Pitbulls, American bulldogs, and other terrier dogs have long been trained using spring poles. These breeds have very strong prey drives. They have a natural tendency to want to grip and tear things apart. Pitbulls, in particular, were bred to fight bulls. So, chasing and grabbing toys hanged from a spring pole comes naturally to …
Teaching a dog the art of self-control when he is in an arousal state is quite the task. Breeds with a high prey drive are particularly the worst. Sometimes it seems like whatever you do, your pup will not follow any command. When a cat or bunny passes by, your Fido will completely go out …
Like humans, dogs tend to drool during the puppyhood stage. Some breeds go well past this stage into adulthood. Examples include bulldogs, Bernese mountain dogs, Saint Bernard dogs, bull terriers, bloodhounds, and dogs with droopy jowls. Whether your dog drools as a puppy or an adult canine, using a dog drool catcher can be highly …
Summer is over which means it time to prepare for the cold months ahead. As you pull out your heavy comforters and duvets, don’t forget your canine buddy. He, too, could use a warm blanket to make the cold nights bearable. This is where heated dog blankets come in handy—they can help keep your canine …
When winter comes by and the temperatures dip, most pet owners choose to keep their pets at home where they can be warm round the clock. Going outdoors can be quite unforgiving for the poor canine buddy. However, you don’t have to leave your dog behind when going to the beach or taking a winter …
Whether you are traveling with or crate training your pup, a dog bowl that attaches to crate can prove very beneficial. It makes work easy for you and ensures your pooch always has something to eat or drink. Attachable dog bowls also come in handy if your dog has a medical condition(such as diabetes insipidus …
As a pet parent, it is your sole responsibility to ensure your fur baby is happy and healthy round the clock. Part of doing that is making sure he gets a good place to sleep or nap. Why let him sleep on a cold, hard floor when you can get him a plush, fluffy, and …
Dogs, like humans, have an affinity for comfort and luxury. They truly appreciate a warm and snugly bed to rest. Sure, a pup can get by with standard bed and bedding but if you want him to be really comfortable, take it a notch higher. One of the things you can do to achieve this …
Cedar is a super useful material around the home. It is beautiful, durable, low-maintenance, and most importantly, eco-friendly. You can use it as a roofing, linings, claddings, and joinery material. Cedar is also a great material for making dog beds—for many good reasons: I. Repels Critters Cedar chips are rich in phenols (aromatic hydrocarbons), which …
As the entire family struggles to pick out the perfect Halloween outfit, it is easy to forget about the dog. Yes, this four-legged member of the family deserves to be a part of the fun too. After offering unwavering loyalty, plenty of snuggles, and companionship all year-long, the least you can do is get her …