The question that some dog owners ask and care but many dog owners don’t ask and should ask. What is the ideal diet for dogs? What is the best form of food that my dog should eat? Your dog’s diet should be important because your dog relies on you for everything in his life including his diet. He depends on you to provide a diet that he deserves. No one can make that choice and Read more…
Are beagles ideal dogs for first-time dog owners? Here are 10 reasons why you do not want to get a beagle as your first dog. Beagles are one of the most popular breeds of dogs in America but not as popular in Canada. I think it has to do with Snoopy as he was an American-made cartoon character with TV shows and movies. It represented beagles and that is how I think beagles became popular Read more…
People today are busier than ever, juggling full-time work, family commitments, and a host of other responsibilities. In some families, houses are all but bare the majority of the working week, only becoming a hub of activity on weekends. This unprecedented new modern lifestyle causes a dilemma for many people, who wonder how to balance their various competing commitments with an entirely separate set of responsibilities, that of being a dog owner. It’s common knowledge Read more…
Here are 16 food items that you should avoid giving to your dogs. The list of Dangerous Foods For Dogs Which Are Not Safe. Learn when it is the best time to feed your dog. 1. RHUBARB LEAVES Contain oxalates (some type of acid), which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. 2. TABLE SCRAPS (in large amounts) are not nutritionally balanced and can be deadly in some cases. Human foods also contain spices that are not Read more…
Every year, the winter holiday season continues to be a very popular time for families to get/give dogs as Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, it’s also probably the worst time of the year to bringing a new dog home for many reasons. Weather-wise, potty training a puppy in cold rainy weather isn’t much fun and other outdoor activities like walking, training, and exercise can be very unpleasant at this time of year. Another reason this season is Read more…
There are certain foods that are toxic foods for dogs. It may be safe for humans but dogs have a different digestive system and are not used to eating certain foods that humans eat. Some of the safe foods for humans can become toxic foods for dogs. Here is a list of safe foods to feed your dog. Here is a list of 15 food toxic foods for dogs. 1. RHUBARB LEAVES Contain oxalates (some type of Read more…
A dog’s diet dictates the level of his health and well-being. Feed your dog a good diet and you will have a healthy, balanced and well-behaved dog. Unfortunately, this part of a dog’s life is usually overlooked and is not given much importance for many reasons. One of those reasons is basically because dog owners have been misguided. For many years and still to this day, our diet, our children’s diet, our pet’s diet have Read more…
Although food is a very essential part of a dog’s life, it is not the most important part. Dogs rather play, socialize and explore than eating. Since they are scavengers, they will eat whatever they can find most of the time if possible and or not eat at all for a few days. Eating is only important when they are hungry or starving. Food for dogs has the importance of reward or the pay for Read more…
By Saro Boghozian, Expert Family Dog Trainer This is a topic that not many dog owners are clear about it and don’t feel comfortable to talk about it either. Here are some suggestions that will help you ease off this basic yet very important issue. In general, when you bring a puppy or even an adult dog to your home for the first time, you need to understand and follow some simple and important rules. Read more…
Nowadays, owning a dog is nothing short of a fashion statement. Many people assume it’s a simple acquisition and if it doesn’t work they can return it, fix it, or discard it. They overlook the fact that they are dealing with an animal that has feelings, emotions and needs. If you are keen on acquiring a dog it’s important to know the responsibilities before, during, and after your new pet moves in. The question most Read more…