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Why Poodles Chew Furniture (Here’s 10 Possible Explanations)

I’m sure your poodle has an extensive collection of toys (my girl does). Even though you’ve probably caught your dog chewing on your furniture before. Dogs have high energy levels that can cause them to do fascinating things. While entertaining, chewing can also be destructive. It may be easier to eradicate the issue if you […]

Why Dogs Sleep With Their Eyes Open (What to Do About It)

Thanks for stopping by to read why dogs sleep with their eyes open. Dogs sleep a lot more than we do, right? They need to catch more zzz’s, but most of the time, they’re just dosing.Like humans, our furry-friends process daytime events in their dreams, often putting themselves in strange postures and moving their eyes […]

Top 5 Tips to Stop Your Dog from Whining

No matter how tolerant you are, dog whining is going to get on your nerves. There is nothing more annoying than a dog who won’t stop whining at every little thing. However, instead of becoming irritated immediately, try figuring out why your pupster is trying to communicate in this way. Without knowing the reason, you can’t […]

Reasons why your dog sleeps on the floor

Why Your Dog Sleeps on the Floor Instead of Her Bed

So you spent decent money on a bed for your dog, but when you go to check on her during the night, she is on the floor instead of her bed. Does she just not like the bed? Is there something wrong with the bed? These are questions that dog owners will be asking themselves, […]

Why Is My Dog Barking So Much?

Just like us, dogs need to communicate. A dog’s bark is one of the many methods they use to communicate with us and each other.If you want a strong relationship with your furry friend, the key is understanding their different types of bark.All dogs bark, but when it becomes excessive, there may be something else […]

5 Ways a Pet Sitter Can Help Improve Your Dog’s Behavior

Most people lead hectic lives, working long hours at the office, spending days on the road, or regularly meeting business contacts. A hectic schedule, whether it is for business or leisure, can place a strain on your relationships. The same is true whether the bonds in question involve fellow human beings or pets.If you have […]

Does Your Canine Shred His Stuffies? [Here’s Help For Dogs Who Destroy Toys]

If you’ve ever brought a new puppy home, you may have noticed that they get to know their world by putting things in their mouths. They also teethe just like human babies. And similar to babies, puppies experience discomfort while teething, and chewing makes their gums feel better. You can find puppy teething rings at […]

5 Tips to Easily Understand What Your Dog is Saying

As pet owners and dog lovers, we communicate with our canine companions all the time. But have you ever noticed how one-sided much of that communication tends to be? We chat to our dogs about our day, our feelings, our plans for the weekend, and tell them what good dogs they are. But have you […]

Six Tips For Giving Your Pet a Bath

If you have a dog, you’re a dog lover or just have experienced the joy of dogs, in general, then you know that there are two types: those who love taking a bath and those who absolutely hate it and will destroy anything in their path to avoid such punishment and torture. Unfortunately for the latter, […]

Tips For Dealing With Excitement Urination In Dogs

What You Should Do if Your Dog Has Excitement Urination

Does your dog pee as soon as you enter the house? Or maybe he pees when he sees a friend or family member as well. Are you puzzled why this is happening to your pooch, as it usually occurs when your dog is very happy, even when wagging its tail. What’s the connection between your dog […]

Six tips on how to keep dog busy while at work

Keep Your Dog Busy During the Day with These 6 Tips

Most pet owners are too busy during the day to actually have time to keep their pets busy. When you refuse to keep your dog busy while you are at work, she will find another way to occupy her time and she could become destructive towards the furniture and clothing.A bored dog may become destructive […]

Tips For Dealing With Car Sickness In Dogs

What to do When Your Dog Gets Car Sick

Picture this.You are on the road with your dog, and she suddenly starts foaming and looking really ill. Before you can react, she vomits all over the dashboard. Welcome to the real pet world, where dogs actually get car sick because of the fear of being in a moving car. The good news is that you […]

Why Dogs Are Such Great Motivators

There are around 70 million companion dogs in the U.S., according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. We keep these remarkable creatures around because they enrich our lives in numerous ways, from providing unconditional love to protecting our home from the threat of intruders. They can also motivate us to do better on a personal […]

10 Fun Activities To Do Outside With Your Dog

Having a dog is an amazing experience. Just like you, pups love to get out in the fresh air and enjoy all Mother Nature has to offer.They love riding in the car and exploring with their family. If you want to keep your pooch active, here are ten things that you can do with them in […]

Is Your Dog Making Clutter in Your House? Here’s How to Eliminate the Mess

Let’s face it: Dogs might be man’s best friend, adding richness to your life, but they can also add a lot of clutter. From toys to food and treats to simple grooming supplies, a dog requires nearly as many accessories as a child, especially when they are puppies, but even as they age.Add more than […]

10 Ways to Know What Your Dog Is Thinking

Your dog is an excellent communicator, and like humans, they rely on non-verbal cues to communicate with other dogs and us humans. You need to look no further than their body language and listen to their verbal cues if you want to know what your dog is thinking.Understanding how to interpret how your dog is […]

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Needs To Be On A Leash

Dogs in Public Places: 5 Reasons Your Pet Should Be on a Leash

We all love our dogs and want to go everywhere with them. They are man’s best friend after all! However, you can’t just let them roam free when out in public. When you take them out for walks, it is crucial to have them on a leash.Below we have 5 reasons why you should do […]

Benefits of Therapy And Emotional Support Dogs

The Benefits of Therapy Dogs and Their Effect on Victims of Trauma

Therapy dogs have been used for decades (since WWII, to be exact), providing comfort, support, and companionship to us humans. Many of us are familiar with service dogs who help those with disabilities by giving around-the-clock help and care — however, our four-legged friends can also work to help victims of trauma.It’s essential to shed […]

Why Most Dogs Are Shy (How to Help Them Build Confidence)

Is your pup shy around strangers or other dogs? Then you have work to do. Many things can make a dog shy or lack self-confidence. But you can help your pup to become fearless irrespective of what the cause is. Besides shifting your dog’s attention away from scary stuff to things that are more positive, […]

How Seniors Can Enjoy Retirement With Their Dog Companions

Dogs make incredible best friends for senior citizens, because they provide an invaluable form of love and companionship throughout the day. If you or a loved one is looking for something to keep you occupied in retirement, getting a dog is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do so. Dogs are an […]

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