Have you ever come across a picture of a dog rocking a pair of shades or spectacles and thought, “can dogs wear glasses?” As whimsical as it sounds, this question has puzzled many pet owners. In this canine vision exploration, we’ll dig deeper into the fascinating world of dog eyesight, the need for glasses, and …
Do dog shock collars work, will they help my dog to be more attentive and well behaved? We’ve all been there, watching our furry friend gleefully chase after the mailman or jump excitedly on guests, and wondered: “Is there a quick fix to this?” We will look at the dog shock collar and answer some …
Think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Think again! While it’s true some dogs catch on to new tricks easier than others, any dog (just like any person) has the ability to learn something new – including how to roll over – and learning this fun party trick could be easier than you …
Throw the ball, chase it, bring it back, repeat – if you’re a dog owner, you’re very familiar with how a classic game of fetch plays out. And if your pup is a bundle of energy, it may feel like this game could loop on for hours with no end in sight. What is it …
If you’ve ever had a puppy, you know the struggle of sleep training them all-too-well. Puppies need frequent bathroom breaks day or night, and can take time – anywhere from 8 – 10 months – to develop a solid sleep-through-the-night schedule. But what if your dog never adjusts? If your dog is over 10 months …
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Dog fights have an extremely high risk of injury, not only to the dogs involved, but also to the people who are caught in the middle trying to break up the fight. Whether you’re walking your leashed dog and are approached by another dog ready to attack, or you’re at the dog park and your …
Walking, running, swimming, playing fetch – as a responsible pet owner, you’re likely well aware that your pup needs plenty of physical exercise (at least one 30-minute walk and two 15 minute play sessions each day). But did you know your dog’s brain also needs exercising? Mental stimulation is key to not only helping develop …
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Longer walks, extra play-time, around-the-clock companionship – if you’re one of the +12 million Americans that welcomed a new pet to the family since the pandemic began, you’ve likely fallen into a routine that can seem next-to-impossible to break for your four-legged friend. But, as the world reopens, leaving your stay-at-home lifestyle in the past …
A well-behaved puppy can be the best reward after some time of training. Whether you choose to let a dog trainer or you continue the training yourself, you have to start with the most basic commands. This will ease things up when you start teaching more advanced commands. For sure, it may be difficult, especially …
If you are a techie, your puppy can follow suit. You may not be aware yet but there are many gadgets that are specially designed for dogs. It will surely help if you get some for your puppy as they can serve many purposes. Some gadgets may look like plain toys which only serve to …
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