How Long Should a Dog’s Nails Be?
The correct dog nail length is when the nails don’t touch the ground when your dog is standing still.
Does Your Dog Have Hair or Fur?
What’s the difference between dog hair and fur? While the terms are often used interchangeably, grooming experts offer definitions that describe your dog’s coat.
How Often Should Your Wash Your Dog?
When should you wash your dog? It depends on your dog’s coat, lifestyle, activities, age, and health. Here’s how to reduce allergens, minimize shedding, and keep your dog smelling fresh.
How to Bathe Your Dog
Follow these instructions and suggestions for dog bathing products to make bath time a pleasant and beneficial experience for you and your pup.
DIY Gifts for Dogs: Homemade Dog Shampoo
These easy DIY dog gifts are worth making for yourself as well as dog-loving friends. Natural food stores and online retailers sell a variety...
A Counter-Conditioning Protocol for Nail Trimming
1. Determine the location of touch your dog can tolerate without reacting fearfully or aggressively. Perhaps it’s her shoulder, perhaps her elbow, or maybe just...
What’s The Best Grinding Tool For Your Dog’s Nails?
There are dozens of grinding tools on the market – products specifically for trimming dogs’ nails, as well as rotary tools designed for woodworking...
Grinders vs. Clippers: What’s Best for your Dog’s Nails?
Maybe it’s the telltale click-clack as your dog moseys across the kitchen floor. Or the unmistakable and often painful raking sensation when she jumps...
Help! My Dog Always Smells Bad
Most of us love snuggling with our dogs and burying our noses in our dogs' soft, shiny coats. But if you find yourself avoiding that last activity due to your dog's persistent unpleasant odor, read on!
The MudBuster: A Dog Paw Cleaner That Makes Cleaning Dog Feet Easy
A great paw cleaning tool for cleaning muddy feet, treating dogs with yeasty feet, or rinsing salt or other ice-melting chemicals off your dog's paws.
Your Dog’s Physical Characteristics (And Why They Matter)
if you are aware of them before your dog suffers an injury. For example
How to Train Your Dog to Accept Husbandry Chores
I put my hands on my dogs at least a few dozen times a day. It might be to attach or untangle a leash, look into ears, check teeth, brush or trim fur in various places, put on a Thundershirt, apply flea and tick preventative, or just to feel the soft silky warmth of dog under my hand. We humans are a tactile species, and with our handy opposable thumbs, we're always doing something to manipulate our canine companions and their body parts.
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Grateful for Dogs on This and Every Thanksgiving
It goes without saying that on a holiday devoted to gratitude, that I am grateful for my dogs. While they are occasionally a source of concern they are daily a source of amusement and affection, companionship and comfort.