You want to make sure that your dog is socialized because it helps him get used to different people, animals, and situations. When a dog is socialized, he’ll be more friendly and less fearful, and aggressive. A puppy needs to be socialized – and you can do that by having him with other puppies,…
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Is Shedding a Problem with Your Pet?
As your puppy grows and changes, grooming is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that they grow up healthy. Dog coats shed naturally to get rid of old, damaged hair. However, if your dog’s coat sheds too much, that may be a sign of a few ailments, depending on…
Choosing Between a Male and Female Dog
Some dog owners claim that males are typically more aggressive and destructive, particularly in small spaces. Female dogs are said to be easier to train and more affectionate. Depending on the dog breed, these stereotypes may be true or not. Choosing a female dog means either taking the initiative to spay, or deal with…
Understanding the Different Dog Breeds
Not all dogs are created equal. The differences in temperament and personality among dog breeds can be as varied as the differences in people. Finding the right match between the dog breed and the owner or family is the key to success in bringing a dog into your home. Dogs come in many varieties…
What to Do When Your Dog Has Diarrhea
When your dog has diarrhea, it can be fairly worrying for any dog owner. However, you shouldn’t immediately get overly upset when your dog is affected, because it could be caused by a number of things. The causes vary from a simple poor diet to something requiring surgical removal. As gross as it may…
Is Your Dog Aggressive Over Food?
Some dogs will show aggression over their food. This can begin when a dog is a puppy and remain through his senior years unless it’s corrected. Dogs show aggression over their food because it’s their way of keeping it safe from other animals and from anyone who might take it away. This behavior is…
Stop Your Dog from Digging Up Your Yard
Your yard can quickly become a landscape of one hole after another if your dog has a digging habit. It can destroy the soil balance, kill the grass, uproot flowers and lower your home’s value if your yard looks like a dug up mess. Dogs of all ages dig for different reasons and if…
How to Stop Your Dog from Hunting Small Animals
Most dogs, from puppies on up, are going to want to chase small animals like squirrels, bunnies, chipmunks, chickens and even cats. This is not a behavioral problem as some pet owners might believe. It’s what’s known as your dog’s prey drive and it’s instinct. They’re born with it. However, that doesn’t mean that…
Three Potty Training Issues You Can Solve with Ease
There are three potty training issues that always go hand in hand with trying to train a puppy, adult dog or senior dog. Some older dogs never had the training, so they never ended up housebroken. But regardless of age, any dog can be trained to do his business outside. Crate training is the…
Putting Your Dog on a Diet
Some pet owners assume that their dog will stop eating once he gets full. But just like humans, puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs are prone to overeating. One reason is that eating triggers an emotional high with dogs the same way it does in people. You might not even notice it at first…