. But during the holidays, it can be especially hard for Fido to resist!
Pros & Cons of Dog Parks
Many neighborhoods feature dog parks where residents and furry friends can mingle. You will need to determine whether this is a good option for your pet.
COVID and Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Have you noticed that your dog gets extremely upset when you leave the house, or even when you are just out of sight? Many dogs are prone to developing separation anxiety, and this condition has worsened with COVID. As more and more pet parents are working from home and spending more time at their residence, [...]
When Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk
You send your pup out into the yard at night and wham! he is hit with nature’s stink bomb. What do you do when your dog meets a skunk?
Safe Play Between Children and Dogs
Dogs and small children can be so cute together, especially when they form strong emotional bonds. However, both dogs and kids have minds and emotions of their own; it’s important to teach both of them as early as possible about safe play, so as to decrease the chance of injury. First Impressions are Important If [...]
Training Your Dog to Stay Off the Furniture
Limiting the time your dog spends on the furniture means less vacuuming of dog hair for you, and keeps it from developing a permanent doggy smell.