To teach your dog to play bow, use her favorite treats to lure her head toward to the floor. As the front part of her body naturally lowers, her hind legs and bottom will rise. If you’re looking for an impressive dog trick, don’t forget about the classic bow. This trick puts the natural dog play […]
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To take your dog’s temperature, use an assistant to gently restrain and keep your dog still and distracted. Apply a small amount of lube, such as petroleum jelly, to the tip of a digital rectal thermometer. Insert the thermometer approximately one inch into the dog’s rectum until you hear a beeping sound to indicate the […]
A puppy cut is a single-length full body haircut that’s easy to maintain for many busy dog parents and active dogs, but it’s not the right cut for every dog breed. Dogster’s professional groomer explains why. A puppy cut is a dog’s haircut that is one, consistent, typically short length all over the dog’s body. […]
Practice teaching your dog to shake in a quiet space before introducing distractions. When she’s mastered the trick, impress your friends and family with her friendly greeting. Teaching your dog to shake is a classic dog trick that most dogs learn very quickly and will thrill your friends and family. Watch our dog trainer, Sassafras […]
Dogs have a thyroid gland in their necks that produces hormones. When excess thyroid hormones are released, hyperthyroidism occurs and results in negative effects in the body. This condition is most common in older dogs but is quite rare overall. Causes of hyperthyroidism in dogs A cancerous thyroid mass is the most common cause of […]
Sun exposure can be harmful to anyone, including dogs. Dogs can get sunburned and sunburns can lead to more serious problems, such as cancer. Also, sunburns can exacerbate some medical conditions like auto-immune disorders. Dr. Dori Calloway of VCA Animal Hospitals says hairless and thin-coated dogs can sunburn if exposed to UV rays. Here is […]
Getting our dogs’ attention is truly a foundation skill. It’s a signal for your dog to look toward you and to be mindful of what will follow. This can be a verbal signal, such as their name, or an audible signal like a “kissy” noise. Get attention I personally have two ways of getting my […]
Improving your dog’s well-being through things like bodywork, diet, and quality time enhances her learning ability – and her quality of life! Do you have the power to enhance your dog’s learning ability? The short answer is “yes”! While some breeds such as border collies and German shepherds have a reputation for being the “smartest” […]
From health benefits to environmental sustainability, there are a lot of perks to plant-based diets. But can our dogs thrive without eating meat or other animal products? “Can my dog be vegan?” Though many experts are hesitant to admit it, the answer to this increasingly common question is yes. But hold the phone…it’s not quite […]
If your dog is the kind who enjoys wearing sweaters and more or less happily tolerates your dress-up tomfoolery, this Halloween tag-team your costume. Just be sure it’s not too tight or hot — and don’t let your pup steal any of your Halloween treats. Big bee, little bee Here’s an easy-peasy, beezy costume. Human […]
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