How to Cope with the Loss of Your Dog By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:43:27-04:00March 15th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Your Dog is Family When illness or an incurable disease strikes a family member, it becomes a heart-wrenching situation. It is nearly impossible to bear and the best way to get through it is by strength and support of your loved ones. If your dog is handed the same tragic fate, then the way to Read More Comments Off on How to Cope with the Loss of Your Dog
How to Choose a Dog Groomer By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:43:34-04:00March 12th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Time to Bathe Your Dog: Find a Professional Groomer Finding the time to bathe and groom your own dog is a chore in itself. Of course, you enjoy bonding with your dog through various experiences, but if you do not have the space or equipment to bathe your dog properly, it becomes a difficult task Read More Comments Off on How to Choose a Dog Groomer
Dog Obesity: More Common Than You Think By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:43:44-04:00March 10th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| How to Gauge a Healthy Dog Weight Dogs are susceptible to being overweight just as much as humans and paying attention to your dog’s waistline is vital to your dog living a healthy life. But how do you measure if your dog is gaining too much weight? What signs should you look for? How do Read More Comments Off on Dog Obesity: More Common Than You Think
How Puppies Learn Not to Bite By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:44:03-04:00March 5th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Why do Puppies Bite? Puppies naturally use their mouth to chew, play, and explore different objects, including your shoes. But how do you teach a puppy not to bite? How do dogs learn to control what is called, mouthy behavior? It is part of the natural process of a puppy growing up to discover not Read More Comments Off on How Puppies Learn Not to Bite
Dog Poison Tip #2 By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:44:15-04:00March 3rd, 2010|Dog Care Tips| Common Household Products Damage Your Dog’s Health There are items around or in households that may be lethal to your dog’s health. Being cautious and aware of what these items are is the first step to protecting your dog’s wellbeing. For this reason, we are continuing the “Dog Poison” series with this entry. Here are Read More Comments Off on Dog Poison Tip #2
Check Out Twitter for Adoptable Pets By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:44:31-04:00March 1st, 2010|Dog Care Tips| “Tweet” about Adoptable Pets If you want to help spread the word about an adoptable pet, then check out TwitteraCritter.com. It is a tool to share the news about pets up for adoption. It is a way to help even if you are not in a position to adopt a pet. How TwitteraCritter Works First, Read More Comments Off on Check Out Twitter for Adoptable Pets
How to Teach Your Dog to Play Tug-of-War By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:49:53-04:00February 26th, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Benefits of Playing Tug-of-War Playing tug-of-war with your dog is an immense exercise teaching your dog to play nicely, listen to you during times of excitement, and allow your dog to release canine instinct of pulling and tugging in a fun atmosphere. The first thing you need to do is get a suitable toy. Appropriate Read More Comments Off on How to Teach Your Dog to Play Tug-of-War
How to Choose an Ideal Dog Park By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:49:59-04:00February 24th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| What is a Dog Park? Dog parks are a safe, happy, friendly place created for dogs to socialize, exercise, and roam freely off a leash. A well-designed dog park is a positive environment to take your pup. It encourages physical activity, bonding, and interacting with other dogs and people. These are all factors you wish Read More Comments Off on How to Choose an Ideal Dog Park
Dog Poison Tip #1 By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:45:01-04:00February 22nd, 2010|Dog Care Tips, Dog Training Classes, Obedience Classes| Watch Out for Dog Poisons Many ordinary, household items, if ingested by your dog, may cause your pet to turn fatally ill. You need to be careful of what you leave laying around the house, and keep things out of your pup’s reach. Here are a few items to keep stored away and inaccessible to Read More Comments Off on Dog Poison Tip #1
How to Identify Positive Play between Dogs By ABC7|2022-08-12T23:45:46-04:00February 19th, 2010|Dog Care Tips| When Dogs Play Nice When your dog is socializing with other pups, it is important to understand what cheerful play between two pups is and when it is time to step in. What is Upbeat Play? Some inexperienced dog owners have difficult knowing when two dogs are having fun interacting. Here are a few traits Read More Comments Off on How to Identify Positive Play between Dogs