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December 3, 2019 posted by Editor
Most people know they’ll need to provide food and vet care for their new dog, but what about the hidden costs of pet ownership?
According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), pet owners spend over $70 billion on pet expenses annually. Costs include food ($30+ billion), supplies ($16+ billion) and vet care ($18+ billion). However, the total cost of pet housing and care often includes unforeseen expenses or hidden costs of pet ownership that can eat into your household budget, not even including the stuff you can list off the top of your head.
If you plan to adopt a dog, you’ll want to figure out the total investment before making your final decision so that you can approach it with as much responsibility as possible. This information shouldn’t be a deterrence — if you’re ready, you’re ready — but if any of it makes you feel nervous, you might reconsider if the time is right to adopt a new pup. After all, like any member of your family, dogs can increase your overhead significantly, thus, putting a strain on your finances. If you don’t prepare for those extra costs, there might be more heartbreak in the future. Continue reading “The Hidden Costs of Pet Ownership: Can You Really Afford a Dog?”
Posted in Dog health | Tagged dog health insurance, veterinarian |
December 1, 2019 posted by Editor
Dogs help owners be happier and healthier. Research shows having a dog makes people live longer, feel less stress, and experience fewer health issues.
Dogs help owners in multiple ways from assisting them to be more social to pushing them to be more physically active. They provide companionship and love.
Dogs make us happier and healthier. Research shows having a dog makes people live longer.
Canines also can provide vital tasks for humans ranging from acting as sight dogs for the visually impaired to securing our homes. They can alert us to seizures and other health conditions, and help find lost or injured people. Continue reading “Dogs help owners live longer, happier, healthier lives”
Posted in Dog health, Home page | Tagged Dog health benefits |
November 30, 2019 posted by Editor
Bone broth nutrients aid your dog’s joint health and digestive system. Plus, it’s easy to make and add to your dog’s food.
The stereotypical dog loves his bone. But most pet parents don’t provide real bones to their pups as they are concerned over choking issues. There is a way that you can provide Fido with the benefits of chewing on a bone without actually giving him a real one – give him bone broth.
What is bone broth?
Bone broth is very simple to make, and it is highly nutritious for your dog. Plus, you never have to worry that Fido will choke or somehow damage his throat or stomach by swallowing a shard of the bone when serving him bone broth. Bones rank high on the list of foods that are dangerous for your dog to eat, Continue reading “Bone broth provides nutritional benefits without the choking hazard”
Posted in Dog health, Home page | Tagged Dog food |
November 30, 2019 posted by Editor
Dog co-parenting allows dog owners to split costs and allows the dog to be with the owner who has the most free time to give.
What is dog co-parenting? It’s a relatively new idea of literally sharing a dog with someone else who doesn’t live with you! The dog has two owners and splits time between their homes.
There are some very appealing benefits to caring for a dog in a co-parenting relationship. Apart from the fact that it makes owning a dog really fun all the time, the cost of keeping the dog can be shared, while annual vaccinations and health checks can also be split between the dog’s owners. Continue reading “Dog Co-Parenting: Everything you need to know”
Posted in Dog fun, Home page | Tagged divorce, major life changes |
November 30, 2019 posted by Editor
The Miniature Pinscher is a little dog with a giant personality that makes a lovable, lively addition to any home with patience and proper training.
Small but fearless. Loving but feisty. Fans of the Miniature Pinscher – or Min Pin – may also refer to this fun-loving toy breed as the “King of Toys” for their big, dominant personalities despite their underwhelming size. Incredibly popular in Europe, but increasingly more so in the US too, the Min Pin is also known for its intelligence and peppy personality.
Don’t let their size fool you: they might be small, but their personalities are anything but. Keenly observant, curious, and usually on-the-go, these small breed dogs are determined and headstrong and require a confident owner to get the best out of this breed.
Despite their lively personalities, they make a snuggly and loyal companion for the right person. Read on for more information on this energetic breed: Continue reading “Is a Miniature Pinscher the right dog for you?”
Posted in Dog breeds, Home page | Tagged Small dogs |
November 28, 2019 posted by Editor
Your tone of voice and volume play a significant role in your dog’s development and how you bond. Yelling at your dog can make your dog nervous and fearful.
How you communicate with your dog speaks volumes about your personality and style. Unfortunately, just like with a child, your tone and volume play a large role in your dog’s development and how you bond. Yelling at your dog can make your dog nervous and fearful.
Yelling also can make your dog less likely to respond to your commands, which makes you more frustrated and likely to yell.
New research and most dog-training experts recommend you stop yelling at your dog and instead use a soft, quiet voice when you talk to your dog.
That doesn’t mean you have to use baby talk. It doesn’t mean you can’t be firm or discipline your dog.
It just means stop yelling at your dog.
Here are seven reasons why yelling at your dog is detrimental to both of you.
Posted in Dog training, Home page | Tagged Dog training tips |
November 26, 2019 posted by Editor
By Karen A. Soukiasian
Pawing is one of the most vital tools your dog uses to communicate with you.
Most new, inexperienced dog owners do not realize that dog is a simple language to learn. Once you learn it, you understand your pet is communicating volumes of information using their versions of sign and body languages. Dogs also use facial expressions, licking, tail positions, and barking to communicate.
Too much pawing is one of the most common complaints by dog owners.
Weary owners, usually of new puppies or demanding, and often incredibly spoiled dogs, complain that they are being shredded to ribbons by their pet’s sharp nails, and they don’t know what to do about it. Continue reading “Dog behavior: Understand pawing”
Posted in Dog health, Dog training, Home page, Top Stories | Tagged Dog body language |
November 24, 2019 posted by Editor
Show your dog how much you love him by giving him a healthy holiday season with these fun ideas! Give your dog plenty of exercise, avoid holiday dangers.
There’s nothing better than celebrating the holidays with your family, and anyone with a dog knows those holidays heavily include them, as well, as if they were another kid. No matter how you plan to enjoy your festivities, you can include your pup in the celebrations. Show your dog how much you love him by giving him a happy, healthy holiday season with these fun ideas! Continue reading “Give Your Dog a Healthy Holiday Season”
Posted in Dog health, Holidays, Home page | Tagged Christmas |
November 24, 2019 posted by Editor
If your dog could talk, chances are he’d have quite a bit to say about the gift he’d prefer this year. Use our list of holiday gifts to find the right one.
If your dog could talk, chances are he’d have quite a bit to say about what gift he’d prefer this year. He’d probably have an opinion about those dorky boots you bought last year (the ones he couldn’t walk in) or that bed from a few years ago that’s too firm and way too big! And Aunt Linda’s flea collar? Booooo!
So for this year’s perfect dog gift, we took it straight from the dog’s mouth… Continue reading “7 gifts your dog wants”
Posted in Dog fun, Dog health, Home page |
November 24, 2019 posted by Editor
If your dog takes off, gets taken, or you lose sight of them, you can quickly locate them by using a GPS tracker.
Pet owners who are diligent in taking care of their animals may not even have considered investing in a GPS tracker for their pets. It doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking about what you need to care for your dog or other animals properly. However, using a GPS tracker for your dog can be a critical element of keeping him or her safe.
Using a tracker is becoming more and more popular with dog owners. It is one of the top ways to locate your animal if he or she ever takes off or goes missing. It can also prevent your dog from finding dangerous situations.
The purchase or a GPS tracker for your dog can be a small investment with a big payoff if the need ever arises to have to use it. Continue reading “5 benefits of a GPS tracker for your dog”
Posted in Dog health, Home page | Tagged Dog safety |
November 24, 2019 posted by Editor
For many kids, dog death is their first experience with severe loss and grief. Although everyone grieves differently, you can help your children cope.
Growing up with a family dog brings many valuable lessons about friendship and responsibility. Even from a young age, dogs and kids can develop special bonds that will be remembered for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the inevitable loss of a pet can be devastating and also confusing to children.
For many kids, the loss of a pet is sometimes their first experience with severe loss and grief. They may have many questions about what happened, where their dog is, whether or not they’re coming back, and so on. It can be hard to support your children when you are also grieving, but it’s also essential to be there for them during this tough time. Although everyone grieves differently, there are a few ways to help your family cope with the loss of a pet. Continue reading “Help children cope with dog’s death”
Posted in Dog health, Home page | Tagged Dog grief |
November 21, 2019 posted by Editor
Dogs are among the most popular animals for those who seek emotional support.
Every dog owner feels happier because of the love they share with their furry friends. However, some people reap actual health benefits from the emotional support of their canine companions. With the help of a licensed mental health professional, emotional support animal registration is quick and easy. But is it worth making this support official? Here, we go over the factors to consider. Continue reading “Emotional Support Dogs: Why Make It Official?”
Posted in Dog health | Tagged emotional support dogs |
November 20, 2019 posted by Editor
Findshadow creates a personalized, step-by-step plan on how to use the app and other resources to locate your dog and bring him home.
Dog owners share many of the same grievances, annoyances, and frustrations. From getting up to your pet barking in the wee hours of the night to cleaning up after your dog’s mess during walks around the neighborhood, raising and taking care of a pet comes with a host of responsibilities. And with those responsibilities come work, and with work comes grievance, annoyance, and frustration.
However, one of the worst, most gut-wrenching feelings that dog owners can relate to is the moment you realize your dog is missing. After searching every room, backtracking to the park you were at with your dog in the morning, asking your neighbors if they have seen them, and posting flyers on every telephone you can find, the hopelessness begins to set in.
Luckily for you, Findshadow, a free app that helps dog owners locate their missing companions, is harnessing the power of community and technology to reunite you with your lost pets. And it is doing a pretty darn good job. Continue reading “App helps bring lost dogs home”
Posted in Dog health | Tagged Dog safety |
November 17, 2019 posted by Editor
While registering your service dog is not required, having a registered service dog it does make traveling easier.
There are many benefits of registering your service dog, the best being that you can take your animal anywhere you go.
While registering your service dog is not required, it does make traveling from place to place easier. Registering will save you the hassle and make transport and accompaniment a whole lot more convenient. It will give you flexibility, peace of mind, and added security.
Individuals with disabilities need service dog assistance to get through their days. Each furry friend is trained to assist differently, depending on the needs of their owner. It’s no surprise that they play essential roles in the lives of handlers.
Here are 6 places where your registered service animal can accompany you: Continue reading “6 Places You Can Take Your Registered Service Dog”
Posted in Dog training | Tagged service dogs |
November 10, 2019 posted by Editor
Toddlers and dogs can become best friends with proper training and supervision.
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but sometimes toddlers are more than they can take. While toddlers and dogs can quickly become the best of buddies, it sometimes takes a little more work.
If you’re worried your toddler won’t be safe around your dog, here are five tips that may help. Continue reading “5 Tips for Keeping Your Touchy Toddler Safe Around Dogs”
Posted in Dog training, Home page | Tagged Children |
November 9, 2019 posted by Editor
CBD oil servings vary based on your dog’s age and size. Start small, add a couple of drops (0.5ml – 1ml) under your dog’s tongue or between its chunky cheek once a day.
That CBD oil you got last month is working perfectly and is definitely helping in getting you that extra support you were looking for. Do you have a family member that could also use some additional support? Did you count everyone? What about your dog?
Continue reading “7 Facts You Didn’t Know About CBD for Dogs”
Posted in Dog health, Home page | Tagged CBD oil |
November 9, 2019 posted by Editor
By Amber Kingsley
Getting a new puppy is an important decision that requires a great deal of forethought and then a tremendous amount of care and responsibility. First comes basic training, those valuable lessons like walking on a leash or how to sit and lie down on command. But before we begin obedience training and implementing other important regimens, we must get our little canines to “do their business” in a place besides our favorite living room rug and that means using puppy potty training techniques.
Modern puppy potty training techniques
Today, animal lovers are using positive puppy potty training techniques such as those recommended by agencies like the Humane Society of The United States to train their pups. Praise and treats during these learning experiences go much further than the old methods of punishment, fear and using negative consequences. Continue reading “Use new puppy potty training techniques to quickly house-break your dog”
Posted in Dog training, Home page, Puppies | Tagged Crate training, Potty training |
November 9, 2019 posted by Editor
When driving with your dog, keep your pup safely restrained.
We usually want our best friend to accompany us in any of our fun travels. Many pet owners enjoy driving around with their pets. But if you drive with your pet, it’s critical to dog-proof your car.
Use these tips to keep both your dog and your car safe. Continue reading “11 tips to dog-proof your car”
Posted in Dog travel, Home page | Tagged Driving |
November 3, 2019 posted by Editor
Analyze your home to determine if you need to make changes in lighting or to help with your dog’s mobility. Analyze your home to determine if you need to make changes in lighting or to help with your dog’s mobility.
From the highest halls of power to the world of everyday work and everywhere in between, dogs have lived up to their reputation as Man’s Best Friend. It is only fair and fitting, therefore, that we do our part and be a good friend back by looking after our four-legged friends when they need our help most. Guide dogs help the disabled among us, and so we, in turn, should provide care for disabled dogs.
To that end, here are six tips to follow for improving the quality of a disabled dog’s life. Continue reading “6 Tips to Improve a Disabled Dog’s Quality of Life”
Posted in Dog health, Home page | Tagged Old dogs
November 2, 2019 posted by Editor
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne (aka BFB) is known for its vibrancy, playful nature and being non-aggressive.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne (aka BFB) is a breed fairly new to some countries like the United States where it was only introduced in 2001. Also known as the BFB, as indicated in its name the dog originates from Britain and France and was originally used for hunting animals such as foxes, deer, boars, and rabbits.
These little dogs are known for their vibrancy, playful nature and being non-aggressive. If you are considering getting Fauve Basset puppies, they are a great addition to the family as they are known for being a loyal breed and are very social creatures that love being around people. Continue reading “Is a Basset Fauve de Bretagne the right dog for you?”
Posted in Dog breeds, Home page | Tagged Petfinder.com, Small dogs
