Author Archives: Pet Library Editor

Dogs & Drugs: Why Sedatives & Tranquilizers May Put Your Dog To Sleep… Forever! As far as I know, pets aren't smoking or drinking……not yet, anyways. But I hear they're becoming regular pill-poppers! What??? A recent report from Colorado State University noted that drug abuse among pets is becoming a serious problem. We know how […]

Yesterday on the site, we published a handy, short how to guide on how to teach your puppy not to nip. Today we'd like to present a list of useful web articles and resources to compliment that tip sheet and further assist you if you are in the process of trying to deal with a […]

A bloody, flesh-torn mixed Retriever female was standing alongside a busy intersection. Cars racing by on a crowded Monday morning, commuters trying to get to work on time, all seeing the poor maimed dog but too late for work to stop and do anything about it. With four puppies waiting for this mommy Retriever to […]

Obedient pets are a pride to any pet owner. Puppy training for biting is essential for both the dog and its owner as it may help prevent serious injuries. Nipping, biting and “mouthing” are natural to all canines especially when young puppies begin to grow teeth. However, this habit must be carefully contained with the […]

If you feed your pet dog a diet consisting of only cuts of lean meat, chances are he would have severe nutritional problems. While a dog is a carnivore – meat eater – he cannot live on protein alone. Just like his owner, a dog needs a balanced diet including fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and […]

Ever witness a dogfight at the OK-9 Corral?  Maybe your local dog park doesn't have that reputation, but there are hidden dangers that dog owners should watch out for, the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) cautions. "Dog parks are fun places to exercise and socialize your dog," says CVMA president Dean Henricks, DVM.  "However, they […]

For many, the idea of adopting or 'rescuing' a dog carries with it a certain image. Some people mistakenly look at dog adoption as if it's buying cheap, discounted or broken goods. But, according to an initiative between national dog adoption website DogsBlog.com and Butcher's Pet Care, a UK family company that prides itself in […]

For many, the idea of adopting or 'rescuing' a dog carries with it a certain image. Some people mistakenly look at dog adoption as if it's buying cheap, discounted or broken goods. But, according to an initiative between national dog adoption website DogsBlog.com and Butcher's Pet Care, a UK family company that prides itself in […]

Dogs may destructively chew for a number of reasons. The key, as is the case with many dog training disciplines, in understanding the why and then redirecting the negative behaviour toward positive behaviour.

All training starts with taking advantage of your dog’s natural inclinations to reinforce the behavior you want. The only place your dog will not, by nature, mess, is its sleeping place. Crate training works with your dog’s instinct – he never has the opportunity to be “bad.” Crate training is fairly intense for you. The […]

Treating burns on a dog is almost identical to treating a human burn. It's vitally important that whilst you can react quickly and provide immediate first aid, a vet should be called in all circumstances to professionally treat a dog with burns.

There are all different types of aggression and there are different ways to treat each. If your dog starts to show fearful aggression, your dog is on the defence. He/she may be feeling frightened, threatened or he/she may react like this when they are in pain. You will be able to if your dog is […]

Short, sweet and totally uncomplicated – here is a very, very quick and effective way to teach a dog the all important sit command. When your dog is walking on the lead happily, you can now teach your dog the "SIT" command,

One of the toughest jobs that a family faces when a new puppy comes home is getting the dog housebroken. This means that the dog will eliminate outdoors and not use your home and furnishings as a toilet. Lots of people think that getting doggy toilet trained is a tough task, but it doesn’t need […]

For many, the idea of adopting or 'rescuing' a dog carries with it a certain image. Some people mistakenly look at dog adoption as if it's buying cheap, discounted or broken goods. But, according to an initiative between national dog adoption website DogsBlog.com and Butcher's Pet Care, a UK family company that prides itself in […]