Category Archives: Care

There is no limit to how many toys a dog should have. However, to prevent boredom and get the most out of the toys, it would be wise to rotate the toys each week. For example, if your dog has 15 toys, only make 3-5 of them available each week. When it comes to owning […]

The best way to apologize to your dog is to give them the two things they love the most, your time and praise. Your dog loves you and wants to spend as much time with you as possible. When combined with lots of praise, your dog will see that you’re no longer mad at them. […]

After your dog gets their teeth cleaned, you can expect them to be groggy and require a lot of sleep after bringing them home. Make sure your dog has plenty of water and provide antibiotics if any teeth were pulled. If this is your dog’s first professional teeth cleaning, you probably have many questions about […]

You should not use human hair conditioners on dogs. Dogs have a pH of 6.2 to 7.4. Human hair conditioner was made for a pH of around 5.5. However, there are hair conditioners that were made for dogs. These will soften the fur without irritating the skin. If you’re looking to give your dog’s coat […]

The looping technique is the best way to put on a choke collar. Thread one end through the other to form a “P.” Place the loop high on the dog’s neck, just below the ears. Make sure the straight part of the “P” is on top. A choke collar or choke chain can be an […]

Dogs have 13 pairs of ribs, for a total of 26 ribs. That’s one more pair than humans. Like humans, dogs have true, false, and floating ribs, each serving a different purpose. Ever wondered how many ribs dogs have? This article will answer this question and provide many other cool facts about dogs’ anatomy. Dog […]

The best way to keep gnats off your dog is to use a dog-friendly bug repellent. Spray the repellent on your dog before going outside. If your dog will be outside for an extended amount of time, be sure to reapply the repellent every four hours. When we think about summer months with our dog, […]

The best way to clean dog paws after a walk is to use grooming wipes. Before going inside after the walk, ask your dog to sit. Use a grooming wipe to clean each paw. Once you’re done, give your dog a treat. They’ll eventually learn that paw cleaning means treat time and begin offering their […]

The prong collar aims to safely correct bad behavior while your dog is on the leash. When a dog pulls or lunges, the collar will tighten. The tightening will not hurt the dog, but will immediately let your dog know they are doing something wrong. Training your dog is one of the essentials in raising […]

To express milk from a dog, you first need to prepare. Get some gloves, a clean towel, soap, and a container. Lay the dog on her side, cup your hand around the teat and move the hand downward while gently squeezing. Collect the milk in a bottle and repeat. It’s always an exciting event when […]