Just like people, dogs can experience stomach upset that leads to loose stools and diarrhea. Some dogs simply have a sensitive digestive system that causes loose stools, while there are also multiple medical conditions that can be a cause. There are numerous ways to firm up your dog’s poop,...
In this article, we'll see how elimination works in the wild and why some animals are easier to housebreak than others. We'll discuss some of the more popular ways to housebreak animals (focusing mainly on dogs), and we'll troubleshoot some of the most common housebreaking problems that...
Getting your dog to poop in one spot consistently can help protect the look and feel of your lawn. Dogs are people-pleasing animals that want to make you happy. So, it shouldn’t be too hard for you to get your dog doing what makes you smile. Training your dogto poop in one spot ...
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When he begs for food give him a firm command telling him no, and give the sit, down, and stay command. Correcting a dog from begging once he's used to begging may take some time and a lot of persistence on your part. Stand your ground and never give in no matter how much he wh...
Adopting an Adult DogFor many people, the known quantity of an adult dog is the way to go. But adult dogs, unlike puppies, come with their own set of ingrained habits and behaviors. As challenging as it can be to train a puppy, a stubborn adult dog can be just as much of a headac...
Our dogs live in the lap of luxury. We brag about them to our friends, lavish affection upon them, and pick up their poop. All we ask in return is that our dog follows a few simple rules. Because, like humans, dogs are capable of beinggood citizens. Teaching your dog how to be a...
It's quite common for paralyzed dogs to struggle to have normal bowel movement. It goes beyond constipation, and sometimes a paralyzed dog needs your help to poop. Bowel expression and making your dog poop is a much more hands on approach to helping your paralyzed dog poop. Expressing your ...
WebMD: Stomach Ulcers in Dogs Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Pet Health Topics: Vomiting About the Author Lisa McQuerrey has been a business writer since 1987. In 1994, she launched a full-service marketing and communications firm. McQuerrey's work has garnered awar...
I gave my dog a firm tap when lecturing him. Many people do not believe in physically punishing their dogs, but for me, it worked—just a light tap on my dog's mouth or backside to emphasize my displeasure. (And when they pee in the right place, giving them physical communication wit...