Potty training your new puppy can be a very daunting task, but proper technique can speed up and ease the process quite a bit. Before starting your puppy’s potty training make sure you are ready to put in all the effort necessary. If you’re not consistent, the process won’t work and your dog will become ...
Parvo, a debilitating disease that can devastate entire neighborhoods of family pets, is extremely dangerous, yet also very preventable. There are two forms of this virus, one that affects the heart and another that affects the intestinal tract, and once contracted either form can be fatal. Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of this virus is ...
Potty training small dogs is, sometimes, a long and tedious process. Small dog breeds such as toy and teacup varieties of many breeds are often very difficult to potty train. With consistency and persistence, just about any dog can be potty trained but sometimes the small breeds take longer. They seem to catch on a ...
When you first discover that your little bean has a heart-shaped tongue, it can either be devastating or joyful. For me, I experienced so much happiness that my daughter has something that is uniquely her own I felt I could burst. I thought it was adorable. Then I found out what tongue-tie could mean for ...
The number one reason that most people avoid owning a dog is potty training. However, potty training does not have to be difficult. By following a few simple steps you can potty train any puppy within just a few days. Yes I said a few days! There are a few supplies that you will need ...
Some people compare bringing home a new pup to bringing home a new baby. There are so many supplies you’ll need to make things easier on yourself and your pet. Once you have the basics, though, you’ll be well on your way to raising your new family member. Even if you’re planning on keeping your ...
Housebreak Your Dog in a Week Housebreaking a puppy in 7 days or less can be a difficult task, especially for older dogs that are stubborn and set in their ways. However, it is possible to train both puppies and adult dogs with consistent training methods and praise. Using the tips and techniques provided below, ...
When our Australian Silky Terrier was only 6 weeks old, we house trained her on puppy pads. She was given to me as a birthday present in November, but living in Alaska, it gets really cold during that time of year, and trying to house train a tiny 2 pound puppy in the freezing temperatures ...
When I moved in with my boyfriend, one of our biggest concerns was how my dog was going to adjust to living in an apartment. Molly was three at the time and had been raised in home with a spacious back yard for her to run around. Plus, she had someone around at all times ...
Most people think that pad training your puppy is the same as teaching your cat how to use the litter box. Where as the two do have some similarities and common goals, they are quite different in a lot of ways. Trying to housebreak your puppy or dog can actually be a much more difficult ...