3 Questions Every Pet Owner Should Ask Before Selecting A Pet Groomer
How did you select the pet groomer that you take your pet to? I’ll bet if you answer this honestly, you called and made an appointment with someone close or you scheduled an appointment with the cheapest shop available. …

Christmas is a very popular time of the year to get a new puppy. Unfortunately, a few weeks after you get the puppy, the kids are not as interested, and your puppy becomes very mobile. If you’re not careful, it can also become very destructive.
After helping thousands of new puppy …

BRUSHING
Brush your pet thoroughly every day. This helps keep his or her hair in good condition by removing dirt, spreading the natural oils throughout the coat, preventing tangles from forming and keeping the skin clean and free from irritation.
It is best to start brushing your pet at an early age. …

The two biggest training and behavior complaints that dog owners seem to have are JUMPING and NOT COMING WHEN CALLED.  Here are some simple steps you can follow to help with both of these issues.
JUMPING

Dogs, being social animals, will greet with enthusiasm. A good thing to do is ignore the …

NUTRITION TIPS

A bad diet affects all aspect’s of your dog’s life including his skin, coat, and even his behavior. Make sure you feed your dog a quality, premium food.
 
When choosing a food, read the label.  Familiarize yourself with ingredients.
 
Choose a food that uses chicken or lamb meal as opposed to …

Any behavior modification program consists of several parts.  The first part is effective management skills, the second part is to treat the problem and teach the dog new behaviors.  In order for any program to be successful the dog owner must follow the plan.
Good Management Skills
The first thing you have …

For a long time I have informed dog owners that lack of exercise is one of the major reasons for behavior problems.  Here I have listed 41 ways to give your dog some much needed aerobic exercise:

Memory retrieve
2 person recalls
Treasure hunt
Service dog gofer
Hide and seek
Leg weaves
Weaving with ski poles
Agility
Digging for …

One of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of routine care for dogs is grooming. You should brush and comb your dog daily so that he/she becomes used to being touched and handled.  A professional grooming should be done every four to ten weeks, depending on the breed.  For example, …

Listed below are some activities your dog can do when you leave your house.  
 
Toys are always a great way to occupy your dog’s time.  Unfortunately most dogs lose interest in their toys as soon as we walk out the door.  Being social animals they have more interest in toys …