If you’ve ever dealt with dog separation anxiety, you know it can be heartbreaking. Seeing your pup’s worried face when you’re getting ready to leave the house is enough to make you want to quit your job and stay home forever. Unfortunately, that’s just not realistic for most of us! Even if you do work […]
A Man and His Dog: 5 Things Every Good Hunting Dog Needs
Hunting trips can be incredibly rewarding with a canine companion, but what does it take to ensure everything goes as planned? With the proper training and equipment, your dog will be a winner. These quick tips show off the top five things your dog should have for your next hunting trip. A Man and His […]
Food Aggression in Dogs
I’ve been a bit of trouble here lately. Lately I’ve been keepin’ my sister Sallie out of the food bowl. My Lady is a bit upset at me. We use to have a food bowl that never ran dry. I got us all in trouble by startin’ a fight the other night and jumpin’ on […]
4 Useful Pet Care Tips for People Who’ve Never Owned a Small Dog
If you’re thinking about getting a small dog, you should be aware of a few important things that will help you keep your little animal companion safe and happy. Not all dogs have the same needs and temperaments, and this is especially true among smaller breeds. These four useful pet care tips will help you […]
Helping Your Shy Dog Overcome Shyness
Dogs have all kinds of personalities just as people do. Dogs that are shy may not have been socialized enough when they were young. Shyness can be a real problem for dogs and make them fearful of other dogs, people, and things. Shyness in dogs may cause them to feel threatened, which could cause them […]
How to Avoid Dog Fights When You Go For A Walk
Walking our dogs should be a pleasurable experience. However, there is always the possibility of encountering another dog. Between the strange dog and your dog, sparks may fly and the danger of a dog fight is on your hands. The question is, would you know what to do in this situation? In this situation, there […]
When to Start Puppy Obedience Training
Puppies are cute, loveable and just plain fun to play with! It is an an excitin’ time for any family when they get a new pup! Believe me! We’ve had a lot of these excitin’ times here as you can tell WOOF WOOF! Many new dog owners wonder when to start puppy obedience training. While every […]
Dog Training Tips
Dog Trainin’ takes time. It don’t matter if ya are startin’ out as a puppy, or an older dog that just wants to add more tricks he can do. Ownin’ a pet is a responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly and neither should trainin’ your furry friend! But, trainin’ don’t have to be hard, gruelin’ […]
Why Do Dogs Guard Their Food?
When your dog becomes overprotective of its food, starts to growl, bark, and snap at you it means the canine is guarding its resources. This is also called food aggression, and sometimes the owner can get seriously hurt if they try to feed the dog while the animal is defensive. Therefore, it’s good to know […]
Introducing a New Pet into the Home
My lady loves me. She loves me a lot! She also loves our other dogs, but not as much as me, of course! At least I think so, but shoosh don’t tell em! WOOF! My Lady already had Sallie and Maggie when I came along needin’ a home when I had nowhere to go. All […]
