Separation anxiety is distressing for both you and your dog, and more puppies than ever are experiencing separation anxiety. In this guide, we’ll offer some pointers to help you determine if your dog is experiencing separation anxiety or just being a puppy.
Whether you just brought home a new puppy or you’re just looking to hang out with your dog of many years, pretty much every dog parent wants to bond with their dog. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with new ways to spend time together, especially if you’ve been with your dog for a while. Here are 19 ideas for ways to bond with your dog, from giving thembully sticks to taking them on trips:
Knowing whether or not you have enough money to adopt your first dog (or another dog) can be hard to figure out. To help you out, we have compiled a quick guide that will help you figure out how to budget for a dog and how much money you should be prepared to spend.
Brushing your dog’s teeth is a vital part of their oral health and preventing expensive dental issues down the line. It’s also something that can give dog owners anxiety since tooth brushing is not natural for dogs and many canines will resist it at first. Here are six tips to help you brush your dog’s teeth with a minimum of stress for both of you:
The life of a dog owner isn’t an easy one. In 2009 alone, nearly 20,000 calls were made to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center after their dog had eaten human food. But how do you know what’s bad for dogs? What can’t dogs eat?
If you’re wondering how to get your dog to listen, it’s fairly simple. Don’t take it personally if they’re not listening, though. Chances are there is a form of miscommunication happening, from you not being consistent with your commands to them having too much energy, which makes it difficult to focus.
