One the most imperative and confusing responsibilities in caring for your puppy is making sure he gets the right vaccines at the right time. There is controversy nowadays about whether or not adult dogs need every vaccine every year (except for…
Parvovirus can be a threat for puppies at any age. It can be especially dangerous for pets that are out and about with other dogs, as it is transferred by contact with canine stools. Luckily, it almost never occurs after your dog is…
Do you go on walks with your puppy only to spend a great deal of time jerking his head back from the ground? Does your puppy find cigarette butts, used chewing gum, and dog vomit equally enticing? If so, it’s time to stop your puppy’s grazing…
You’ve likely had your dog on the same food for a while now so it’s no surprise if he’s starting to turn up his nose at it. Many dogs are finicky eaters, some breeds more than others. The Basenji, Siberian Husky, and the Yorkie are just a few. In the…
Some dogs will eat just about anything.
In my dog Jake’s first week or so with us, when he was six months old, he gulped down almost everything he could get his mouth on:
Keys?
Check.
Women’s razor?
Check.
Rocks?
Check. Check…
In orientation sessions in my classroom, I usually ask the new students what behaviors their dog already knows.Many say, “sit,” a few say “down,” and…
