Choosing the right pet food is often a difficult process. There are many different varieties to choose from and it is easy to get overwhelmed. Unfortunately, many of the popular dog food brands that are heavily marketed to consumers are not exactly the best choice for quality nutrition for your pet. Although inexpensive and easily [...]
If the dog is old enough to be adopted away from its mother, it is old enough to begin obedience training. This occurs at six to eight weeks of age. However, puppies can be trained at any point after separation from the mother. For puppies, training should be ten to twenty minutes. A puppy has [...]
Does your dog use a dog social network? Well…he probably doesn’t do it himself, and if he did, he’d probably be the smartest dog in history. We tend to use dogs as way to express ourselves. We often think that we are the ones healing our dogs, or saving them, but in reality, they are [...]
There are few times, if ever, in our lives when we ask our dogs to save our lives or our homes. When our dogs risk their own lives to save ours, it makes for superb dog stories. A German Shepherd, named Buddy, in Caswell Lakes, Alaska, put his life on the line to save his [...]
Need a place to ask people just like you about training tips for your dog? How about a place to talk to others about health issues you might be wondering about for your dog? Or maybe you’re one of the many that have created a Facebook page for your dog? Facebook for dogs is becoming [...]
Dog stories often bring a tear to my eye and the story I’m about to tell you one that brought several to my eyes. Austin Foreman of Boston Bar, British Columbia definitely has a guardian “Angel” looking after him. Austin, 11 years old was out collecting firewood in his backyard with his 18-month old golden [...]
Bringing a new puppy into your home and is a very exciting time, but we can’t forget about the puppy’s health. Puppy health, like dog health is very important to ensure he stays healthy and live a long life. Puppies, like human babies, have needs and may require extra attention from you. You have to [...]
Why should one consider specialised German shepherd training as opposed to any general dog obedience training? Surely every breed has its own peculiarities and needs, yet if you look at dog training schools, just about every breed is represented there. Although this is true, the German shepherd is strong and athletic, has a strong tendency [...]
If we want our dog to be our best friend, it is absolute essential that we do some sort of dog obedience training. Ideally, this should start with puppy training. Whether we do the training ourselves at home or go to one of many dog obedience training schools is a personal choice. Even if you [...]
Canine is a word that generally refers to any member of the dog family Canidae. Thus canine training is simply another term for dog training. The term canine was initially used by the police and military, although in typical military style, it was abbreviated to K9, a homophone for the word canine. In the police [...]
Dogs are still undoubtedly man’s best friend. There are millions of people across the world that would wholeheartedly agree with this statement, but there are also many that would not agree. Of those that disagree with the statement, many are not dog lovers and will never be, it is as simple as that. There are [...]
While the generic pet food you can buy in your average supermarket may be perfectly fine for ‘average’ dogs and cats, some owners prefer to treat their animals as they would themselves and purchase pet food that has a higher nutritional value and greater taste appeal. This is particularly true for owners with older pets, [...]
One of the most common threats to your pet’s health, whether a cat or a dog, is worms. As well as being unpleasant for the animal, they can also lead to serious illness and suffering, and in extreme cases even death. It’s also worth remembering that some types of worms can be communicated to humans [...]
Because plaque attack is offered in a new distinctive shape of dental treatment, people may wonder and ask a lot of questions about how it should be applied and how many times it needs to be used in order to get the desired results. Answers are provided for you so you may check the as [...]
People may ask if plaque attack is really as effective as seen on tv or on the website reviews. Dogs and cats remain the preferable pets for almost all families and it is hard to let them being prone to gum disease without regular veterinary care and supervision. Owners are always ready to pay for [...]
For some reason I made the classic mistake of assuming sun on a clear sky outside my house window would be a warm workday in Seattle. 10 minutes later I found myself shivering at a bus stop and desperately in need of another layer of clothing. This reminded me about the importance of keeping your [...]
Veterinarians are your pets’ doctors. That is why it is of great importance that you be able to find good pocatello emergency vets which can really help you out in those situations wherein your regular vet cannot be contacted. Of course, most vet clinics have operating hours like any other place. However, there are some [...]
Owning a dog is a lot of responsibility and many new owners don’t realize exactly how much work and care goes into the job. When you bring a dog into your home, you are responsible for that creature’s food, water, shelter, comfort, and well being. A dog is not just a toy and is much [...]
If your dog has continuous problems with fleas, then discount Frontline Plus is the best solution. Because of their habitat pets are always at risk from these parasites. They also often encounter ticks and chewing lice, which like to invade the pet. All of these will be quickly eliminated from your pet, for as long [...]
No matter how much we love our dogs, the universal truth is that sometimes they smell bad. The reasons can vary; maybe they suffer from bad breath, perhaps they have flatulence, or maybe they just smell when it rains. And let’s face it, all dogs, no matter how well-groomed they are, smell when they get [...]