Toy breed dogs are the perfect pets for any family living in small space or for anyone who doesn't like the idea of a large dog running around and knocking things over. Toy breed dogs have personalities ranging from doting to stand-offish, so it's important to choose the right … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
How To Puppy Proof Your Home Before Adoption
How to Puppy Proof Your Home Before Adoption is easy when you do just a few simple things before you bring them home. Puppy proofing your house is much like baby proofing your home. Removing items that would be problems, adding puppy-free zones and installing some gates and door … [Read more...]
Pitbull Puppy Training Tips: Keeping Them in the Yard
In this installment of Pitbull Puppy Training Tips, I'll be talking about how to keep your Pitbull safe and sound in the yard. Pitbulls are powerful, exhuberant animals, so you have to be sure that your yard is secure. That will keep your Pit from darting off after the … [Read more...]
Best Dog Foods for Specific Breeds – Debunking the Myth
There is a growing and disturbing trend of people looking for the best dog foods for specific breeds. This stems from the new marketing approach that many dog food companies are taking. They claim that they have breed specific formulas. This is utter hogwash. The best dog foods … [Read more...]
Self Mutilation in Dogs – What It Is. What You Should Do
I came across a question recently about why an owners dog was continuously licking and chewing his rear raw. That is known as self mutilation, and it should be addressed immediately. Self mutilation in dogs can be caused by a variety of issues, some more serious than others. It's … [Read more...]