Moving To A New Home & Why It Might Cause Your Dog Stress (Part 2)
As stated in Part 1 of this series, when you move to a new home, you are changing everything in life your dog has come to feel certain and comfortable about.
Moving To A New Home & Why It Might Cause Your Dog Stress (Part 1)
If you are considering a move to a new house, or are actually in the process of moving right now, you are probably stressing about some of the details. A major change of location, people, and surroundings can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. And if you think this is tough for you, consider how confusing and tense this can be for your dog or puppy.
10 Dog Travel Tips – Airplane Trip
I’ll start by saying that you should only take your dog on a plane trip with you if there are no other options. Having said that, let’s continue. Before buying your airline tickets, check your airline’s rules and regulations for dogs traveling on their flights. As for the general rules regarding dog travels, federal regulations state that your dog must be at least 8 weeks old and have been fully weaned before the flight day.
Basic Dog Travel Tips – Road Trip
Does your dog travel? Dogs make great companions when you’re on the road. In order to have an enjoyable road trip when traveling with your dog, there are things you will need to plan for ahead of time. Be prepared in case of an emergency or for some unpredictable event that may occur. Review the following 13 dog travel items and make sure that you have them packed and ready to go before you leave on that road trip with your dog.
Q & A: Shedding, Natural Remedies for Skin Problems, Feces Eating & Anal Gland Issues
Okay, we’ve been getting questions on some interesting topics lately…
Question: Shedding Much More Than Usual!
Dog Adoption: You Have Chosen A Dog, Now What?
Welcome to the final installment of this dog adoption series. I am always amazed at the assortment of dogs available from a dog shelter. The variety of sizes, breeds, and temperaments can give a family many opportunities to choose the ideal dog for their household. Another advantage of adopting a dog from the animal shelter is that you will most likely be taking home an older, housetrained dog. This is a time saver for busy parents who do not have the time to work with the dog every day until it is sufficiently socialized. And if that is not enough, the dog will probably have had some obedience training too. Taking this all into consideration -the house training, some obedience training, and the dog already being spayed or neutered- then an adopted dog becomes a smart choice for many people.
Adopting A Shelter Dog: More Questions You Must Ask
Sadly, today there are too many puppies being born and sold by amateur breeders and not enough homeless dogs being adopted and raised in a good homes with loving families. If you are a true dog lover and have a passion for these animals, consider visiting your local animal shelter instead of purchasing a new puppy from the newspaper or pet store.
Consider Adopting A Shelter Dog
Do you consider yourself a true dog lover? If you could do something that would greatly benefit the dogs of this world, would you be open to giving a little extra time and patience to bond with and teach your new dog?
Should You Get A Male Or Female Dog?
Once you choose the breed of your new dog, another decision you must make is whether you want a male or a female dog. This could be an important issue or not, depending on what you are looking for in a dog. For example, if you are looking for the most healthy, friendly and playful puppy in the litter, then gender might not be a deciding factor for you. Your choice will be derived from how that particular puppy responds to you and others in comparison to the rest of the litter.
Dog Breeds: Which Dog Best Fits Your Lifestyle?
So you decided that you want to get a dog, and you have that perfect dog already pictured in your mind. Yes, you two look great together, but how do you know if that breed of dog is right for you?
