If you want a dog that doesn’t take much room, look for pocket puppies, which are tiny dog breeds. Pocket puppies are usually half the size of larger toy dog breeds. A pocket puppy reaches a maximum adult weight of five pounds or less. Pocket puppies are designer breeds created by breeding two tiny dogs…
Often dog owners struggle with their dogs eating everything. We are not talking about just human foods but even indigestible objects. A dog who eats everything is destroying things in your house and putting himself in danger. Even walking with your dog will cease to be pleasant when you are constantly worried about what your dog…
It is natural for dogs to lick. While grooming, mother dogs lick their pups, and pups lick each other. Dogs lick to show their affection and even to let us know that they want to eat. Though licking comes naturally to dogs, some dogs tend to overdo it. Often there is a behavioral or medical…
Teaching your dog to fetch might seem like one of those things that require minimal effort and skill. After all, dogs love playing fetch, right? Indeed there are a few dogs that catch on to the objective of the activity instantly. However, most dogs are generally clueless and are bound to sit and stare at…
Most people like to keep their yard neat. The last thing you want is for your neighbors’ dog to use your yard as his favorite place to poop. A dog pooping in somebody else’s yard can spoil the friendly relations between neighbors and lead to severe consequences such as arguments and physical fights. Things don’t…
Whining or the long high pitched cry is a common form of communication among dogs. However, continuous whining can irritate and become a bad habit if left uncorrected. We often have pet parents asking us, “how to stop my dog from whining?” There are definitely ways to address the problem. To help you, we have…
It is usual for dogs to bark, and it is through barking that dogs communicate with us. However, it can be frustrating when your dog barks and lunges at other dogs while the two of you are out on a walk. After all, nobody wants to spend their walk pulling on the leash every couple…
Dogs that bite when they are excited are challenging, annoying, and dangerous. Puppies that bite while playing grow out of it, but adult dogs will continue to bite if not taught to behave in the right way. Today we are going to answer your question, “how to stop my dog from biting when excited.” An…
You obviously share a bond with your dog and are willing to put up with some of his bad habits because of your love for him. Though you understandably want to train your dog out of bad habits, you may tolerate the occasional chewing on furniture, the digging in the yard, or the begging for…
Some dogs become territorial around food and they can turn hostile even to their owners while attempting to guard their food. When a dog becomes possessive of food, there is a risk that those around it can get bitten. If you are worried about how to stop a dog from being possessive of food, don’t…
Dealing with a flea problem is not something that anyone enjoys and it is important to know how to keep fleas off dogs and other pets. Flea bites are not just limited to your pets, you can also get bitten, especially on the ankle, which is not pleasant. The worst part is the suffering flea…
Dogs may bark for many reasons including when calling out to other dogs, when bored, afraid, anxious or when protecting their territory.