Dog Care

Even if a dog is thirsty it may not necessarily drink from a bowl that you've set out. Learn how to entice a dog to drink with help from an expert in animal behavior in this free video clip.

If a dog does something bad like tearing up the home when you're not there, it needs to be punished the same way you would a child. Learn how to effectively punish a dog that tears up when not at home…

Having your dog dart out the front door of your home is a delicate time. Learn how to get your dog to com back to you when it darts out the front door with help from an expert in animal behavior in…

You can get plant burrs out of long dog fur in a very specific way. Find out how to get plant burrs out of long dog fur with help from a professional mobile dog groomer in this free video clip.

After your dog's cast has been taken off you should always be careful when cleaning his or her foot. Learn about cleaning a dog's broken foot when the cast is taken off with help from a professional…

You can get skunk spray out of a dog's fur in a few different ways depending on the severity of the situation. Get skunk spray out of a dog's fur with help from a professional mobile dog groomer in…

The Parson Russell Terrier is the AKC-recognized breed standard of the more commonly known Jack Russell Terrier. For all intents and purposes, the two breeds are basically the same, save that the…

Keeping your dog's kennel free of mud provides your pet with a clean and safe place to sleep and play. Some kennels are large areas enclosed with a chain link-style fence and others are small plastic…

Regulating the temperature in the shower often poses difficulty for young children when they transition from the traditional bath to the grownup shower. Both the hot and cold water faucets must be…

Most dogs, especially younger ones, would rather play with other animals than attack them. Although some consider dogs and cats to be natural enemies, there are many instances where they have become…

No matter how well you feed your dog, he will still love garbage. They just can't resist the smell of rotten food, wet cardboard or worse -- Its almost out of their control -- they can't help pawing…

While there are a few exceptions, most dog breeds bark. Some breeds are more prone to barking, especially working breeds. However, just as many smaller breeds such as toys and terriers bark. More…

Putty, often used in household repairs, can stick and clump in hair and harden when it dries, making it difficult to remove. If your dog happens to run through your work zone, he can create a sticky…

Toffee, chewing gum, caramel and other sticky matter can tangle and mat your dog's fur into itchy, painful clumps. Matted fur can irritate your dog's skin; however, painstakingly picking the clump…

Getting your dog to "hold" an object in its mouth is often the first command in a series of several to teach proper retrieval. It is also a useful command when training a service or helper…

Bluetick coonhounds are known for their hunting abilities and agility. This breed gets its name from its deep blue colored coat, which has flecks all over. Its short coat hardly requires any grooming.…

Just like guests staying a hotel, puppies and dogs staying at a kennel should have clean, sanitary accommodations. Having a number of puppies in a kennel at one time can be trying on many levels and…

There is nothing worse that a pesky pup trampling through your freshly planted garden or perfectly landscaped flowerbed. Rather than solving this problem with harsh chemicals or techniques that can…

Maltese dogs grow a long white coat that resembles the texture of human hair. Additionally, this hair grows continually throughout the dog's life making it necessary to groom the coat often. Longer…

Ticks carry numerous diseases, and can be devastating to humans as well as animals -- even massive, seemingly unpenetrable horses. These insects can pass along blood-born illnesses that can weaken the…

A dog in a state of overexcitement is experiencing a rush of emotion-fueled adrenalin and has lost his ability to respond to verbal commands that he may heed in a normal state. In a real way, he is…

Unlike a child, a dog cannot understand your explanation of why it is necessary to take a capsule to eliminate an infection or to reduce its pain. Because it is not likely to take a capsule willingly,…

The loss of a dog can be a profound event in a pet owner's life. Arranging for the burial of a pet is not an event many pet owners look forward to. Local authorities establish rules related to the…

From the human perspective, a pet’s chewing is a costly annoyance. To your dog, chewing is a natural behavior, not a deliberate act of destruction. Part of the challenge to you as an owner is to…

A dog with its head out of a car window as the vehicle motors down the street is a heartwarming image. You can almost see the smile on the dog's face. What you can't see is the grimace on the driver's…

The frame of a dog house is fairly easy to build, in that it can be made as a simple box. Framing the roof, however, can be a little more difficult. Although flat roofs are the easiest to build, they…

Certain dogs have mouths that feature additional lip folds. If you do not clean your dog’s lip folds, you let excess saliva and debris sit in the folds. This can create bacteria, which irritates…

One of the hardest things for your dog to do is leave a bandaged paw alone. According to Michael S. Garvey and Anne E. Hohenhaus, authors of "The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Dog's…

An Elizabethan collar is a collar placed on an animal when a veterinarian has performed surgical procedures or the animal has a wound or rash which needs to rest while it heals. An animal will try to…

Puppies are not simply small dogs. They are like human children, easily bored, curious and able to learn at a much faster rate than adults. Keeping a puppy amused is often a chore in itself if there…

Similar to humans, dogs have dental needs and can develop cavities, tarter and plaque. Dry dog food, hard bones and treats made to promote dental hygiene can help to keep your dog's teeth healthy.…

Although leather is a very durable material that is strong enough to restrain even a large dog, collars that are made out of leather will develop an unpleasant odor over time. Because the leather is…

As much as you love your dog, you may not be as fond of his large, bulky indoor kennel. Many dog owners utilize indoor kennels as a safe place to leave their dog while they are at work, or as a…

“Nintendogs: Chihuahua & Friends” allows you to play with and care for virtual four-legged friends on your Nintendo DS. While chihuahuas are the featured breed of the game, acquiring…

A massage is effective therapy for your dog, whether it is young or old, active or passive. Like humans, dogs are subject to defective genes, muscle strain and age-related degeneration that may cause…

Dogs make great pets but they can be hard to clean up after. These animals produce a natural odor in glands on their skin that sometimes rubs off on your household furniture and even your clothes.…

Man's best friend also may be the housekeeper's struggle when it comes to dog fur in your carpet. Unless you vacuum several times per day, you may face some clumps that can get caked into the carpet…

Let's face it: Dogs can be messy when they eat. A dog feeding station may cut down on this mess. Further, a dog feeding station helps older dogs with arthritis because they don't have to strain their…

Creating a safe, comfortable, dog-friendly environment in your back yard requires that you understand both landscaping and canine behavior. Certain plants help keep your dog warmer in winter and…

Schnauzer dogs are easily recognizable by their distinctive facial features, which include arched eyebrows, a mustache, and whiskers. There are three breeds of schnauzers; the standard schnauzer, the…

Your dog may need its teeth to be pulled, or extracted, for a variety of reasons. Generally, regardless of the reason, the post-operative after-care is consistent. Following your veterinarian's advice…

If you’ve ever had a dog jump up on you, slobber all over you or bristle and growl at you, you know you don't want your dog to act like that. Socialization produces a well-behaved, anxiety-free…

It is both very common and completely normal for dogs to chew on things around them. For puppies, it is an essential part of teething, and for dogs of any age chewing can be used for entertainment and…

Historically, shepherds of northern climates bred and kept dogs to tend livestock, and many of those breeds are still with us today. Although there are some dogs continuing the proud tradition of…

Kennel training for dogs that takes place in your home is referred to as "crate training." A crate is a kennel, sized for your breed that can be moved and transported. Typically crafted from…

One look at a bulldog's short and smooth coat and some automatically assume that the dog does not shed, or perhaps sheds just a few short hairs around the house. The problem, however, is not that…

Dogs are scavengers by nature and often search for food all throughout the house. Whether they steal food from the table, raid your garbage or surf the kitchen counters, the behavior can be damaging…

When dogs get bored, they can display destructive behavior such as chewing on the carpet. Young dogs are especially prone to chewing on items, because they use their sense of taste to explore their…

Six of the top 10 hardest-working dogs in the world come from the working dog class, according to Animal Planet. One of these also made the American Kennel Club's 10 most popular breed list in 2009…

Contrary to popular belief, it is easy to kill cactus plants when they go neglected. Cacti need three things in order to survive: food, water and sunlight. However, too much fertilizer, excessive…