If bleeding cannot be controlled after 20 – 30 minutes, proper clotting is not taking place and a veterinarian should be consulted immediately. Also consult a vet if the dog’s toe later becomes red, swollen or does not appear to be improving after a few days. We have all the information you need plus more … Read more
It’s understandable that being bitten by a dog can be a terrifying experience for anyone, so it’s common for people who were attacked as children to develop a severe phobia of our canine friends as adults. Almost no dogs will attack without provocation. Crossing paths with a needlessly aggressive hound that rips into human flesh … Read more
Crate training is extremely important for dogs. In order to make potty training simple, owners are typically advised to crate train their pets. There are a ton of other reasons to crate-train your puppy in addition to the fact that this is true. If you properly train your dog to use the crate, it should … Read more
60-Minutes is enough time for your pet to completely de-stress. You pups will get a nice long walk and lots of playtime and a meal. If your pups are less active, 60-Minute visits are still a great choice because your sitter will help your dog relax while you are away. Last winter, my neighbor planned … Read more
Time out should not last more than 3 minutes (typically 1-2 minutes is enough) or until the dog has been calm and quiet for a brief period (15-30 seconds). Initially, waiting for the dog to calm down can take some time. Training a puppy can be a daunting task, even for experienced pet owners. As … Read more
In short, there isn’t a set time when you should stop using puppy pads. If your pup waits for one to be put down before they go, they could equally have held their bladder until you let them outside. Our goal is to use our educational materials to help save the lives of dogs and … Read more
Ignore Your Puppy’s Crate Crying for at Least a Few Hours So while you want your puppy to initially settle and not be let out immediately upon whining, it is important that you do respond if your puppy wakes a couple hours later. If you spend enough time with dogs, you’ll no doubt notice how … Read more
A dog in good general shape can enjoy a 15 to 30 minute walk daily. Most breeds may need routine walks several times per day. Moreover, dogs with excellent health can enjoy long walks of up to two or more hours. Some will even hike with their owners for a couple of hours. This is … Read more
two hours It makes sense that our dogs would require a snack, just as we do, both before and after exercising. However, overfeeding your dog prior to exercise can result in bloat. When a dog’s stomach fills with air, liquid, or food and twists on itself, nothing can pass through, this condition is known as … Read more
Weaning to solid foods They still nurse, and mothers continue to produce milk for up to 10 weeks. Some nursing is for nutrition, but it is also a comforting, bonding activity for the puppies. Most puppies are fully weaned to solid food between 7 and 10 weeks of age, although the transition can occur earlier. … Read more