If you have recently adopted a dog into your home, once you have gotten used to each other for a bit, you’ll find that you might have some trouble thinking up a name. As you might already suspect, choosing a dog name is an important part of getting your new [...]
Lyme disease is a major concern for most dog owner who live in the area where ticks is present. However not all ticks carry the bacteria that causes lyme disease and it takes up to 2 days before the disease can be spread to dogs. Deer ticks are the types [...]
The English Springer Spaniel is a good choice for an apartment if you are willing to jog with her or exercise her several times a day. She will do better with access to a properly fenced in area that affords her room to run. She is very good with most [...]
Can you imagine how fun it is to make your poodle become a good watchdog? Or how can they become watchdogs? Poodles can become watchful companions at home if properly trained and socialized, considering that they are one of the most intelligent breed of dogs. They were bred to work [...]
Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed, and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance, personality, and health requirements. Here’s what you need to know about the Boston terrier: Nicknamed the “American Gentleman,” the Boston terrier is a cross between an English White [...]
If you own a larger breed of dog or are looking for one, you may have heard the term OFA Certified. This refers to the dog’s hip joints and is an indicator of potential problems for your dog. Hip problems for any active dog will cause pain and discomfort that [...]
Dog Breeds: A lot of factors come into play when it comes to choosing the perfect dog breed for you or your family. Some dogs entail a lot of attention and exercise while some do not. Your lifestyle plays a major role in how the dog will interact with you [...]
Ringworm in dogs is a highly contagious skin disease. Contrary to what its name suggests, this condition is not caused by a worm. Instead, this disease is caused by fungus that lives in hair follicles. Cause Dog ringworm can be caused by various species of fungus. These fungi can easily [...]
Dog Behavior Training – The Matchstick Trick The matchstick trick is a weird dog behavior training technique. Every time I suggest it to a client I typically hear, “You want me to do what?” It works, though. Let me preface the trick first, however, with the reasons why you would [...]
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a human family oriented and hunter dog. They need quite a bit of exercise and are just as willing to hunt as they are to play games in the yard. They can tend to roam and they are known as escape artists so a properly [...]