It is the case that while we credit dogs with a lot of intelligence, there are many dog owners who underestimate the ingenuity of their four-legged companions. Most dog owners probably have likewise, and the evidence of that is when we discover Rex has managed to open the treat cupboard or found a way to … Read more

Crate training a dog is very useful for many different reasons, but that said, it’s not always an easy thing to accomplish. Getting your dog to like the crate, to feel comfortable inside of it, and even to stay there and feel OK when you leave the home (with the crate door closed) is often … Read more

Crate training a dog can be very useful for many different purposes. A dog that is crate trained sees its crate as its home, it’s happy place, and it helps provide them with an area that feels like it belongs to them. Moreover, a crate trained dog is much less likely to roam around your … Read more

You live in a cold environment, somewhere the winters can get mighty cold. Your dog still needs to go for regular walks, both for exercise and so it can do its business. However, how cold is too cold? When is it too cold to walk your dog outside? Let’s remember that this does not only … Read more

It is normal for dogs to chew on themselves, to a certain extent. Yes, dogs will clean themselves, they sometimes itch themselves through chewing, and sometimes they have stuff stuck in their fur which can only be removed with their mouths. For the most part, this is normal, but if you notice excessive chewing, especially … Read more

If you have a dog that sheds, chances are that whenever you take the dog out of the car, the seats are going to be covered with hair. Even dogs that don’t shed may leave a lot of hair behind in cars, as well as on upholstery in general. If you have ever had to … Read more