Tag Archives: Puppy Care
The Mistakes Dog Lovers Make When Training
The Mistakes Dog Lovers Make When Training Those of us who are dog lovers will do just about anything for our dogs. We buy them the dog food that will give them long lives, take them for walks, groom them properly, give them lots of hugs and chew toys. We make sure they have their … Continue reading
The Dog Food Versus Raw Food Debate
The Dog Food Versus Raw Food Debate There are a few times when the debate over what to feed your dog arises: When you get a new puppy or dog, when there is a new scare in the media about tainted dog food, or when you hear a report about the toxic ingredients in your … Continue reading
The Care Of Your Pregnant Dog
The Care Of Your Pregnant Dog When your dog becomes pregnant, the needs of the body changes not only physically but in regards to food and exercise and general grooming too. A pregnant dog needs to be in fit shape for the birth of her puppies. You may suspect your dog is pregnant when she … Continue reading
Taking Your Dog Out In The City
Taking Your Dog Out In The City City dwellers are faced with many obstacles when it comes to walking dogs out in public. Most big cities lack the big back yards to exercise the dogs in, so city dog owners must take to the streets to walk their dogs. City sidewalks can be crowded areas … Continue reading
Save On Urine Stains And Grass Burns By Diluting the Urine
Diluted urine is less fragrant and less harmful to carpet, wood, and lawns. And ideally, an owner will encourage his pet to drink more water in order to dilute the urine naturally. The problem is that dogs typically only drink what they need, and when they need it. The good news is that there are … Continue reading
Why Dog Urine Turns Grass Brown
If you are a dog owner you have probably noticed that urine burns grass, as well as many types of shrubs, annual flowers and perennial plants. It’s actually the nitrogen that causes the burn. As a eats a meal the food is processed through metabolization and a byproduct of metabolized protein is nitrogen. In order … Continue reading
The Proper Way To Clean Up Puppy Accidents
Your puppy is bound to have at least a few accidents before he or she is fully housetrained. And the problem is not really the mess, but it is the lingering stain and scent that is left behind. So what to do and how to do it becomes very important in cleaning up behind your … Continue reading
The Adorable Puppy With Annoying Tendencies
Okay, let’s face it, sometimes things do not turn out as we plan. Buying a puppy can be one of those times. Here’s the scenario, you dream about having a lovable little furry friend in your home. After taking the time to decide on the type of puppy you want and planning for weeks or … Continue reading
Housebreaking Options For Your New Puppy
Few new puppies come to your home completely housebroken. With that in mind it is best to plan ahead how you will train your puppy this vital skill. One of the easiest ways is through the use of a crate. If you use this method your housebreaking chores will be minimized. Here’s how it works. … Continue reading
Preparing For A New Puppy
Before you bring your new home you need to make lots of preparations. As a dog lover, I consider the acquisition of a new puppy almost as serious as the birth of a baby. The point is that a lot of planning and preparation is required if the process is going to be as smooth … Continue reading