What causes a stomach pooch? There are a number of reasons why you may develop a stubborn bulge or “pooch” of abdominal fat, including: Pregnancy Weight fluctuation Aging Genetics Hormones In many cases, the actual cause of an abdominal pooch …
Signs That Dogs Shouldn’t Live in Garages When it comes to deciding where your dog should live in your home, it can be difficult. Some people view dogs as members of the family, and the dog lives in the homes …
Why Does My Female Dog Hump Me? Female dogs will often hump their pet parents to seek attention. After all, they are very likely to get attention every time they do it. They may also hump you out of excitement, …
These lovable mop dogs sure look like they’ll keep your kitchen floor clean! These playful dogs don’t naturally grow cords, like the Komondor or Puli. But some owners decide that they’d be even more adorable with rope-like fur and spend …
Functions of Dog Paw Pads The pads of your dog are designed to provide extra cushioning to the bones, tendons, and ligaments of the paw and to protect them from shock. The pads also increase friction when your dog is …
Are concrete floors bad for dogs joints? Running on concrete or hard surfaces is more invasive and can be tough on cartilage and ligaments ultimately effecting joints, creating inflammation pain and stiffness over time. Cartilage has no nerves, so the …
Ask your dog for an incompatible behavior When your dog starts barking, ask them to do something thats incompatible with barking. Teaching your dog to react to barking stimuli with something that inhibits them from barking, such as lying down …
5 Tips for Bringing Your Pup to PetSmart Certainly you and your pooch don’t want to go viral for pulling some Beethoven-style shenanigans in aisle 3 (or wind up on any store’s doo-doo list). So, before you and doggo embark …
What is NexGard Used for in Dogs? NexGard is formulated and FDA-approved for the prevention of tick and flea infestations in dogs. However, it can also be used off-label in the treatment of canine mange. Let’s look at what NexGard …
About the author: Jill Breitner is a professional dog trainer and dog body language expert. She is a certified Fear Free Professional, Fear Free Professional for Foundation for Puppies and Kittens, as well as Certified in Animal Behavior and Welfare. …