Tag Archives: Dog Health

Training Your Dog With Praise and Healthy Treats

Training Your Dog With Praise and Healthy Treats Dogs love to please their owners; this is the “nature of the beast”, so to speak. You are to a dog, the “pack dog leader”. The dog looks up to you for guidance. When you speak in harsh tones the dog knows that he/she has displeased you. … Continue reading

Show Your Dog You Love Them

Every dog owner claims to love their dogs. And what’s not to love? Dogs are great companions, they bring you so much fun and they can make you smile every day. But how do we show our dogs that we truly love them? Here are several ways you can do to show your pet how … Continue reading

Problems Associated With Owning a Large Breed Dog

Problems Associated With Owning a Large Breed Dog In any dog fanciers life will come the moment in time when she or he will have to answer questions pertaining to size. If you reside in an apartment, this choice is by and large determined by your lease and as some landlords are very specific in … Continue reading

Your Dog Gets Stressed Too!

Like their human owners, dogs too feel stress when put into situations that are uncomfortable for them. But what are these situations that lead our beloved pets to feel stressed? These situations include changes in home environment or in pack hierarchy, separation, confinement, negative commands, aggressive owners or other aggressive animals, physical pain, hunger, thirst, … Continue reading

Keeping your Pet Physically and Mentally Healthy

Regular exercise for your pet dog is one effective tool in developing and improving your pet’s physical and mental health. Exercising also shows significant effects on a dog’s behavior, preventing destructive behavior to develop. Various outdoor and indoor activities are created to provide dog owners the means to exercise their beloved pets. These activities include … Continue reading

How To Pick A Dog Groomer?

How To Pick A Dog Groomer? You have decided to take your dog to a professional dog groomer. There are some guidelines to follow when making your decision. Proper grooming keeps your dog healthy and happy. The normal grooming chores are best left to the pet owner so that bonding can take place. Regular grooming … Continue reading

Dog Fitness Tips

Dog Fitness Tips Your dog can be unhealthy and in need of getting fit just like us humans can be in need of losing weight, eating healthy and getting more exercise. Dogs can suffer health issues when they are not fit and healthy. Just like our diets and amount of exercise can determine if we … Continue reading

Are You Ready To Be a Responsible Dog Owner

Are You Ready To Be a Responsible Dog Owner There is so much more to being a responsible dog owner than just providing food and shelter. A dog has many needs that must be fulfilled by the owner so that the dog can be safe and healthy. A unhealthy dog can not only face a … Continue reading

Old Age Dog Health Care

Old age dog health care can be challenging but is vital if you want your dog to live as long as possible and without any pain. Dogs, like people, naturally have a tendency to suffer from ailments as they age. Whilst we can minimize and at times prevent this, sometimes it is out of our … Continue reading

Dog Health Worms

Dogs are quite prone to contracting various types of worms, or internal parasites. Roundworms and tapeworms are the most common types. Other types of worms are hookworms, heartworm and whipworms. Roundworms can infest puppies when they are quite young. Tapeworms have a tendency to come about when fleas are around. Thankfully it is possible to … Continue reading