What to do if your Dog is Acting Sad If your dog is not acting normal, has been sleeping more than usual, or has lost his appetite, you should probably call your veterinarian and see if you should bring him …
Your dog needs help with generalizing. Another reason your dog doesn’t listen at the park: they don’t generalize very easily. You tell your dog “sit” in your living room while you’re sitting on the couch. Your dog is able to …
You May Need to “Untrain” Bad Habits First Adult dogs might pick up a few bad habits that take some time to train away.1 Your first step in training an older dog might actually involve “untraining.” The good news is …
Why Do Dogs Kick After They Poop? This perfectly normal behavior is connected with a number of canine instincts. Here, we explain what is going through your dog’s mind when they kick around the area where they have just pooped. …
Essential costs to consider for a hypoallergenic dog Before going into details about the cost for 23 hypoallergenic dog breeds, here is a quick explanation of the expenses considered essentials in this article. We have accounted for the cost of …
Smaller Dogs Were Used To Hunt Prey In Tunnels Some dogs, like Dachshunds, were bred to hunt prey that lived in underground tunnels. This contributes to their instinct to drag blankets around. They are trying to create a small space …
Small but mighty best describes this breed well. Being part of a hunting pack comes naturally to them and they succeed, thanks to their excellent sense of smell. Living between 10-15 years, beagles make loyal companions. Aside from licking their …
Don’t Make These Dog Training Mistakes After adopting our pup, Ginger, I searched for local training programs. The only options were treat-based training programs. I searched for any dog training recommendations in my area and took a chance with a …
Health Problems to Watch for With Bluetick Coonhounds Bluetick coonhounds are an athletic, healthy breed. But your pet could still have a number of problems that you should watch out for. Bluetick coonhound health issues include: Gastric torsion or bloat. …
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Begging With Simple Steps Teaching a dog a new behavior is about giving positive verbal cues and rewards, consistency, and a lot of patience. It’s not an overnight matter, especially if your pet …