Category: Dog As Pets

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How To Do The Mannequin Challenge With Your Dog

Learn how to make a mannequin challenge video with your dog

You’ve probably seen the Mannequin challenge videos all over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: people or animals freeze in place, usually while the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd plays in the background. Our favorites are the videos people are making with their dogs. They seem nearly impossible to pull off – these talented dogs barely blink or move their tails as they pose in unnatural positions, washing dishes and loading laundry. “My dog could never do that!” most commenters exclaim. But it’s not as difficult as it seems. You can train your dog to freeze in just one day, and upload[…]Read More…

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Why Your Dog Is Still Having Occasional Accidents

Why your dog still has occasional accidents

After weeks of supervision, praise and dozens of walks, you’re proud to say that your dog is almost fully potty trained. They still have occasional accidents. There’s usually a pattern to it. You can break the pattern of occasional accidents by re-training your dog to alert you to take them out when they’re most likely to make a mistake. What to do when your dog is completely potty trained except: …at other people’s houses Nothing could be more embarrassing than watching your puppy have an accident at a friend’s house. Dogs sometimes seem to forget their house manners when they’re someplace new.[…]Read More…

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Dog Stress Signs Most People Miss

These stress signs means your dog needs your help.

“It was so sudden,” they always say. “He attacked her out of nowhere.” So many children and adults suffer from dog bites that seemingly occur out of the blue. Of course, this is rarely the full story. Dogs give off many signs of stress before they resort to a bite. When a dog is in a situation that makes him feel overwhelmingly scared, he simply can’t help but bite to get out of it. It’s tragic. Dogs are typically euthanized after severe bites, even if they have no history of aggression. It’s also understandable; few people would feel safe living[…]Read More…

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Can Cats And Dogs Live Together?

Can cats and dogs live together in peace? Despite their differences, they can become best friends.

Are you a cat person, or are you a dog person?  If you love both, you don’t have to choose. With a good understanding of both species, you can have a peaceful multi-species household full of animal best friends. It’s true that cats and dogs don’t typically get along. Their body language is different, leading to communication barriers. Their instincts may drive them to chase, flee or fight. But they’re not so different that they cannot learn to understand one another and become friends. Here’s why: They have one thing in common. They love humans. Cats and dogs evolved alongside us.[…]Read More…

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What’s Growing On My Dog? Common Canine Lumps And Bumps

What's Growing On My Dog? Common Canine Lumps And Bumps

You’re petting your dog, and you feel something that wasn’t there before. It might be soft, hard, round or oblong. It might be covered with hair or completely bald. It might be alone or appear in groups. Get to know some of the common growths that appear on dogs. This list isn’t meant to help you make a diagnosis – it should instead inspire you to seek treatment, as most lumps and bumps are easily curable and will not affect your dog’s lifespan. Should You See A Vet? Ideally, you should see a vet as soon as you notice anything[…]Read More…

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What Does It Take To Be A Great Dog Owner?

What does it take to be, not just a good owner, but a great dog owner?

You know there’s more to having a dog than covering their basic needs. You’re committed to providing an all-around healthy, happy lifestyle for many years of learning, joy and friendship. But you can’t help but wonder if there’s anything you can do to be an even better guardian for your pet. Here’s what you can do to distinguish yourself from being a good owner to a truly great dog owner: Be The Leader Your Dog Needs In the past, people believed that wolves and wild dogs lived together in packs made up of unrelated individuals. The highest ranking dog, the Alpha,[…]Read More…

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Why Do Dogs Lick Us?

Why Do Dogs Lick Us? What Dogs Are Trying To Say With Kisses

What do you love most about dogs? That waggy tail? That cold, wet nose? Maybe you love those happy, sloppy licks that seem to say, “I love you!” But is a lick really a kiss? What is your dog really trying to tell you when they give you a smattering of wet kisses? One Lick Leads To Another Dogs, like most creatures, will continue to do something if they find the result is rewarding. That’s why it’s so easy to help them learn to perform tricks and to redirect undesirable behavior. When your dog licks you, you might return their[…]Read More…

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The Truth About Pit Bulls And The Montreal Pit Bull Ban

The Truth About Pit Bulls And The Montreal Pit Bull Ban

With the lives of millions of dogs on the line, it’s critical for dog lovers to understand what is the truth about pit bulls. Those in support of breed bans are concerned about safety, and are, understandably, worried about the real dangers of large, powerful, out-of-control dogs. But much of the information shared by both sides is misleading, sometimes outright false. It’s true that there’s been too many dog attacks, and something needs to be done about it. But it’s not true that thousands of dogs need to die in order for the public to be safe. Here’s what you need to[…]Read More…

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Is It A Good Idea To Sleep With Your Pets?

It’s the middle of the night, and you feel someone warm and fuzzy snuggling up to you.  Do you lift the covers and let your pet get close to you for a cozy night’s sleep, or send them back to their own little bed on the floor? If you’re like half of pet owners, you can’t resist sleeping with your pet at least some of the time. But you might have reservations about it – aren’t those grubby paws covered in bacteria? Is it really safe to share your bed? Learn the facts, risks and benefits of sleeping with your[…]Read More…

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How Dogs Learn: Teaching Your Dog So She Understands

How Dogs Learn: Teaching Your Dog So She Understands

Just recently, researchers have started training dogs to lie motionless in fMRI machines to get an inside view of how their brains really work. These studies have had fascinating results, though they prove what many of us dog lovers have known all along: that dogs have an amazing capacity to learn to complete tasks and understand language. What we are continuously learning about dogs can help us teach them in ways that they better understand for faster, more efficient training that is also comfortable and enjoyable for the dog. Dogs Are Perceptive To Words And Tone The Department of Ethology and[…]Read More…

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13 Awesome Reasons Why You Should Hire A Pooper Scooper Service

Dogs are the most popular pets in the world.  They make pretty darn awesome pets. The bond formed with dogs is a relationship unlike with any other animals. Once dogs are attached to their owners, they will be friends for life. No wonder they are known as man’s / woman’s best friend. If you are reading or listening to this article, you almost certainly have at least a dog in your household. And as a dog parent, you already know your daily responsibilities and obligations. Your obligations include taking care of the pet; feeding them, making sure they get plenty[…]Read More…

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Can Animal Smell Fear In Us? (Facts Vs. Fiction)

When I was a kid growing up in Nepal, I was always scared of dogs. With a lot of stray dogs everywhere (and I do mean literally everywhere), it was impossible not to be scared. The situation with stray dogs was really bad back then and probably still is. I don’t know what the situation is like right now because I haven’t been in Nepal for more than a decade. The older folks used to tell me not to act scared – ‘act calm or unafraid because if dog smells fear in you, it will bite you’. I was 8 or[…]Read More…

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Can Pets Really Decrease Stress In Children?

We all know how beneficial pets are to adults and we know that dogs, in particular, are used as therapy animals for so many disabled people, of many different disabilities, from blindness to Autism but what about children without disabilities? The ones who are just your normal, everyday, average child? According to Medical News today, the answer is YES. Today’s kids are way too stressed out. Between bullying that has gotten way out of control, lack of adequate nutrition due to parents not being able to provide for their families, worrying about their unemployed parents, and the ever decreasing amount[…]Read More…

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Finding Rover: A Free App That Helps You Find Lost Pets

What did you do the last time you lost your pet? Most likely, you first looked around your neighborhood, asked your neighbors and everyone else you stumbled upon. After not finding your dog for hours, you then probably scrambled around trying to find a photo of your dog. You made a flyer with the photo, made copies of it and distributed them wherever you possibly could; on trees, in businesses, on the laundry mat, on the walls and so on. All that effort might have worked for you in finding your pet (and could still work for you) or maybe[…]Read More…

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Owning Small Dog Breeds: The Pros And Cons

Nowadays majority of people are interested in owning smaller dog breeds. As per the American kennel club, more and more smaller dogs are registered each year than any other dog breeds. This trend is increasing rapidly everyday and is quite the reverse of what we had couple of decades ago. (When medium and large dog breeds used to be more popular than the smaller breeds.) Why this change though? Well, if you think about it, the reason is pretty simple. Smaller dogs are more convenient and easier to maintain. It seems only logical to have smaller dogs where the space[…]Read More…

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5 Possible Reasons Why Dog Eats Poop and How to Stop It

The consumption of feces, Coprophagia, is probably one of the grossest things you seen your dog do. If you own a dog or ever had a dog, you should know that this is one of the most hideous crimes your pooch can commit. Imagine you strolling in a park with your dog and all of a sudden it sniffs something on the ground and starts licking it. Later you realize that was poop it licked and you can’t help but exclaim with a remark “OMG disgusting”! I am sure most of you have experienced this situation. I know I have[…]Read More…

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Shiba Inu: Ultimate Information On Keeping Shiba Dog Breed As Pets

Dogs make us forget our worries, bring joy in our lives and the best part is, we get a caring friend! They never make us feel alone. As we all know that there are so many beautiful and intelligent dog breeds, it becomes hard to choose which one of them you should really keep as a pet. Today I am going to introduce you to one such cute and a smart breed called Shiba Inu. The Shiba Inu breed originated from central Japan as a hunting dog. They are the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of[…]Read More…

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How To Add A Cue To A Known Behavior in Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?

Today I have another video by Donna Hill. This is the 4th video by Donna that I have featured in this site. Here are the 3 previous ones: One Secret To Training Dogs: The Reinforcing Approach Basic Tutorial For Beginners: How To Be An Effective Clicker Trainer? How To Capture A Sit With Clicker Training? The Basic Dog Training Donna specializes in clicker training for dogs. Her video teaches the beginning steps all the way to higher levels of dog training in a fun and positive way for you and your kids. I would also be publishing more of her informative[…]Read More…

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5 Top Reasons Why Your Dog May Have A Dry Nose

At times, dogs do encounter dry nose. Dry nose can be a normal thing or it may be a matter of concern. I own two dogs and dry nose is always one of the major concerns I have with them, especially during winter. As far as my knowledge goes, dogs usually have wet nose which generally is an indication that everything is working fine. So when I felt that my bulldog is encountering dry nose issues, I had to take some steps to know the reasons behind it. I called up the vet and asked for an appointment. When I[…]Read More…

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5 Small Dog Breeds That Always Stay Small No Matter Their Age

Are you a fan of small dogs? Being small has its advantages. Some of the major advantages are without a doubt; easy to take care of, don’t need much space, live longer and can travel with you where ever you go. Those are some of the reasons why, nowadays, more small dogs are being kept as pets than bigger dogs, according to the American Kennel Club. Do you want a small pooch as your pet? Here is the list of five popular small dogs that always stay tiny no matter their age: 1. Papillion – They look cute and innocent. Their height[…]Read More…

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How To Capture A Sit With Clicker Training? The Basic Dog Training

Here we go again; it is that time of the week already where I feature informative video post in this site. Today I have another video by Donna Hill. This is the 3rd video by Donna that I have featured in this site so far. Here is the list of the ones that is already published: One Secret To Training Dogs: The Reinforcing Approach. Basic Tutorial For Beginners: How To Be An Effective Clicker Trainer? Donna specializes in clicker training for dogs. Her video teaches the beginning steps all the way to higher levels of dog training in a fun[…]Read More…

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Basic Tutorial For Beginners: How To Be An Effective Clicker Trainer?

Today I have another video by Donna Hill. This is the 2nd video by Donna that I have featured in this site so far. Here is the 1st one: One Secret To Training Dogs: The Reinforcing Approach. Donna specializes in clicker training for dogs. Her video teaches the beginning steps all the way to higher levels of dog training in a fun and positive way for you and your kids. I would also be publishing more of her informative videos in later posts so stay tuned. And don’t forget to follow Donna on Twitter, Facebook & Google+ Summary of the video: This video[…]Read More…

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One Secret To Training Dogs: The Reinforcing Approach

Today I want to share with you a video by Donna Hill. Donna specializes in clicker training for dogs. Her video teaches the beginning steps all the way to higher levels of dog training in a fun and positive way for you and your kids. This is one of the many ‘how to’ step by step videos by Donna about living with and training dogs. I would also be publishing more of her informative videos in later posts so stay tuned. And don’t forget to follow Donna on Twitter, Facebook & Google+ Summary of the video: The most important thing[…]Read More…

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Interview With Cesar Millan – The Dog Whisperer

Hello everyone! Today I want to share with you a video interview of Cesar Millan aka The Dog Whisperer. Cesar is a popular Dog expert and a television host. He worked with Dog Rehabilitation for many years. He had his own TV show for 9 plus years that has been broadcasted in more than 80 countries. He also has bestselling books to add to his repertoire. My goal in rehabilitating dogs and training people is to create balanced relationships between humans and canines says Cesar but some of the techniques he used has been controversial and drawn a quite a[…]Read More…

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Golden Tips For People Who Want To Be Pet Sitters And Caregivers

To become a pet sitter, you need to love animals. Period! It is not just the task of looking after the pets and earning the desired income. There is a lot involved in this profession. Pet sitting can be a profitable profession but you need to understand the pet very well. Until and unless you do some homework, you will fail to understand the pets and the ways of pet sitting. If you love animals (like me!) and want to extend your hands to help the pets then congrats! You are definitely on the right track. Before you start the[…]Read More…