When winter comes around, human beings pump up their A/C and pull out their heaviest apparel from the closet. All the knee-length boots and warm pairs of socks tucked behind the closet all summer come out of the shadows. On the other hand, dogs tend to love the cold weather so much. The sight of…
If you’ve been a dog parent for some time now, you can confirm that all dogs crave for attention. Whether it is barking, persistent pawing, or stealing something and running away with it, a dog will do everything to always get the owner’s attention. Like human beings, dogs are social animals that thrive on close…
Dog drooling is a normal phenomenon that you have to contend with as a dog parent. While drooling is beyond the control of our dogs, it can be quite annoying and difficult to manage. So, if you are a new dog owner or a soon-to-be dog parent, you may want to know what causes excessive…
Does your dog use his mouth a little more than he should? Perhaps he constantly grabs your pants as you walk around the house, bites his leash repeatedly, or loves to deliver soft painless bites all the time. These are signs of mouthiness—a behavior that is quite common among some dog breeds. Essentially, mouthy dogs…
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…
Going on a trip with a dog is fun and games until he makes a huge mess on your truck. Sure, you can cage him in a crate during the trip but the dog will be far away from everyone. You’ll also have to deal with a lot of pet hair and claw marks after…
A female dog in heat often experiences several symptoms, and one symptom that is often unnerving for dog owners to watch is crying and whining. Seeing a dog cry or whine during the heat phase not only makes dog owners worry that something is terribly wrong somewhere but also wonder whether dogs get cramps. So,…
Dog weight pulling is not only a champion sport that’s recognized by many kennel clubs and canine associations across the globe but also an incredible way to bond with your dog. It involves attaching one end of a special harness to your dog and tethering the other to a cart with wheels. The goal is…
Contrary to common belief, dogs need goggles just as much as humans do—perhaps even more. Bright sunlight can injure their vision and worse, cause eye problems in the long term. Short-haired breeds such as pugs, Boston terrier, and French bulldogs are particularly susceptible to eye injuries. This is because their eyes bulge out and can…
Few events in a dog’s life are more delightful than welcoming a litter of newborn puppies. However, like human pregnancies, a dog’s pregnancy can be quite confusing. As a dog owner, there is a lot of information that you need to know during your pet’s pregnancy—from pregnancy signs, potential dangers, nutrition, to caring for your…