There are a lot of reasons your dog may be a picky eater. Here’s why and different ways to help them get over their pickiness. Why Table food One of the main reasons they’re being picky/don’t want to eat their food is because of table scraps. If you give them table scraps frequently, your dog… Continue reading Why is Your Dog a Picky Eater?
Why Does Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?
Have you noticed that your dog’s paw smells like fritos or corn chips? This is caused by a yeast bacteria known as Pseudomonas or Proteus. Why they smell like fritos The reason for this yeasty smell is essentially because of your dog’s sweat. Dog’s don’t perspire, they pant to cool down. But the one place… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?
Understanding the Dog Fight or Flight Response
Every dog has a fight or flight response in certain situations. It’s important to understand what these 2 responses are, as well as how to identify them. Once you can identify them, you can then work with your dog to overcome these responses in severe circumstances. In order to understand the dog flight or fight… Continue reading Understanding the Dog Fight or Flight Response
Why Does Your Dog Eat Poop?
There are a number of reasons why your dog likes eating poop, whether it’s their own or another animals. Why they do it One of the reasons they do it could be due to them not getting enough nutrients from their kibble food. Eating poop is also a natural instinct that dogs in the wild… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Eat Poop?
Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?
If you’re concerned about your dog eating grass, it’s actually quite a normal behavior. Here are several reasons why your dog does this, and ways to stop this behavior. Diet Some dogs will instinctively consume grass because they’re not getting enough nutrients in their diet. Grass provides fiber, so it’s said that eating grass aids… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?
How to Prevent Your Dog From Being Food Aggressive
Have you noticed your dog acting weird or aggressive when you give them their food or a treat? Your dog is most likely food aggressive. This article will go over why your dog is food aggressive, the signs to look for, and ways to prevent this behavior. Why Food aggression is essentially your dog telling… Continue reading How to Prevent Your Dog From Being Food Aggressive
What to Know Before Hiring a Pet Sitter: How the process works
If you don’t want to board your dog at a kennel while you’re away on vacation or you don’t have a friend/family member to watch them, then it’s a good idea to look into hiring a pet sitter. Here’s what to know before hiring a pet sitter: Providing your info There are lots of different… Continue reading What to Know Before Hiring a Pet Sitter: How the process works
What to Know Before Boarding Your Dog at a Kennel
Taking your dog on vacation is always fun, but depending where the trip is, they can’t always come along. If you don’t have a family member to watch your dog, then the next best thing is either a pet sitter or the kennel. Here’s what you should know before boarding your dog at a kennel… … Continue reading What to Know Before Boarding Your Dog at a Kennel
Why Does Your Dog Lick You?
Affection Most dogs learn to associate cuddles and kisses from their owners as love and affection. So licking you, whether it’s your face or feet, is a way of them returning the favor. You taste good Now this isn’t to say that they aren’t giving you affection, but one of the reasons your dog licks… Continue reading Why Does Your Dog Lick You?
Should You Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed?
We all love to cuddle with our dogs, some of us more than others, and some of us may take this to the next level by letting them sleep in the bed at night. But is this a good idea? Here are the pros and cons of letting your dog sleep in your bed with… Continue reading Should You Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed?