Calming signals are very important for dogs and how they use them with each other and with humans. In this video, Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas shows how to identify a few of these signals so that you can “talk” better with your dog and better understand what they are trying to communicate to others. Rugaas…
Burrs. They get entangled in dog fur very easily and can become really difficult to remove, especially if you have active dogs or dogs with long fur. They can also be difficult to brush out because they break down and you can cause your dog discomfort or pain pulling on their hair. It’s really important…
Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important things you can train your dog to do, for their safety and for the safety of others. A dog’s response to the come command (commonly called a “recall”) is an essential tool for every dog parent. Whether you are having fun at…
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made via these links. It’s something every pet parent dreads. Their dog getting skunked. The pungent musk can stick on your dog for weeks, months and even up to a year, if it’s not dealt with…
Coyotes are a common wildlife species throughout North America. The coyote (Canis latrans) is a member of the dog family and has adapted well our urban landscapes and appears to be equally comfortable living in city suburbs as they do out in the wilderness. As coyotes are becoming an increasingly common urban predator, attacks on…
Everyone knows how therapeutic massage is for your body. It helps blood circulate and relieve muscle tension, stiffness and soreness. But not everyone knows how good it is for dogs too! Massage can help relax a nervous dog and it can help relieve joint stiffness and muscle pain in active dogs, aging dogs and dogs…
When Kati the Golden Retriever began to have a hard time getting up and down stairs because of her arthritis, her family decided he needed her very own elevator in the backyard. Her handyman dad built her a personal, motorized elevator to make life easier. Way to go, dad! At the unveiling, the family is…
During warm temperatures and hot weather months, blue-green algae blooms can suddenly grow in freshwater lakes, rivers, or waterways. It is sometimes found in saltwater near river mouths. Avoiding areas contaminated with blue-green algae is extremely important, as contact with toxic blooms can potentially be fatal for dogs and people. About blue-green algae Blue-green algae,…
Just like people, dogs need their teeth brushed regularly to maintain their overall health. If a dog’s teeth are not kept clean, he/she can develop many medical complications that can lead to disease that can be life threatening. As periodontal disease affects 85% of dogs over four years old, brushing your dog’s teeth should be…
Dental care is important to maintaining your dog’s overall health, and if not tended to regularly, can lead to medical complications and disease. More than 85% of dogs and cats older than four years have some level of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease (periodontitis) is the inflammation of some or all of the structures that support…
Heartworms are parasitic roundworms that are spread from dog to dog through the bites of mosquitoes. Heartworms in dogs can cause serious health complications and even death, if not treated properly. The Life Cycle of Heartworm Heartworm is a parasitic round worm (Dirofilaria immitis) which lives in the heart and lungs of dogs and occasionally…
Do you know what to do if your dog is choking? Knowing a few emergency procedures, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and the Heimlich maneuver for dogs, is critical to saving lives because you may not have time to get to a vet and your dog could suffocate. Dogs love to chew bones, sticks, toys,…