Key Takeaways As you hit the road for summer trips with your canine companions, make sure they won’t suffer from car sickness. Dogs become sick either because of motion or anxiety about the car. Figuring out the cause will guide your approach. Anxious dogs can be trained to like car rides with gradual conditioning, working… Read More

It’s safe to say that Elise Vincentini is not a fan of fireworks. As pet parent to two Weimaraner dogs who are sensitive to loud noises, she takes some rather extreme measures to keep her pups from panicking when her Seattle neighborhood turns into a sonic battlefield on the Fourth of July. One of her… Read More

Key Takeaways Dogs adopted from shelters, rescues, or unscrupulous breeders may have emotional issues from abandonment or trauma. Dogs are not people, and by learning the basics of “pack dynamics” you can ease any anxiety and resolve most behavioral problems. Pet parents must show their dogs that they are the pack leader, so the dog… Read More

So, you are in Northern California or New York City where the COVID-19 virus is running rampant and you’ve been ordered to shelter-in-place, in other words, stay home. Even without a shelter-in-place requirement, with so many businesses and recreational activities shut down, you may find yourself home more than usual and looking for ways to… Read More

Book: ‘Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You’ Author: Clive D.L. Wynne Any dog lover has experienced it. The way your dog gazes intensely at you, the nuzzling for pets, the anxiety or sadness they seem to feel if you leave their sight for even a minute. It sure feels like love…. Read More

Pet parent Carl had the scare of his life this summer when his shepherd-border collie mix Mollie suddenly took off while he was visiting his brother in a wooded part of New York state. One day Carl turned his back on Mollie in an open area and she was gone. Carl was surprised because usually… Read More

January is Walk Your Dog Month, and how convenient that it coincides with the time of year when many people have resolved to get in better shape, lose weight and burn off some of the excess calories they consumed around the holidays. It could be that just being a dog parent will help you stick… Read More

Key Takeaways Chihuahuas may shake because of their naturally high metabolisms. Cold weather can make a Chihuahua shiver and shake due to cold sensitivity. Chihuahuas don’t typically shake unless they are cold or stressed out. It is important to train and socialize your Chihuahua early to prevent fearfulness. Healthy Paws provides additional information about Chihuahuas… Read More

Puppies are adorable poofs of fur that have seemingly endless stores of cuteness. Even with all this cuteness, puppies still need to be trained to be well-behaved members of the family, starting from the day they come home. Training a puppy requires time, consistency, and patience (and plenty of treats!). If you’ve recently brought home… Read More

You leave your house to head to the office, or maybe just to run an errand or two. Upon your return, instead of being greeted by a wagging dog, you’re met with a mess in the living room and an anxious-looking pup who isn’t sure what your reaction will be. This frustrating recurrence wasn’t what… Read More

Whether you’re basking in the joys of puppyhood or have a mature dog that could use a little behavior curbing, training a dog is no simple feat. It requires heaps of patience, diligence, and a firm — but not too firm — approach. One of the most important aspects of training a dog is learning how to… Read More