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Should Dog Training Start When Young?
We're told good habits start young — true for pet dogs too. Every dog error reflects its owner; some go to extremes thinking freedom means ignoring bad behavior.
How to Treat Dog Bad Breath
As living standards rise, many choose a pet dog as company. But mostly due to poor care or other factors, dogs may get bad breath.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and What to Do
Normal dog stool is formed brown 1-2 times daily; diarrhea is soft/watery, more frequent, sometimes with blood or odor, and low energy. Causes range from diet and stress to viruses, bacteria, parasites, IBD, and tumors; fast, probiotics, and vet care by severity.
What to Do When Your Dog Gets Over-Excited
Excitement is the root of many bad behaviors; it removes the dog's needed self-control, and a constantly excited dog easily forms a string of bad habits. Here are ways to calm a dog down.
What to Do When Your Dog Rummages Through the Trash
We often see funny pictures of dogs trashing the home via the garbage bin, but your own dog doing it is a headache - you hate to hit it. A dog trainer tells us hitting does not work; here is what to do.
When Is the Best Time to Train a Dog?
A cute obedient dog is loved, but many struggle with training. Here is the best training time.
How to Solve a Dog’s Chronic Constipation
Constipation in dogs comes from low fiber, little exercise, or underlying illness, and counts as no stool for 48 hours. Mild cases improve with more walks, water, and plain pumpkin or apple.
How to Train Your Dog from Puppyhood
In a puppy's first year—a time of fast growth and peak learning—the dog is highly moldable, low in strength, and free of bad habits, so this year is the 'golden period' of dog training.
Tips for Training Your Dog
Many owners train their pet from a human viewpoint. Although dogs have lived with people for a while, don't expect a dog to grasp your good intentions—no matter how cute, its nature is a wolf in disguise.
The Life Stages of a Dog
A dog's nutritional needs change from puppyhood through its senior years. Knowing what and how often to feed at each stage helps your dog grow strong and stay healthy into old age.