The Best Dog Leashes
Dog leashes are what keep us attached to our furry friends on walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures. Humans have phone, wallet, keys, and dogs...
What You Need to Know: Dog Paw Pad Anatomy
Your dog’s paw is a complex piece of anatomy, serving as a shock absorber, climate control system, grip enhancer, and even a form of communications with other dogs.
Why Do Dogs Snore?
Have you ever blamed your partner for snoring, only for them to blame the dog? Or been watching a movie and start chuckling, not at the film, but at your dog overpowering the soundtrack, sawing logs?
How Do Dogs Get Worms?
Worms, or intestinal parasites, can be a problem for dogs, especially those in poor condition. The trick is to recognize that your dog may have worms before the infestation grows.
Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Hookworms in Dogs
Hookworm in dogs is a nasty parasite that can coexist with an adult dog for quite sometime, and spread. Recognizing the signs of hookworm infection is the best way to protect your dog, and other dogs too.
How to Stop Dogs From Fighting in Your Household
Knowledgeable dog people are quite aware that not all dogs get along with each other, despite the fact that canis lupus familiaris (domestic dog) is a social species. Hey, we humans are a social species, and we certainly don't all get along! Dog-dog aggression is unhappily common in our world. As a professional behavior consultant who works with aggression cases, I probably see more than my fair share of it. By far the most difficult and most distressing presentations of dog-dog aggression are intra-pack aggression cases: dogs in the same family who aren't getting along with each other. I've had a spate of these clients in recent weeks. Even our own Lucy and Missy, a Cardigan Corgi and Australian Shepherd who don't always get along seamlessly, seem to have experienced an increase in relationship tensions this winter.
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Your 6-month-old puppy is off on his left front leg. He seems to worsen with activity, but he is rarely three-legged lame. This may...
Train a Dog to Ring a Bell
Although many dog parents want to train their dog to ring a bell to go outside, this is an option that dogs most frequently learn to use for alternate purposes. Especially if you combine pottying with walks or if you have a fenced yard.
How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down
Are you having a difficult time teaching your dog to lie down? With some dogs, it’s more difficult than others, but it’s not impossible. The reason is likely that you are not properly communicating what you want. In some cases, however, timid dogs are less comfortable lying down. It’s up to you, as the trainer, to determine where your difficulties lie.
How to Wash Dog Toys
Washing your dog’s toys might seem like a minor task, but it plays a vital role in maintaining your pet’s health and hygiene. Dog toys are exposed to dirt, saliva, bacteria, and even fecal matter over time and can harbor harmful germs and allergens. Knowing how to properly clean dog toys, when to clean them, and when to discard them is key to keeping your pup safe, especially in multi-pet homes.
Dog Heartworm Symptoms and Prevention
Heartworm is a deadly parasite spread by the bite of a mosquito. The symptoms of heartworm becoming increasingly severe as the damage progresses. This damage is not fully reversible making prevention or early treatment critical.
The Best Dog Grooming Wipes
The best dog grooming wipes are ideal for pups with oily coats and can help keep your pup odor-free between full grooms. If your dog has allergies, wiping them down with a wipe can help remove allergens from their coat as well.
How to Get Dog Hair Out of the Car
I have floofy dogs. Over time, I’ve learned to remove dog hair from my car. I have also become a fan of preventatives. For...
Tools to Improve Dog Car Safety
For anyone who transports their dogs via car—which is pretty much all of us—dog car safety is a must. It’s not just about preventing...
Does My Dog Need an Allergy Test?
Canine allergies are common. Finding the solution may involve an allergy test to pinpoint the cause of your dog’s symptoms.
How to Trim Dog Nails
No dog likes getting their nails cut, but every dog can learn to accept the procedure.
The Best Pet Hair Removers
Face it: If you have a dog, especially a double-coated breed, you can expect to find scores of loose hairs on your clothing, furniture, carpets and other flooring, and inside your car. (And if you have a hairless dog, then instead of excess fur you’ll find oily spots on furniture and walls, so you can’t really win.)
Yak Cheese Chews for Dogs
Yak cheese chews have become a popular, natural treat for dogs, loved for their durable qualities and minimal ingredient list. Originating from a traditional preservation method in the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet.




















