Considered man’s best friends, dogs are symbols of companionship and loyalty. In addition to that, they are often chosen as guards, guarding the house and protecting guardians. It is not surprising that many times you may discover that your dog backs away when you reach for him. Well, know that this can happen to many pets, even those of large and strong races, the kind that put fear in a lot of people! More than a personality characteristic, fear in dogs is a behavioral disorder that contributes to problems such as socialization difficulties, aggressiveness, among others. To prevent this from…

Puppies are just like babies and need to be looked after. If you don’t look after a puppy it can become destructive, lonely and sad. Puppies tend to cry a lot if they are not being looked after or cared for so it is important to put time aside every day for your puppy if you have one as a pet. With young puppies there is nothing wrong with allowing them to sleep on your bed at night as long as they are caged off from your bedroom during the day as this will help you from getting up multiple…

Every dog owner’s life comes when they are up late and hear their dog whining in the other room. This is often followed by a trip to see what’s wrong, only to find nothing wrong, as it was only puppy whining – he just wanted something (like attention or food). Whining is very common in puppies; you know this all too well if you have ever had one before. You may be surprised sometimes that your pup will whine for seemingly no reason at all (this happens often). Most of the time, though, puppy whining does have some reasoning behind…

Dogs bark. It’s part of their nature to alert us when they sense danger. However, prolonged barking due to anxiety or boredom is tiring for both the dog and his owner.   Here are some helpful tips that you can use if your dog has recently started excessive barking:   1. Try giving him attention – even though you might be annoyed by your dog’s incessant barking, remember not to yell at him. If he senses your anger, he will only continue barking because he wants your attention. Instead, try talking soothingly to him or give him a treat for…

Step 1: Take your pup outside 5-15 minutes after eating, drinking or playing. They are more likely to “go” at this time. Take your pup outside just before bedtime then close them up in their crate or other small space where they sleep for the night. If you hear them whine or bark during the night take them out right away so they can have a dry spot to lie on when they get up in the morning. Pups under 6 months of age should be taken outside first thing in the morning, last thing at night and any time…

Your dog is your best friend and one of the most loyal companions there is. Unfortunately, this loyalty comes with a downside: your dog may sometimes have uncontrollable diarrhea. It might even happen with no apparent cause or warning, which could be really stressful for you and your dog. There are several causes of diarrhea, some of which are easily identified and others of which are not so easily recognized. Diarrhea can be very fatal to dogs, and it can be contagious. It may also lead to other harmful health issues, so it is of the utmost importance that you…

Puppies can be cute, fun, and sometimes even funny, but they have a dark side. The puppies can feed on anything around them, including their poop. Therefore it is your duty as puppy owner to ensure the pet eats only good meals and not anything he comes across. In this article, we shall discuss some of the essential things you need to know about puppies and how to stop puppies from eating their poop. Without further ado, let get started.   Reasons Why Puppies Eat Their Poop Before discussing some of the best ways to prevent puppies from eating their…

So you got a new puppy and it is absolutely adorable, but the problem is that this little cutie keeps pooping or peeing in its crate! It’s driving you crazy and you just don’t know what to do.   Well, I have some good news for you – it can be fixed right away. So here we go:   Stop feeding your puppy 3 hours before crating them up at night. This will help stop their morning potty break as well as any other potty breaks throughout the day. Your pup should learn to hold their bladder during these three…

You’ve got a new puppy who thinks it’s nice, but now it creates trouble by barking too much? This is common to inexperienced dog owners. Your house isn’t strange for you, but it may be hard to digest relocation for a new puppy. According to experts, most puppies bark ridiculously because they are afraid of being alone. Puppies or dogs may be attacked by anxiety, and they bark and continue to bark. You leave the room and start to bark instantly. Think about a few hours leaving the house? It was with his mother and other puppies before you brought…

As a dog owner, you must be well aware that some behavioral problems in dogs need to be properly handled. And one of such problems is food aggression in puppies. Dogs can be very possessive and protective of their food. This is why they are often fed separately from other dogs in the household or on a schedule. However, when a puppy gets too aggressive about his food, it may make eating time dangerous and stressful for him and difficult for you to handle Puppies’ food aggression can appear, especially when your puppy gets older and they no longer need…