How to Keep a House Clean with Dogs
Whether you have a rambunctious puppy with muddy paws who’s laser-focused on shredding toys or a sedate senior with incontinence issues, dealing with major dog messes means constant cleanup. Having the right dog gadgets and products makes it easier to handle this never-ending task. 1. Keep floors clean with dogs: Proper training can help Working with your dog on basic house training from the get-go can go a long way in keeping your house clean and cut down on daily cleanup chores. All dogs need to understand there are no-go pee...
What is the Dalmatian Temperament Like?
Known exclusively for their spotted coats and depictions with firetrucks, Dalmatians are the kind of dog who gets you noticed quickly. Aside from the show-stopping black and white coat, Dalmatians have big personalities. They are intelligent, affectionate, active and protective. Dalmatians as family dogs Sara Krieger has owned Dalmatians for 11 years and has bred two litters. The dogs are a large part of her family, and they appreciate the vast space they have to run around the family farm. “Dalmatians are great family dogs and are...
How to Teach a Dog to Stay
Teaching your dog to stay is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. Stay is not only a basic manners cue, but it makes living with a dog easier by successfully communicating not to dart out a door. Stay is also a foundation skill if you ever want to explore any kind of dog sports or activities. Supplies needed for teaching your dog to stay: Quiet area to train Small pieces of treats your dog is excited about Patience Steps to teach a dog to stay For many dogs, the easiest way to teach Stay on cue is...
How to Treat Alopecia in Dogs
Alopecia, commonly known as hair loss, is a common condition in dogs. While all dogs may be at risk of developing varying degrees of alopecia, there are contributing factors that may predispose your dog to this condition. Understanding the top reasons in which your dog may develop hair loss, as well as steps to take toward a diagnosis, plays a tremendous role in treating your dog’s alopecia. 5 common causes for alopecia in dogs and how to treat them Thyroid disease Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, is an extremely...
Best Books for Dog Lovers to Read in the New Year
If you purchase products through links on our site we may earn a commission. Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendships with Humans Wildlife expert, zoology correspondent and science writer Jules Howard presents this celebration of dogs and the scientists who have lived alongside them. Our relationship with dogs has considerably evolved, and this book takes a look at the historical paths we’ve walked together and how psychologists and animal behaviorists have built upon the study of dogs with important results....
Craft Beer Brings People and Pups Together
Second Chance Beer Company’s main motto is “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup.” That’s because this small, independent craft brewery in San Diego, California, is dedicated to helping rescue dogs. The brewery was co-created in 2015 by CEO Virginia Morrison and her husband, master brewer Marty Mendiola. Animal welfare is a big element of the company and something that the two are very passionate about. “When we talked about opening our own brewery, we knew giving back would be a large part of our ethos,” Virginia...
Gregg Hurwitz Interview: We’re Diggin’ Orphan X, Dog & Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Action, drama, and mystery — the Orphan X series has it all. I got sucked into the series with the very first book, and my husband is now hooked on the series, too. The first book, Orphan X, introduces you to retired off-the-books intelligence asset Evan Smoak. Evan has reinvented himself, using his skills and resources to help those in perilous situations. He starts the series all alone, a man almost incapable of making connections, yet through the series people tend to connect to him. And, in book 5, Into the Fire, enters a Rhodesian...
New Movie Features Rescued Siberian Husky
A Siberian Husky named Caleb is the star of a new movie called The Year of the Dog about a man struggling with sobriety and his bond with an athletic rescue dog. The movie started as an independent feature film premiering at the 2022 Chelsea Film Festival in New York and in February will be released in theaters nationwide. What makes Caleb the rescue dog a hit on screen? Before landing the role of Yup’ik, Caleb bounced around from shelters to fosters homes, often labeled as too playful and energetic for adoption. It was that spunk that...
How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
Fetch is a fun game for dogs and people to play together. What is fetch? Fetch is an activity where the human throws an object, such as a dog ball or toy, and the dog retrieves it. Some dogs seem to be born to fetch, and often seek out playing fetch with their owners. But fetch doesn’t come naturally to all dogs. However, all dogs can learn to fetch and enjoy the game. Supplies needed to teach your dog to fetch: Toy or ball that your dog likes Clicker if you are clicker training Lots of training treats cut into small pieces How to...
My Dog Ate Charcoal! What Do I Do?
If you love to cook with a charcoal grill, use charcoal for composting or have charcoal around for its many other uses, your dog may want to investigate this flammable, black substance at some point. We pet parents always want to include our dogs in family events, like barbecues, but sometimes we get distracted and don’t keep an eye on our furry friends. That can be very dangerous for your canine pal. This is why we should keep hazardous items away from dogs, especially when those items are used around food that may entice your pup to...
