You want to learn how to leash train a dog, but you’re unsure where to start. Don’t worry. I’ve helped dozens of pet parents harness the power of their daily walks through effective but calm dog training techniques. Dog walks are supposed to be a time of bonding, peace, and exploration. When you start leash training, […]
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Planning to welcome a furry friend into your home? The wagging tail and loving eyes come with some financial commitments, too! Our cost of owning a dog calculator is your go-to tool to sniff out the expenses, helping you plan for everything from chew toys to vet visits so that you can focus on the […]
Being a dog owner is hard work—like really hard work—and a lot of people don’t actually realize how much time, money, and dedication it takes to raise a happy and healthy pup. But on top of all that, being a dog owner also requires you to do your homework—and I mean a lot of it! […]
Dogs don’t have sweat glands like humans, and therefore, their pink tongues act as an internal cooling device. In a way, a tongue acts like air conditioning to control a dog’s body temperature. Panting helps to circulate cool air and aids by evaporating water from the upper respiratory tract and mouth. It’s an effective way, […]
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Your dog is your best friend. And if anything happened to them, your world would completely fall apart—I know mine would. I’ve boundary trained my three dogs to stay within the yard—even if the gate is wide open—and also to the ground-level floor of my home. There are a few different ways to boundary train […]
Originally published on February 13, 2023, this article has been updated on July 6, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. I have owned dogs my entire life, and my family has […]
There’s nothing more satisfying than cheering for the underdog and winning. However, before we define what nanny dogs are, we must clarify the term pit bull. For some strange reason, we lump five classes of dogs into one umbrella term. This group has gotten a nasty rap in the last few decades when so many […]
If you hadn’t witnessed it with your own two eyes, you wouldn’t have been able to believe it, but it happened. There’s your dog eating cat poop straight from the litter box. You’re going to feel a lot of things seeing this happen, such as disgusted, appalled, and confused! Why does your dog eat cat […]