It really doesn’t matter what breed of dog you own. You definitely want to know that your dog is well taken care of while you’re on vacation or out of town for several days. But when you own a Mastiff, you have an additional concern. You want to know that those who staff the kennel know how to handle your baby. You want to be sure to find the right mastiff kennels.
Without a doubt, every boarding kennel has a unique personality. Not every kennel suits every dog owner. As an owner of a mastiff, you may have to search a little more than the average dog owner for one that you – and your dog …
It is very important to make sure that your dog is protected as much as possible from getting heatstroke. Whether you are out hiking with your dog or simply letting it run around the yard during the summer, there are things you need to know about this life threatening condition.
What Is Heatstroke?
Heatstroke happens when the body temperature exceeds a safe range. Humans sweat and dogs do not which makes it harder for them to cool off. Dogs with a temperature of up to one hundred and six degrees Fahrenheit can recover if they are given proper first aid and are quickly seen by a vet. Any temperature over that is considered severe and can be …
A dog that is overly aggressive may be acting this way due to shyness, it is vital that you work with them as quickly as you can.
The worst conclusion could be for your dog to attack another dog, a close family member or all dog owners nightmare a child. Before taking the decision to have your dog put down, you may want to consider these four dog training tips.
1. Start Training Sessions
Your dog is in need of confidence and security and you can provide this by setting up training sessions. All dogs not unlike humans have some fear, whereas with us it can be spiders, snakes, and sometimes the outdoors or confined spaces, with dogs …
Dogs are one of those pets that most commonly suffer from fleas infestation. So, if you want to protect your dog against fleas, or reduce your flea problem if they’ve already been infested, you need to understand that this effort involves multiple steps. Establishing a multi-dimension flea control effort is then crucial to ensure that your dog stays healthy and protected at all times.
The best way to get started is to protect your dogs indoors. Proper flea control indoors will ensure an efficient and comfortable place for your dogs to stay. This will help ensure that you kill all adult fleas and prevent the small ones from developing fully. Begin by thoroughly vacuuming all areas …
It is very important that your puppy meets other dogs and they can be their own age, older or even younger. Your puppy needs to have a wide range of experiences with different types and breeds of dog. Young or old, large or small, your puppy will benefit from contact with other dogs. When he meets another dog it must be pleasant and enjoyable for him so he can gain confidence. Therefore you should be selective in whom he meets else an unpleasant experience will knock his confidence.
It is best to introduce your pup by choosing calm friendly dogs that are not over-boisterous. When your puppy is comfortable and confident then progress to a wider …
It is so common to see a puppy and as it runs up to you it jumps up on you. It is so much more tolerable due to the fact of how cute the puppy is then when it is a grown dog. The idea to take into factor here is the dogs respect level. Jumping up on humans is due to a respect level the dog has with the human nature.
If you ever notice a puppy does not jump up on another dog that he first meets. The meeting starts with the puppy sort of crouched down and steadily crawls to the big dog. This is because the puppy knows the different mature levels …
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health provides valuable and useful information for all dog owners. This excellent resource book is written by Malcolm Fields, an expert in the field of dog health. The folks at Kingdom of Pets, who also bring you Daniel Steven’s great dog training book, Secrets to Dog Training, publish this book too, so it has to meet up with some very high quality standards.
The purpose of Mr. Fields’ book is to teach dog owners how to care for their pets at home, and how to recognize the early symptoms of dog health problems. In his book, the author cites lots of tips of how to tell whether your dog has a …
Thinking of the best toys that suit your dog? Browse through the dog toys below and see what fits your pet and your budget.
For dogs who love to chew:
1. Kong Jump’n Jack
Prices: $5.60 (small) $7.50 (medium) $8.80 (large)
Kong Jump’n Jack is a dog toy and a teeth cleaner and gum exerciser at the same time. It has a very unpredictable bounce that makes it a lot more fun for the dog to play with. It has a lot more surfaces that clean dog’s teeth. Kong Jump’n Jack also has slits that are useful for the gums to be exercised.
2. Squirrel Dude (Busy Buddy)
Prices: $5.99 (small) $8.99 (medium) $11.99 (large)
This is a unique and innovative rubber …
