May 2023

Dogs require lots of care in order to remain happy and healthy, including regular grooming sessions, baths, dental hygiene programs, nail trimming, and overall health exams. A regular schedule also gives both you and your pup time to bond while getting used to handling each other! Make time for daily walks with your dog to …

Animal lovers tend to seek jobs that allow them to interact with animals. While some choose veterinary medicine careers, others may find more fulfillment by becoming wildlife conservationists or snake venom milkers. Although such jobs require much education and experience, they can be one of the most fulfilling and beneficial career decisions possible. Dog walking, …

Behavioral problems are one of the leading reasons dogs end up in shelters, yet often preventable. These books explore why and how dogs act this way as well as providing effective veterinary-approved training methods that reduce undesirable behaviors. This book is an indispensable reference for every dog owner. Written by an esteemed veterinarian and animal …

There are many factors in your dog’s life that could potentially trigger sudden behavior changes, including schedule shifts, new family members entering your life, house guests or visitors staying over, vacations and holidays, vacationing abroad or moving abroad, illness/death of family members as well as degenerative conditions of age. All these may affect their mood …

When traveling for vacation or business purposes, it’s essential that you find an adequate pet care solution for your canine companion. From kennel boarding and home sitting arrangements to drop-in sitters – there are various choices available to ensure their wellbeing during their absence from you. When selecting a dog care home for your pet, …

Dogs are trusted companions who offer comfort to those struggling with loneliness. Additionally, these intelligent, playful and energetic animals can be taught tasks such as fetching sticks or catching frisbees. Scouts learning the dog care merit badge learn how to properly care for these furry companions by participating in activities designed to test their understanding …

No matter whether you are training your dog for obedience, tricks or to improve his/her behaviour around people and other animals, understanding their learning process is critical. This article covers basic principles such as reward-based learning and clicker training so you can make informed decisions regarding which techniques will best meet the needs of your …

Pet ownership can be an immense responsibility. Ownership requires time, energy and dedication in the form of feeding, bathing, grooming (if necessary), training, playing with and exercising your pet on a daily basis. Unfortunately for some, full time jobs make this difficult or they lack space indoors for their pup to run around safely and …

A health record for your dog provides an essential resource to both current and future veterinarians, providing invaluable details of their medical history. Similar to human medical records, dog health records contain details like age, medical conditions treated over time, treatments given or administered as scheduled vaccines and exam results; thus helping identify trends over …

When shopping for a dog care training collar, look for one with adjustable features and multiple adjustment settings to meet the needs of different breeds and sizes of pets. Tone and vibration options give you flexibility in selecting an effective training method for your furry friend. In addition, make sure it is made from quality …

Dog care collars can be an effective training tool to curb undesirable behaviors like barking, digging, jumping or chewing in dogs. They work by administering a mild shock when they see their pet engaging in unacceptable actions; the shock doesn’t hurt but just enough to catch their attention and reinforce that such actions are unacceptable; …

Neutering is a common procedure among dog owners and breeders. Neutering helps control unwanted breeding of puppies while also reducing health problems associated with male dogs in general. But neutering may also have unexpected repercussions for behavior, particularly among males; such as wanting to stay closer to home and lessen humping and urine marking. Sometimes …