Help! My Dog ate Aluminum Foil!

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You walk into the kitchen after a long day at work only to find that your dog has not only eaten the banana bread that was on the counter, but also the aluminum foil that it was wrapped in! You thought you set that loaf up high enough, unfortunately your dog is sitting there, looking guilty and bread crumbs still on his face. Panic sets in – My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil!! What do I do? First, don’t panic. Despite the internet rumors, rest assured aluminum foil in and of itself isn’t toxic. Aluminum won’t leach into your dog’s bloodstream and poison him from the inside out.  Most often the… Read More Continue Reading

Introducing a New Dog to a Current Dog

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When you add another dog to your home, you and your current dog may experience more enjoyment and companionship. However, you should realize that your current dog may have to get used to the idea of sharing his home and owners. Ideally, you want to give them a smooth, safe introduction to make sure their relationship starts on the right foot. It becomes a two-step process. The first is the actual introduction and the second is the management of the new dog in your home. The Introduction To start with, be sure to leave your current dog at home when you go to pick up your new dog. Next, you… Read More Continue Reading

Puppy Mills

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Which would you rather do? In short, when you are buying a puppy at a pet store, it came from a puppy mill. In addition to being sold in pet stores, puppy mill dogs are also sold directly through the public via the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets and flea markets. You may wonder, why does it matter where the puppy came from? It is because buying dogs that come from puppy mills supports an inhumane industry. Puppy mills make sure that profit comes first over the well-being of the dogs that they sell. A responsible breeder places their primary importance on producing the healthiest puppies they… Read More Continue Reading

Wolf Hybrid Dogs

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“When we try to tame Mother Nature, she often turns against us.” – Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer A wolf hybrid dog is a dog crossed with a wolf. This cross can happen in various percentages from small to great. Any percentage of a wolf mixed with a dog should be considered a wolf hybrid. This is often the danger of wolf hybrids, you never know what you are going to get. There are breeders out there who advertise their pups as hybrids when they are almost pure wolf. This is an especially dangerous scenario. As the domestic dog has descended from a wolf, many people think that it won’t… Read More Continue Reading

Loose Leash Training

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It turns out that dogs don’t know they should walk without pulling the leash or lagging behind unless you teach them. This can be a challenge as dog get excited about exploring outdoors and they move faster than we do. Some dogs want to walk as quickly as they can, while others want to sniff around and investigate anything around them. To teach them properly, you should consistently never allow them to pull. Red Light, Green Light According to the ASPCA, there are several ways to train your dog on a loose leash. One of these is known as red light, green light. Begin by walking the way you want… Read More Continue Reading

Sports for Dogs

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CaniX Ever heard of CaniX? It is a form of cross country running with your dog. It is appropriate for any size of dog, big or small. To do CaniX with your dog, you will need a running harness, a flexible lead and a walking belt. CaniX is a great way to get exercise for you and for your dog at the same time. CaniX UK says that you should aim for 30 minutes of running with your dog five times a week. The idea is to get your dog to pull you to run faster. There are worldwide CaniX clubs around that hold races that you can participate in.… Read More Continue Reading

How to Use Rewards with Dogs

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One effective way to reward your dog is with what is known as a reward marker. This is a way of communicating with your dog the exact moment that they do something right. A reward marker is a sound that is made before the dog receives the treat. This sound can be made with a clicker, in what is known as clicker training. Clickers are beneficial as they are easily heard by most dogs. With practice, precise timing can be easily communicated. It is a distinguishable sound that is not likely to be confused with background noise. Be aware that a clicker may be too loud for some dogs such… Read More Continue Reading

Vet Dogs: Mission K-9 Rescue

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A non-profit organization, Mission K-9 Rescue is devoted to bringing happiness to veterans and military dogs who have retired. Many people don’t realize that there are thousands of dogs who have unknowingly risked their lives protecting military personnel. These dogs have carried out important missions like detecting bombs, drugs, weapons and more. Mission K-9 rescue works to provide money to aid these rescue dogs. They are in charge of transporting the dogs, and handling their adoption into their new family. It costs money to ship the dogs back to the United States to become adopted. These dogs must have a handler accompany them on their journey. Having the money and… Read More Continue Reading
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Is dog breeding tormented by its biggest crisis ever?

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Dog breeding is a pretty sensitive field where antagonism are extremely present. On one hand, you have dog breeders disagreeing within themselves, whether it is because of genetics or simply politic and etic beliefs. On the other hand, animal rights activists tend to harass the media platforms with aggressive campaigns against dog breeders and puppy mills, while promoting adoption from shelters. So who’s right? Let’s find out… What Are Dog Breeders Disagreeing About? One thing is sure: dog breeding always ends with a prospect owner paying a sum of money to adopt a puppy. Dog breeders tend to have opposed views about this transaction. Many refuse to call it a… Read More Continue Reading

Do Dogs Watch TV?

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In short, it depends on the dog. What breed a dog is may have an influence on how he reacts to images on the television. For example, hounds which are driven by smell may not care too much about what is visually going on, but herding breeds like terriers may be more interested. Dog owners may commonly leave on a radio or TV when they leave home, in hopes that hearing the sound will be more comforting than hearing the silence. Nicholas Dodman, veterinary behaviorist at Tufts University talks about dogs watching TV when he says, “They orient to things they’re interested in, look at it for a couple of… Read More Continue Reading