It’s not unusual for a pet parent to be wondering, how to crate train an older dog. Perhaps, you’ve brought home a rescue who was never given crate training. Or you overlooked this aspect of housebreaking when your pooch was a puppy and are now realizing its importance. Or maybe, you’re dealing with crate training…
As a pet parent, you know grooming is integral to raising a dog. If there is one aspect of dog grooming that leaves many a pet parent jittery and worried about whether they’re doing it right, it is cleaning a dog’s ears. What if you go in too deep? What if you damage your dog’s…
My furry baby, Adolf, struggled with digestive issues all his life. This meant having to deal with an upset stomach often. While cleaning up after him, I noticed that he would hurl up undigested food even several hours after a meal. This led me to wonder, how long does it take a dog to digest…
How do dogs communicate, with each other and with us? Knowing the answer to this question is critical for successful pet parenting as it also you to pick up on cues and respond to your dog’s needs and reactions the right way. Much like us, dogs also use facial expressions and body language, in addition…
When summer comes knocking, it’s an exciting time for your furry baby as they can finally be up and about, prancing in the grass, running without a care in the world, and soaking up the sun. All the things doggos love the most. However, if overdone, it can heighten the risk of heat rash in…
Your pet parenting journey is riddled with choices at every step of the way. Choosing the right diet for your pet. The right treats. The right shampoo. And so on. One such choice that you contend with is that of dog harness vs collar. Which one is better for your dog? What are the potential…
Sleek yet powerful, intelligent, keen, and magnificent, the Doberman Pinscher dog is considered canine nobility for good reason. Even though lean in its build, the Dobie is muscular, fast, and powerful, making it a great fit for whatever role its human companions assign it — a protection dog, a working dog, or a loving family…
Do dogs have emotions? Pose this question to any pet parent, and the answer will likely be, “Duhhhh! Of course, they do.” After all, we’ve all seen our pets jump up and down with excitement and joy when we walk through the door at the end of a long day. Or pull a long face…
Even as a first-time pet parent, I was never comfortable feeding my dog packaged dog food. Even though I didn’t know as much about dogs’ nutritional needs at the time, the logic was simple: if eating anything straight out of a packet isn’t good for us, it can’t be good for my furry baby either….
Picture this: you’re lovingly running your fingers through your pet’s fur when you suddenly feel a lump on or under their skin. The discovery can easily send you into panic mode, making you dive into research on the formation of lumps and different types of cysts in dogs. If that discovery and frantic need for…