How To Care For A Pregnant Dog

Whether you have planned for your dog’s pregnancy or your girl made her own plans, if your dog is pregnant she needs the very best care you can give her. She is carrying puppies now and that means that the care you provide will help determine their health. Good care will also make the whelping itself go easier. Here are some good things to know about how to care for a pregnant dog.

How Can I Boat Train My Dog?

Boating with dogs is extremely popular. Whether you take your dog out duck hunting or just like to cruise the lakes and rivers, about 62 percent of Americans say they take their dogs boating with them. With that many dogs on board, it’s important for dogs to know how to behave on a boat. Here’s how to boat train your dog.

Training Your Dog To Stay In The Yard

People and dogs are alike in the sense that they both are somewhat territorial. Your dog probably has a good idea of the concept of your “property” or your area of the street or neighborhood. This article will give you some ideas how to keep your dog in the yard.

Why Does A Dog Need A Car Harness?

Dogs are on the go these days! You often see dogs, including large dogs, riding in cars with people. But it’s not very safe to allow your dog to ride loose in your car. One solution is to use a car harness to keep your dog in a safe position in your vehicle.

How To Find a Vet While You Are Traveling

Traveling with your dog can be a lot of fun. There are plenty of things to see and do and dogs are welcome in lots of different places. But, if you have an emergency and need veterinary help while you’re traveling, things can turn serious very fast. How do you find a vet while you’re traveling? This article will give you some good ideas.

What Is The Best Way To Stop A Dog Fight?

Dog fights are scary events. Whether you see a fight about to start between two Toy dogs are between two very large dogs, or some other variation, dog fights are tense and they can lead to serious injuries, both for the dogs involved and for you if you try to intervene. However, here is some information that can help you stop a dog fight and avoid getting hurt.

What Shots Does My Puppy Need?

Like everything else concerning dogs, there is much discussion about the best way to vaccinate puppies. Even puppies that start receiving their vaccinations at a young age and have a couple of sets of shots can get deadly diseases like parvo. It’s very important to make sure that you talk to your vet to determine the appropriate series of vaccinations for your puppy.

How Fast Is The Fastest Dog?

The fastest dogs are the Sighthounds: Greyhounds, Salukis, Whippets and their kin. Many of these dogs are ancient breeds. These Sighthounds or gazehounds were developed for hunting different animals over different terrain.

Do Dogs Really Hate Cats?

Maybe it’s because there are so many people living in apartments these days, but cats have now taken over the top spot as America’s number one pet. But there are also many people who have both cats and dogs. Just how do dogs and cats really get along? Do dogs really hate cats?

Teaching Your Dog To Be Independent

There’s nothing happier than a happy dog. Most people would agree that in order to be happy a dog needs to feel confident and independent. Yet it’s also true that there are many dogs that, for one reason or another, cling to their owners. They may be anxious or fearful at times. You can teach your dog to be independent but it does take some effort on your part. Here are some suggestions.

What’s The Best Way To Control Fleas?

Fleas are often the bane (no pun intended) of both dogs and their owners. Mercifully, today we have many excellent ways to control them. If your dog is suffering from fleas there is help. Here’s a look at some of the best ways to control fleas

Puppy Imprinting

Most people have heard the term “imprinting” but they may not be aware that puppies can learn imprinting behavior. However, it’s probable that we owe the modern dog’s domestication to the fact that puppies are able to be imprinted.

Why Do Dogs Turn Around Before Lying Down?

Modern, domesticated dogs frequently engage in behaviors that are left over from their ancient wolf ancestors. One of these behaviors is turning around, usually three times, before lying down. No one is really certain why dogs follow this behavior but there are some theories.

How Can I Tell If My Pet Is In Pain?

We may not realize that something is wrong with our dogs or that they are in pain until there is a serious problem. You may find yourself wondering how you can tell if your dog is in pain? It’s not always easy but there are a few things you can look for. This article deals with being able to recognize when your dog is in pain and how to help.

Why Is My Dog Jealous Of My Spouse?

Dogs just like humans can get jealous of another person. This article with give you some insight into the problems resulting from a jealous dog.