Housetraining seems to be the most common nemesis of all dog owners. Left unsupervised, a puppy can spend months in a home without catching the slightest hint of what housetraining is all about. And if over-supervised and harassed, he may become neurotic and overanxious. A happy medium does exist, of course, but many pet owners…
Feeding your new puppy can be as simple or as complicated as you care to make it. You will undoubtedly get feeding suggestions from breeders, shelter operators, friends, dog books and magazines, and perhaps even your personal recollections of past experiences with other dogs you have owned. Of course, in the end, the proper advice…
Never give your puppy any parasite-killing medications unless they have been authorized by your veterinarian. It is important to keep in mind that these preparations, although can be purchased over-the-counter and without a prescription, can have side effects just like all other drugs. Remember, there are many different types of parasites: hookworms, ascarids, tapeworms, whipworms,…
Having a happy puppy means keeping him healthy, and one of the primary concerns in raising a young pup is making sure he is in the best of health. This can be accomplished by starting out with good quality veterinarian care. In fact, bringing your new pup straight from the breeder, pet shop, or shelter,…
Being a dog enthusiast and the proud owner of four different breed types, I just adopted a brand-new puppy for the first time in over three years. With all of the reading and education that I have done on dogs, dog training, health, nutrition etc., getting a new puppy brought me back to the basics.…
Endless books, magazines, and Internet articles have addressed the basics when getting a new puppy. But regardless of just how simple and repetitive puppy care information may become, like anything else in life, always refer back to those basics for timeless advice. Check out the following “Don’ts” when a new puppy has arrived in your…
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…
Through the concept of iridology (finding health and character information by studying the eyes), you can get an inside scoop of what your dog is going through and what is happening physiologically that contributes to his behaviors. Once you have a better understanding of your dog’s inner nature, his weaknesses and his personality, you’ll be…
If you want to know more about your dog’s essential nature – his sensitivities and disposition regarding different situations, look no further than his eyes. Through his eyes, you can get a better understanding about your dog’s personality and behavior. You’ll be able to know if certain behaviors that he exhibits are natural for him,…
