If the adage looks are deceptive were to take a living, breathing form, it’d be as the Lhasa Apso Dog. At first glance, these lavishly coated, tiny little fur balls may seem like the most disarming canine companion you can hope to have, but in reality, the Lhasa Apso temperament and personality are far more…
Loyal. Intelligent. Protective. Muscular. Fluff ball. Gentle giant. If that’s your idea of an ideal pet, it’s about time you familiarize yourself better with Leonberger dogs. A relatively rare breed, these dogs are slowly but surely getting their due recognition and gaining popularity both as family and therapy dogs. Sounds intriguing? Let’s delve deeper and…
As a pet parent, especially the first time around, I spent a lot of time researching what I could and could not feed my dog. When looking at vegetables, fruits, and healthy sources of carbohydrates to introduce to my dog’s diet, I stumbled upon the obvious question: is pumpkin good for dogs? I say obvious…
Wondering, how to teach your dog to play fetch? You’re certainly not alone. When you bring a furry baby home, spending time with them outdoors, and enjoying some quality playtime as your dog excitedly chases after a ball and fetches it for you is an integral part of the image of what your pet parenting…
So, you brought home a furry baby. Yay to a wonderful journey of love, licks, and cuddles!!! Along with it, comes a huge responsibility of caring for your pup’s well-being, and a series of questions about what to do and what not to—even more so if you’re a first-time pet parent. The foremost among them…
How to make dog fur soft and shiny…hmmm, now here’s something every pet parent has wondered at some point, or will. Just us like, our furry babies, too, begin to lose the natural softness of their fur as they grow up. While an adult dog may not have the same soft baby fur, there is…
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…