You have a wonderful dog coming into your life soon and you are eager to help her reach her full potential. What should you consider when caring for your new addition? While it’s important to look after your pet in order to help her meet her needs, it’s also important to understand that these mayContinue reading “Caring for a new dog”
Category Archives: Dog Care
Daily Water Consumption Of Pet Dogs
Dogs are generally active pets, and experts recommend that they need to consume around 8.5 to 17 ounces of water each day for every 10 pounds of body weight. In other words, your pet dog must consume around 1 to 2 cups of water daily for every 10 pounds of body weight. For instance, ifContinue reading “Daily Water Consumption Of Pet Dogs”
Keeping your dog content in your care
Your dog is a big part of your life and you want to make sure you are able to offer her plenty of ways to stay content in your care. How can you make this happen? Your little fur ball needs to be able to count on you to help her stay calm and comfortableContinue reading “Keeping your dog content in your care”
Sunburn in Dogs
Sunburn is common in people especially when they stay in the direct sunlight for long periods of time. Sunscreen is usually applied to prevent sunburn, but sunburn can still happen. In this case, aloe or other sunburn treating lotions are usually applied to repair the burned skin. Did you know the same thing can happenContinue reading “Sunburn in Dogs”
Teaching Your Dog the “Lie Down” Command
Teaching your dog the basic “lie down” command will allow you to get your dog to settle and stay in one place. This is considered a more advanced type of obedience drill or training for your dog, so it would be easier for your dog if you have already taught him the “sit” command. ToContinue reading “Teaching Your Dog the “Lie Down” Command”
How Much Exercise Should Puppies Get ?
When it comes to the amount of exercise that puppies should get every day, there is no rule that is cast in stone. Like humans, a puppy’s exercise needs can vary between breeds and between individual puppies. Experts, however, suggest 5 minutes of exercise per month of age, twice a day (max). For example, ifContinue reading “How Much Exercise Should Puppies Get ?”
Why your dog needs you to evaluate her eating habits regularly
Your dog is an excellent friend and you take great pride in looking after her to the best of your ability. You know that you will need to look after her eating habits regularly, so you are taking the time to do so. Why is this so important? Your pet is constantly getting older andContinue reading “Why your dog needs you to evaluate her eating habits regularly”
The Belgian Malinois – The German Shepherd’s Twin
Did you know that there is a breed of canine that looks a lot like the German Shepherd and even has a lot of the same jobs German Shepherds have? The breed is known as the Belgian Malinois (Mal-EnWaw). The two breeds share striking resemblance to one another, but they are entirely different. The Malinois,Continue reading “The Belgian Malinois – The German Shepherd’s Twin”
Why your dog needs several different toys
Your dog is a big part of your life and you want to make sure you are there to offer her a comfortable place to call her own. This makes you wonder – why does she seem to need several different toy options? Your dog needs to be able to enjoy himself throughout the dayContinue reading “Why your dog needs several different toys”
Ending Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Once in a while, you will encounter a pet dog that’s aggressive, and this could be a serious problem for dog owners like you. A dog’s aggressive behavior can put a dent on your love for dogs and strain your relationship, so you must find a way to address this problem. Aggressive dog behavior hasContinue reading “Ending Aggressive Behavior in Dogs”