My Favorite Indestructible Dog Toys

Lots of dogs are chewers and making sure your dog has something safe to chew on is essential, that is if you want to keep them from chewing on your things like furniture, shoes, etc.  Especially if you happen to be fond of large breeds like myself.  Labrador retriever puppies put everything in their mouths… more »

Dog Nail Trimmers

Trimming your dog’s toe nails is one of the essential skills of owning a dog.  You could let a groomer charge you to do it but you will miss that first burst of ‘feel good’ after any grooming task.  My dogs, although they may not like the task always feel good after.  Start off with… more »

Types of Dog Beds

If you do not want your dog making themselves at home on the couch or on your bed you need to get them one of their own.  Here is a rundown of the types of dog beds available and there are a lot out there for all dog types.  You should know how your dog… more »

Positive Reinforcement Training for Dogs

Being a dog owner with two puppies at home I am constantly on the lookout for new, and hopefully better ways to train my dogs.  I do not need dogs that are winning awards for obedience at AKC shows but I do want dogs that can venture out to have some fun and respond to… more »

Substitutes for Elizabethan Collar for Dogs and Cats

There is a type of dog collar called an E Collar, Elizabethan Collar or Cone collar is used when a veterinarian needs to keep dogs & cats from licking or biting places on their body where there might be a skin condition or stitches from surgery. These collars are made of translucent plastic, go around… more »

Dog Crates for Pickup Trucks

There are quite a few solutions to someone wanting to take their dog in the pickup truck. First you could let your dog ride up front and passengers in the bed. That’s what I would do. Well that is not really an option so here are some enclosed crates for dogs as a solutions to… more »

Dog Grooming Tips

It is easy to run your pup to the local groomers for a good grooming. However there are some things you, as the owner, can do for your pup that will keep them groomed and healthy between trips to the salon. First thing to do, especially before you buy any products, is to decide what… more »

Dog Barking Sounds

Dogs descend from wolves but vocalize much differently. The wolf uses howling more than dogs barking sounds and only bark as young pups or for close range communication. On the other hand the modern dog uses barking almost exclusively. Domestication of the dog is theorized as being the main reason for dogs barking. Barking warned… more »

Artemis Dog Food

Formed in 1998 in North Hollywood, California, Artemis Pet Food Co., Inc. is a company dedicated to “holistic” pet foods. A look at the ingredients list has good products and in acceptable proportions. They offer several lines of dog foods all being tagged as holistic. The company is still a standalone company and is not… more »

Aggressive Dog Training

Show of Aggression

An aggressive dog can be a very dangerous animal to have around. The signs of aggression may be teeth showing, ears back, snarling, biting towards people or other dogs. The first and biggest step in getting a handle on aggression is to recognize the reasoning of the aggression and deal with that issue directly. Luckily… more »

Devices for Dog Bark Control

A dog barking is as natural as a dog having to go outside. If, however, your dog is barking constantly there are items that an owner can use to help train to curb the barking. The most important first step to gaining control over your dog’s barking is to work on the underlying cause of… more »

Kinds of Dogs

There is loads of information available on dog breeds and long listings of names and details. When I think of kinds of dogs it is more of grouping of dogs rather than just purebred names. While researching the different organizations around the world that bring dog breeders and owners together I see that the groupings… more »