Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
environmental enrichment
Dog Tips

Is Your Dog Bored, Fearful or Rowdy? 'Enrichment' to the Rescue

Quality of life plummets when your dog feels anxious, scared or displays compulsive or disruptive behaviors. The good news is, it's easy to build 'enrichment' into your pet's everyday life to enhance her health and well-being (and your own sanity). Here are more than two dozen ideas to try.
— 4 min read
dog bite face
Dog Tips

This Happens 3 Out of 4 Times Before a Dog Bites Your Face

Over 75% of victims of dog bites to the face know the dog, so it can happen even with your own family pet. The 3 seemingly innocent human actions that can raise your risk of a bite to your face, the often hidden warning signs a dog gives, and what to do when threatened by any dog.
— 5 min read
top pet toxins list
Dog Tips

Groundbreaking: New Category Added to Top Pet Toxins List

For the first time ever, this category of pet toxins has been added to the official ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's annual list of top toxins. And it's about time, as a recent survey shows this category has become the most frequent cause of poisoning, especially for dogs.
— 6 min read
common signs of stress in dogs
Dog Tips

Your Dog Hates It When You Do These 10 Things

The more you know about what triggers your pet's anxiety, how he reacts when stressed and how it can impact his health, the better you'll be able to take actions to stop doing them. And that can only magnify your dog's bond with you. So get started today.
— 5 min read
sleeping with pets
Dog Tips

Pets in the Bedroom: Helpful or Harmful for Sleep?

A surprising number of pet owners sleep with their pets, but the experience differs widely depending on whom you ask. While some revel in the cozy companionship of their dog or cat sharing their bed, others find it interferes with getting a quality night's sleep.
— 6 min read
does your dog watch tv like you do
Dog Tips

Making the Most Out of Movie Night With Your Dog

Do you and your dog enjoy TV time together? You're not alone if you do - 78% of pet owners watch TV with their dogs. But what movie or show would your dog pick if he controlled the remote? What does he see when he watches? Here's how to choose the shows he's most likely to enjoy.
— 5 min read
littermate syndrome
Dog Tips

The Hidden Challenges of Adopting Littermates

Should you ever consider adopting two puppies, or siblings, at the same time? While it may seem like a grand idea, many shelters and breeders don't allow it for very good reasons. Often a disaster waiting to happen, here's what I advise you to do if you've already adopted a pair.
— 6 min read
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