All dogs have a natural tendency to jump up on people. It’s their way of saying hello. We’re taller than the dog and they want to jump up to greet us, to get our attention. It’s a habit that begins at a very early age in a dog’s life. But it’s also a habit that…
Pets and kids are well matched. Pets are fun for kids and kids are fun for—most—pets. Time spent with a pet can provide a child with the type of inimitable experience that he or she will hopefully carry all through his or her adulthood. But there are reasons to be cautious: pets don’t always understand…
Your dog’s coat, regardless of its breed, will need some maintenance with a brush. Even designer breeds, those breeds which have a very low incidence of shedding, still need maintenance. Regardless of shedding, a dog can still get tangles in its coat, dirt and grass can accumulate, etc. A brush will both clean the dog’s…
This summer parts of Montana had an explosion of doggy illness, or more specifically, what vets around Montana believe to be a form of canine influenza. Gallatin county, especially, had dogs getting sick with symptoms that vets at first called a form of kennel cough, symptoms that progressed to the more severe condition of pneumonia,…
Leash training your dog can be very important for both the health and safety of you, your dog, and everyone else. Sometimes people treat their dogs like contemporaries, and they walk the sidewalks, streets, and trails without much consideration for a leash. And in certain circumstances that’s fine: dog parks, some recreational trails, places outside…
It’s spring cleaning season! And, while you’re cleaning out the areas of your home that have been neglected these last few months, remember that for any of you with dogs, he or she may be preparing to lose their winter coat, and they need your help! Dogs are naturally clean animals, and shedding is a…
Some dogs need a job to do; they need to have a purpose. Consider the Siberian husky. So many huskies end up in shelters because they are not adequately exercised or stimulated (There are shelters and rescues for this particular breed of dog all over the country). The husky becomes destructive and overly-hyper, runs-off at…
A dog’s obedience is very, very important. It’s important to put it into practice immediately when you get your dog. Sure, when the dog’s a little puppy, it’s easy to control when it doesn’t want to listen, it’s less invasive when eight pounds of it is pulling at the other end of a leash. Or…
Grooming keeps pets clean and healthy, yet many pet owners don’t know where to begin when it comes to their own companion animals. Here are a few tips that you should find useful when it comes time to groom your pet. Brush Regularly Most dogs and cats enjoy being brushed. Not only does it strengthen…
It is always tempting especially during holidays when there is lots of chocolate and rich food around the house to share some with the dog, especially as most dogs will eye up anything that is edible!