SeasonalShedding: Most dogsshed, or molt, more in the spring and fall because of seasonal temperature changes. Sometimes referred to as “blowing coat,” this involves shedding the heavy winter undercoat during the spring and shedding the lighter undercoat during the fall.Outdoor dogsare more su...
If your dog is scared of something in the yard or something he encounters during walks, he may not feel comfortable enough to do his business. Perhaps there are too many noises, or perhaps other dogs and people make him feel on edge. When dogs are not comfortable, they tend to hold it...
You can always opt to save a dog from your local shelter.Older dogs are great for those who want to skip the terrible twos of puppyhood. Labradors often settle down when they are three or older. If you’ve got your heart set on a Yellow Lab, you can check these rescues out: Lab R...
As backyards get smaller and dog-owners get busier, dogs are increasingly struggling to get the exercise they need to be healthy. Today we see about as many unhealthy dogs as humans, and in both cases one of the primary causes is likely a lack of movement and exercise. The fact is, a...
An acquaintance of mine has a professional photo shoot of her dogs every year. How wonderful must it be to have a complete record of each family member changing over time? Annual photographs are not in my budget. But if I ever win the lottery, they definitely will be. ...
Today, whippets are skilled with agility-based tasks—they also make great therapy dogs. You may also like: Most popular large dog breeds #29. Chinese shar pei (tie) David Raihelgauz // Shutterstock #29. Chinese shar pei (tie) - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitions- ...
Today I found out why chocolate is bad for dogs. Chocolate contains an alkaloid called “theobromine”. Theobromine is in the same family as caffeine and is a type of stimulant (they both are mythylxanines). Theobromine stimulates the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and ...