Keep your pup cool and safe this summer
Dog summer safety tips include providing your pup with lots of shade and lots of water. Avoid vigorous exercise during the hottest times of the day and protect your pup’s paws from hot cement.
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Is it better to have two dogs? If you plan to leave your dog during the day while you are at work, it may be better to have two dogs so that they can keep each other company.
Help your dog sleep all night: The most common cause of canine insomnia is pent-up energy. Help your dog sleep through the night by making sure she gets plenty of exercise.
Why does my dog get hiccups? Dog hiccups are so common some veterinarians think that they can be a part of the laundry list of “growing pains” some puppies must endure.
Could my dog have canine autism? Most puppies and dogs diagnosed with “canine autism” are reactive and often lack socialization skills. Reactive animals often inherit an anxiety disorder.
Use music to soothe separation anxiety: Soothe dog separation anxiety with music, not medication. The right tune can calm your dog so he can relax and fall asleep.
Aggressive puppy warning signs: Common aggressive puppy behavior warning signs: snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, lunging, challenging stance, aggressive barking and biting.
Couch potato dogs for couch potato owners: Make an honest assessment of your lifestyle to help you choose the right dog. If you’re a couch potato, get a couch potato dog, not a high energy dog.
Stop your dog from jumping on people
Start early to prevent dog jumping. Be consistent and train your dog to sit calmly rather than jump to show excitement. Always reward your dog for good behavior.
Three ways to get help if pre-existing conditions limit pet health insurance
Buy pet insurance when your dog is young and less likely to have pre-existing conditions that can limit coverage or make insurance more expensive.
Adding office pets boosts morale, creativity
Adding office pets to your workplace can reduce employee stress and boost both creativity and productivity. Protect employees with allergies.
How to cope with a dog park bully
The best way to protect your dog is to get him away from a dog park bully before fighting starts. If your dog appears fearful, or you notice other dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior, leave the area.
Are wolves better problem solvers than dogs?
Breeding has reduced dog problem-solving skills and studies show that unlike wolves who act independently to solve problems, dogs are much more likely to seek their owners’ help and approval to do so.
Dogs help you make friends in a new city
Dogs help owners adjust to new cities by making it easier to meet like-minded people, start conversations and make friends.
Pet owner beware: Scams target dog owners
Dog scams include bogus product claims about health benefits, cleaning products that claim to be green but pose health threats.
Protect your dog from outdoor dangers
Outdoor dangers for dogs include wild animals that can spread diseases like rabies and leptospirosis, fertilizers, pesticides and poisons meant for rodents.
Dogs provide emotional support
Pets are a great source of emotional support. Whether you’re looking to lead a healthier lifestyle or feel better about yourself, a dog or a cat can help you with your day to day life.
