Dogs can’t communicate with words like we do, but they are speaking all the time, but in a different way. They communicate through body language, using their eyes, tails, mouth, muscles, their full body & sometimes with sound. They are sometimes very subtle that humans don’t even notice. Most dogs can pick up on other […]
Tag: puppy
#52. Doing These Things Before Your Pup is 20 Weeks Old, Will Help Prevent Future Fears.
I decided to write this post because my neighbor just got a new puppy & it. I know everything is new for him & he is a young pup, only 6 weeks old. In my opinion it is best if pups stay with mom & siblings till at least 8 weeks old, but easy for […]
#48. Celebrating ‘Echo’
Today I celebrate Echo’s birthday & the day he came into my family. I thought I would share about him on this day. Echo was one year old when I adopted him from a place Humane Society in Indiana. He was originally found with his 3 sisters in the fall in a hunting area of […]
#46. Leashes: A variety of Types & Uses
Whether you are walking your dog or cat, needing a tie out, training or wanting to explore with your dog, you need a leash unless you’re on your property or in an area where dogs are allowed off leash. I have a variety of leashes in a variety of lengths depending on where I’m going […]
#45. If I Were a Dog How Would I want to be Trained?
There are different philosophies out there about the best way to teach a dog. Sadly in the US there are no requirements to become a dog trainer & train dogs. You don’t have to go to school to learn, some pet stores only require you to take one basic training class with your dog & […]
#42. Bite Inhibition in Puppies, Kittens & Adolescent dogs
Bite Inhibition definition: A Carnivores ability to control the force of bites especially in social situations. When puppies or kittens play with their siblings & the offender bites a sibling with their sharp needle like teeth the sibling yelps & stops playing. This teaches the offender to play more gently. Sadly some puppies or kittens […]
#35. 15 Benefits of Walking Your Dog
The weather here is warming up, so many people are getting out more & walking your dog which is a great thing to do. In this post I will cover 15 potential benefits I discovered when walking your dog. You may be able to come up with another reason to walk your dog as well. […]
32. Harnesses: Find the Right Fit
If you prefer to use a harness over a regular flat collar, there are a variety of harnesses out there you could use for your dog or cat. Finding the right fit is one of the most important things. The reason I like harnesses is because I don’t want the pressure on my dogs neck, […]
#31. Vaccinate or Titer?
Definitions: Vaccinate: Treat (person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen. Titer: As known as an antibody serology testing, measures a dogs blood for antibodies to determine if they’ve responded to a vaccine. It can identify if a dog has enough antibodies to protect against disease & […]
#29 Do You Wonder What Breeds Your Dog or Cat Really Are?
When you are out & about with your mixed breed dogs, do people ask you “what breed or type of dog is he or she?” We often refer back to what we were told by the people or place we got our dog from. Let me tell you, I was one of those people, fostering […]