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Do Puppies Calm Down After Being Spayed?
This is one of the hugely common questions for pet owners; Do puppies calm down after being spayed? We hear it so often "Oh, get her done, it'll calm her right down" and, it's so common place that there must be something to it. Spaying or neutering a puppy...
After Neutering: How To Care For Your Dog After Surgery
Congratulations on getting your puppy neutered! Now, let's look at how we care for your neutered dog after their surgery. This is an important step in ensuring we tackle the overall number of unwanted pets by promoting responsible breeding and restricting the...
About Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Yeast infections in the ear are so uncomfortable for our dogs. It's something that makes my dogs really pathetic. As a dog owner, it’s important to be aware of the various health issues that can affect your furry friend. One of the most common problems that dogs face...
What Dog Breeds Have Dewclaws On Their Back Legs?
Your dog’s dewclaws are the equivalent of a human thumb. But not all breeds of dogs have that extra claw on their rear feet. Not all dogs require dew claws (or hind dewclaws) as part of the breed standard, but it can be really beneficial for dogs that...
Does Dog Insurance Cover Training or Behavioral Issues?
Dog insurance is a pretty confusing subject, and what's more confusing is that some insurance does cover elements of training - but not all of them do. Dog insurance has grown in popularity as more pet owners recognize the importance of ensuring their...
10 Steps to Achieving Cooperative Care For Your Dog
Cooperative care training is a stress-free approach to dog ownership that allows you and your pet to enjoy each other's company without sacrificing your own health or well-being. It's not about forcing your dog into situations where they don't want to be; instead, it...
11 reasons why your puppy has started peeing in the house again
A huge question that comes again, and again is "Why has my puppy started peeing in the house again?" It's the first thing that pet parents aim for, right? A daily schedule to create a successful toilet training endeavour and, I'll totally admit, I was the same,...
16 dog breeds that look similar to German Shepherds
The German shepherd dog is one of the worlds most recognisable dog, but sometimes we don't want that. We wants something a little different, but with a similar vibe. This is what we're going to chat about! German Shepherds were bred to be a herding dog, but now...
Vasectomies for dogs vs traditional neutering
When our young dogs get to sexual maturity, we dog owners start looking at spaying and neutering. This is a big step in the metaphorical responsible dog parenting handbook as (certainly in the united states) most people have been told to spay and neuter their pets...
Why Did My Puppy Pee On Me? Puppy Expert Explains
When you get peed on... it's a moment of confusion followed by disgust, swiftly followed (usually) by grumpiness and confusion once more. Which is why you're likely reading this right now, huh? Dogs are supposed to be our best friends and protectors, but when they pee...
Silver Labrador Retriever Vs Weimeraner
There's a lot of controversy on this online at the moment. The Silver lab vs the weimeraner. Are they the same? Are they different? Has the labrador been cross bred to get that silver coat? If so, did they nab that quality from the weimeraner gene pool? The truth is...
8 Best Alternatives To Puppy Pads To Toilet Train Your Puppy
Dog owners everywhere get the idea pushed at them now that puppy pads are the best way to toilet train their dog - but did you know there are alternatives? One of the worst things about Puppy pads is that they're disposable plastic backed pads that are not recyclable...