Dog Training Thoughts

A good number of animals have whiskers. These widely spaced long hairs that are usually found around the muzzle, on the chin, on the upper lip and above the eyes of most animals are also called vibrissae. Dogs are furry animals and whiskers are believed to be the first hairs that puppies grow. Whiskers are [...]

Any dog owner would be proud to have a pet that would move with alacrity and obey a given command. Dogs are one of the most valued animals because of the way they have gained access to the hearts of humans through their affectionate and loyal ways. Dogs have been domesticated but some individuals would [...]

Some dog are high maintenance breeds, others would have the barest grooming requirements but all dogs need grooming. Apart from the important function of keeping the pet clean, grooming also prevents parasite infestation that can cause a number of health disorders in the pet. More importantly, the ties between owner and pet is improved when [...]

Walking is an enjoyable and beneficial activity for the owner and the dog. Apart from improving the fitness level of dog and master, both would find walking a good time to enhance the bond as well as a good time to meet other people for the master and other dogs for the pet. The master [...]

A first aid kit is a must in a home with animals. The kit is the owner’s first step in preparing for any possible incidents that can injure the pet. The pet’s first aid kit has to have medications, equipments and different sizes of bandages. Dogs often find themselves in dangerous position that would cause [...]

Chocolate is well known to have dangerous and potentially fatal effects on dogs. A lot of dogs have died because of this comfort food. Chocolate has a toxic substance known as Theobromine that stimulates the dog’s nervous system so that the pet will have a rapid heart rate and very fast pulse. In some dogs, [...]

You probably have heard about the danger of leaving the dog inside a car with closed windows especially during hot weather as this can result to the death of the pet. But are you aware that your dog can get injured if you allow the pet to stick its head out of the window while [...]

Dogs have come a long way – from surviving on their own in the wild, dogs are now well cared pets. Dogs that have survived the hard life in the wild are the now pampered dogs that are considered as members of the family . Because these spoiled dogs are treated as people, they are [...]

Dogs can be poisoned by caffeine and this substance has no antidote! Caffeine is a highly toxic for dogs and for other pets although this substance can be safely consumed by humans. Caffeine is a substance found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa. The pleasant bitter taste in some soft drinks is due to the usage [...]

Dogs are known to have a high level of intelligence. Dogs are easily trained and they have this inherent ability to know what must be done during a crisis. We often hear how dogs save people’s lives. Surprisingly, these very intelligent animals would still depend on their owner for their well being. Thousands of years [...]