Category: Dogs
Was it the Food Causing Our Dog to Stink?
We have a 70-pound German Shepherd/Beagle mix. He’s not a huge dog but large enough so that when he smells bad it’s easy to pinpoint the source. We bathe him on a regular basis, which usually means every other month in the winter and more frequently in the summer. There are, of course, those occasions [...]
BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin in Dog Food
Whether or not you know what BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin are, they do not sound like appetizing items to be found in food. BHA which stands for butylated hydroxyanisole, BHT is the abbreviation for butylated hydroxtoluene and ethoxyquin are all food preservatives. These preservatives extend the shelf life of the dog food commonly found in [...]
Calm Your Dog with a Thundershirt
Here’s an interesting device for helping dogs to cope with fear, stress and other negative emotions dogs undergo. The device (well not really a device) is called a Thundershirt. Usually I don’t do reviews unless I’ve tried a product first hand, but this one had me curious. Apparently while wrapped snug in the Thundershirt, dogs [...]
Dog Treats: Homemade Recipes
Some commercial dog treats contain ingredients that are not necessarily healthy for your dog. Because the dog treats must stand the test of time on the grocery store shelf, they have preservatives. Those very same preservatives that keep the food from spoiling can contribute to long term health issues in your dog. To combat the [...]
Feeding Overweight Dogs
Our pets are a reflection of our lifestyle. Families that stay in shape, maintain optimum weight and eat a healthy diet have dogs that stay in shape, get adequate exercise and eat a healthy diet. Unfortunately, such families and dogs are becoming fewer and further between. Chubby Dogs in a Microwave Society Dogs are suffering [...]
Switching Dog Food Causing Diarrhea?
If you feed your dog commercial dog food, there’s no doubt that you heard the recommendation to slowly transition your dog from one brand of dog food to anther. The slow transition is recommended to avoid symptoms such as constipation and bowl discomfort. It “allows the dog’s system” to get used to the new dog [...]
Dry Dog Skin Remedy
It’s heart breaking to watch your dog itch and suffer from a dry skin condition. Unfortunately, because of lack of awareness, many dog owners rush their dog to the vet in search of the cause for their dog’s dry skin. A dog’s dry skin is blamed on the weather, too much shampooing, the ingredients in [...]
An Intro to Clicker Training Your Puppy or Dog
This brief article is an introduction to Clicker Training for Puppies and Dogs. Clicker Training is an effective and pet-friendly method of dog training that anyone can learn and use straight away to teach tricks and solve common behavior problems. What is a “Clicker”? A Clicker is a small noise-maker which makes a clicking sound. [...]
How to Convince Parents to Get a Dog
Okay kids, here’s how you can convince your parents to get a dog. First of all, realize that parents have a lot on their minds and they would prefer not to add anything else to their busy schedule. That includes figuring out the pros and cons of getting a dog. This is where you come [...]
Secrets of Dog Training Professionals – Operant Conditioning
Have you ever wondered how really good dog trainers come up with the techniques they use to solve behaviour problems in dogs such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, toileting in the house and jumping up on visitors? Or how top dog trainers come up with ways to train dogs in top obedience and working competitions? [...]
