Tactical dog harnesses are super beneficial during dog ownership. Your dog doesn’t have to be a service dog to sport one. If you enjoy going hiking with him, you should definitely get him one—if you haven’t already. People in extreme sports and who bring their dogs along are perfect candidates for it as well. A…
Part of pet parenting is making sure that your Fido’s nails are always trimmed. There’s nothing impressive about a dog with long nails. On the contrary, it is actually a terrible health hazard for him and the rest of your family. Plus, a long-nailed canine can wreak havoc on your lovely sofas, clothing, and rugs….
While wet food can be a bit messier for your pup to eat, if he loves the taste, it is worth it—and for many valid reasons. Whether canned, frozen, or fresh, quality wet food is as rich in nutrients as quality dry dog food. Wet food has many other benefits including: It is high in…
Whether you are crate training your puppy or trying to keep him contained for one reason or the other, you need to ensure he stays safe and happy the entire time. When left alone in the crate, any dog can easily get bored and stressed, especially if he’s a puppy. He needs mental stimulation to…
All canines need physical and mental stimulation to be healthy. If they don’t get enough of it, boredom, stress, and anxiety are inevitable. Ultimately, your dog will seek alternative ways to let go of his emotions if he isn’t properly stimulated. Often, this translates to the usual destructive behaviors such as chewing, peeing in inappropriate…
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…
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…