5 True Reasons Your Dog Is Not Responding to Your Commands

All pet dogs are good listeners, still, they need the appropriate support and connection with their owners to realize this. In the event that your dog is not responding to your commands, it’s likely due to one of the following reasons.

Effective Ways to Stop Your Dog From Barking at the Door

Knocking at the front door or hearing the door knocker ring doesn’t have to be frightening. Through a blend of training and behavior management, you are able to help your pet overcome the fear to eventually ignore “the door”, and… ultimately stop your pet dog from barking at the door.

Scientists Say There Is a Better Way To Convert Dog Years To Human Years

Some scientists have converted a human’s DNA methylations to estimating age or even predicting life expectancy. Other animals such as dogs undergo DNA methylation. As dogs age one common issue is hip dysplasia.

Effective Ways to Relieve Your Dog’s Fear of Loud Noises

You may not be affected by this yourself, but explosions, cracks, and pops may seem like the end of the world to your furred pal. Assuming that your doggy shakes and shivers through storms, or tucks away under the bed each and every Fourth of July, here are several measures you can take to help you soothe your dog’s fear of loud noises.

Older Dogs: Simple Facts and Tips Regarding Dogs and Golden Years

A dog that has been given more training, problem-solving, and attention will be able of figuring out things more rapidly in comparison to a dog that has not gotten almost any of these things. Additionally, a dog that has experienced all this looking after during the course of his life definitely will never cease to learn in old age.

The 12 Best Jobs for Dog Lovers

It’s time to dust off the resume, start a doggy day job, and never work another day in your life. But what are the best jobs for dog lovers like yourself?

SPCA Revolutionizes Rehabilitation of Severely Traumatized Dogs to Encourage Successful Adoption

What is unique about this new approach is that the dogs are given a strict program and strict socialization and training for 3 months – consistently. That is 3 months in a consistent environment, with familiar professional trainers, handlers and veterinarians on hand.

Dogs Do The Darndest Things – Part 2

This is Part 2 of a two-part article which describes some strange and funny things that dogs will do at home which may amuse you. Anyone who has had the pleasure of having a dog in their house must wonder at some of the antics they see every day. I’m giving my age away when I mention that Art Linkletter used to say “Kids say the darndest things”. Well, dogs do the darndest things also. Just think about it – when you are watching TV and see a dog being hugged by someone or if they do something funny or even goofy, who can’t help but smile. Think of the reaction of most patients to a therapy dog in a hospital. You can’t help but being emotional. So here are a few things that dogs do that will either annoy or amuse you.

Dogs Do The Darndest Things! – Part 1

This is Part 1 of a two-part article which describes some strange and funny things that dogs will do at home which may amuse you. Anyone who has had the pleasure of having a dog in their house must wonder at some of the antics they see every day. I’m giving my age away when I mention that Art Linkletter used to say “Kids say the darndest things”. Well, dogs do the darndest things also. Just think about it – when you are watching TV and see a dog being hugged by someone or if they do something funny or even goofy, who can’t help but smile. Think of the reaction of most patients to a therapy dog in a hospital. You can’t help but being emotional. So here are a few things that dogs do that will either annoy or amuse you.

5 Ways to Enjoy Snow With Your Dog

It’s that time of year again where some areas might get snow to play in! We don’t have any here personally, but I am used to winters back east, and can imagine what it must be like to play with your dog and children in so much snow! Chase the Disappearing Snowball This one is easy.

Should You Buy a Dog Tent or Not?

Summer is the time when people go outdoors to have fun with their pet doing activities like hiking, swimming and playing catch. One of the pastimes that dog owners love to do is camping however, if their pet snores, passes gas (a habit that most dogs do) or becomes dirty when exploring, they probably wouldn’t want to share their tent. As a solution, they should get a dog tent.

Benefits of Camping With a Pet Dog

It would be nice to go leave the busy city life every once in a while and go on a camping trip, to breathe in fresh air, enjoy nature’s surroundings and go back to the basics. When campers take their dog along on the trip, they will be able to loosen up and enjoy each other’s company with no distractions, making it a fun way to make their bond stronger. In case they happen to find themselves in the middle of nowhere as they head out with their tent to camp out underneath the stars,…