The next time you decide to put on a small barbecue party in your backyard during the warm, sunny summer months, make considerations for your dog and other guest’s dogs. Most friend and family gatherings are planned and entertained without a single thought of providing an atmosphere where both dogs and people can enjoy themselves…
Electronic fences are a control device. That said, electronic fences can be a blessing or a curse – not only for the dog but for the human as well. An ‘electronic fence’ is a set of devices, usually underground wire and transmitters, that deliver a noise, shock or unpleasant spray via a collar to a…
A puppy’s approach to the world, outside the box he was born in, is quite simply, to eat it! This includes shoes, toys, sofa cushions, and just about anything else he can put into his mouth. If the object is too big to fit, the puppy will whittle it down to size with his pin-like…
Most unnecessary deaths of dogs that occur due to flea collar poisoning are the result of an allergic reaction to the active ingredient. Even if your dog is perfectly well at the time the device placed around his neck, observe your dog closely for the first few days. If your dog should become ill while…
Most packages containing flea collars or other similar-type pest-fighting devices usually carry a printed caution on the front: “Do not allow children to play with this collar”. The purchaser is then invited to read the additional precautions printed on the reverse side of the package. Over 50% of the dog owners polled about their knowledge…
When I was younger and living in San Diego, California, a mixed breed lab died a painful death which was eventually traced to the flea collar it was wearing. Years later, in a small town in Texas, a puppy from a litter of 4 died, which was later found to be directly attributed to a…
For those of you that keep your dog inside of the house at all times and away from outdoor dangers from poisonous plants, you may feel relatively safe but there are plenty of precautions to take in what indoor plants you choose to have around the house. Let me guess, you probably have plants decorated…
As you stand in your backyard, envisioning the new landscaping plans and garden design that have been in development all winter long, you imagine what your new backyard haven will look like when it is finally landscaped. You try to visualize how green the new lawn will be, the right plants and shrubs that will…
Before you can take your new puppy exploring the great outdoors with you, it’s best to remind yourself of potential dangerous situations that your young and helpless dog could get into. Many unfortunate accidents happen every day to young puppies who are outside, even though they are with their owners. These accidents can be easily…
Allowing your puppy to venture outside during his early months means that you have to follow a strict and watchful eye over the little guy. There are dangers lurking everywhere and because your puppy is innocent and ignorant of many aspects of the outside world, he is bound to get into trouble or experience an…
