If you’re looking to adopt a shelter pup, you may have heard of and are now wondering what is the 3-3-3 rule of adopting a rescue dog? It’s also known as the rule of 3 for dogs and lets you know what to expect as far as the adjustment period when you’re bringing a shelter …
During the rainy season I hear this question quite often (not so much in the summer time). “My dog won’t pee outside when it’s raining! What should I do?” Regardless of whether your dog refuses to potty in the rain, has accidents inside when it rains, or stoically holds it until the storm passes, we …
Yep, we can probably all agree that shed happens in dog homes, but the question is how to stop a dog from shedding? or at least keep the fur out of my food…ack! Before we answer this question, it’s important to understand that almost all dogs shed naturally, and we’ll go into the reasons for …
We’ve been doing some digging to bring you a list of raw dog food co-ops by State here in the US. We’ll do our best to keep this list updated as we learn of new raw dog food co-ops or of those that no longer exist. If you’re aware of a co-op that’s not yet …
Why do my dogs nibble each other? My two dogs get along great, and one funny thing they do while playing is my weimaraner will start to nibble my Labrador’s neck, ears, face or legs. This behavior is very cute and also looks ridiculous! My Lab just lays down and enjoys the nibbling like he’s …
If you have a dog, canine diarrhea is probably a relatively regular occurrence. Their different digestive system means that certain foods can upset their equilibrium, resulting in a loose and runny stool that is unpleasant to clean up but nothing to worry about. You’ll need to know what you can give your dog for their …
Should you get a puppy while pregnant? The short answer is no. No, you should not! Of course, if you’re searching this question, you’re probably like me and you’ll just get the puppy anyway! Personally, having a new puppy around while I was pregnant was no big deal at all. We already had one dog, …
If your dog has been in an accident or seems unwell, you will want to rush them to the vet to get them the help they need. But what about when your dog seems generally well and happy? How often do you need to take them to the vet just for a routine check-up? The …
We all know that children tend to get ear infections pretty regularly, but the same is true for dogs. The shape of their ear canals means they are more prone to developing ear infections than humans, and if they have long floppy ears that cover and close their ear canals, they are even more prone …
Yes, board and train is worth it for the right dog and situation. “Board and train” means your dog will stay with the trainer for a specified amount of time to work on obedience training. Usually the amount of time is 6 weeks or so, but it varies. If board and train is in your …