Dog Tips

Not too long ago, raisins and grapes were considered the perfect training treats for dogs. What changed? Why do these tasty snacks now top the list of pet poisons each year? This FBI intelligence specialist has a fascinating theory.

What's the biggest challenge of owning a pet? Well, nearly half of pet owners attribute it to one single thing. Which is a huge indication of how insanely confusing it's become to get this one thing right. But here's how to make the complex simple again.

You may think your pup enjoys hugs, but in reality, he may be enduring them to please you. For many dogs, hugs cause discomfort and stress. Just one look at their physiology says it all — dogs' bodies aren't naturally built for hugging.

It can instill deep fear in your dog, regardless of how essential you think it is. From his perspective, there are five means of torture, maybe even six. Fortunately, these naturally calming supplements will help him relax and it'll calm your nerves too.

Does your dog do her utmost to convince you death is imminent whenever you do this? This common problem usually induces their humans to do all the wrong things in a vain effort to fix the problem. But they're actually just plain counter-productive and won't fix the problem.

Humans aren't the only mammals who can suffer from this extremely painful condition. Affecting mostly small breeds, you must be watchful if your pet develops any problem with urination. If any of these five red flags appear, please seek professional help right away.