Gretel, Gabe, Gloria. Giggles, Gabby or Goal. The letter G has huge appeal when it comes to naming your puppy, because it’s not an overused member of the alphabet.
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Chocolate poisoning in dogs is not uncommon. Yet not every dog will be poisoned by eating chocolate. This often leads to confusion.
I’m going to explain why some dogs suffer...
LIMA dog training stands for ‘Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive’ dog training. So it’s not a specific method or protocol, but rather an over-arching philosophy, which you can apply to every training situation. Many professional dog trainers, including...
The iconic Blue Heeler is a stocky, driven and a vigorously zealous cattle driving partner. The Labrador Retriever was also born and bred for work in the field, but their hunting role required more patience and less...
I don’t know about you, but my dogs’ main recall cue is their name. They are whistle trained too, for when the command inevitably gets ruined by my kids calling them repeatedly, but each...
A rash on the groin is a sensitive and uncomfortable matter for our dogs! Dogs can experience the same skin problems on their undercarriage that they suffer anywhere else on their body. Rashes can be brought on...
Black nails on a dog are completely normal for some pets. Dogs with solid black coats almost always have black nails. And surprisingly, so do lots of white dogs! It’s also possible for one dog to have...
Whether you own a heavy shedding Labrador, or a tiny short-coated Italian Greyhound, if you live with a pup, you’ll need to learn how to get dog hair out of carpet. Dog hair sheds so that new...
Why do dogs hate cats? Dogs’ hatred of cats is legendary. Indeed, my own dog loudly chases cats out of our yard the moment he sets eyes on them. But surveys of people with pet cats and...
My dog spends half his time on the couch. Rolling, licking himself, and grinding his fur into the couch cushions. Knowing how to get dog smell out of couch upholstery might be one of the most underestimated...
