Aversive collars, or collars that rely on physical discomfort or even pain to teach a dog what not to do, are not a humane option. While they may suppress the unwanted behavior, they don’t teach the dog what the proper behavior is and they can create anxiety and fear, which can lead to aggression. A … Read more
Did you know that dogs with predominantly white coats can be prone to deafness? Not all white dogs are deaf, but approximately 85 different dog breeds have been reported to carry the trait that causes congenital deafness. Despite the fact that albinism is uncommon in all animals, including dogs, many people mistake white-coated dogs or … Read more
One city in Washington state — Wapato — specifically bans all mastiff mastiff A mastiff is a large and powerful type of dog. Mastiffs are among the largest dogs, and typically have a short coat, a long low-set tail and large feet; the skull is large and bulky, the muzzle broad and short (brachycephalic) and … Read more
Since than the terms K-9 or K9 became commonly used for dogs in general, service dogs and working dogs. The Security, Rescue, Police and Army forces all over the world use the symbol ‘K9’ or ‘K-9’ on their police cars, on their clothing, on their patches and on their dogs. These K9 teams carry the … Read more
Sometimes They Are Grey; Sometimes Not Along with the blue nose, a silver or grey coat is another common trait associated with these dogs. Now, like the blue nose, the grey coloring is a recessive genetic trait, so it doesn’t always happen. You may be curious about the distinctive Gray Pitbull if you’ve heard about … Read more
Unlike mosquitoes, ticks, and other harmful insects, aphids cannot harm dogs. They have piercing mouthparts (called stylets) that they use to puncture plant tissue, but they can’t bite dogs, they can’t latch onto dogs’ hair or skin, and they can’t spread disease. Our pets can experience the same annoyance from bugs that we do. Some … Read more
Are White Pitbulls Deaf? No, White Pitbulls are not deaf. If you have a regular White Pitbull and not an albino or leucistic leucistic Leucism (/ˈluːsɪzəm, -kɪz-/) is a wide variety of conditions that result in the partial loss of pigmentation in an animal—causing white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales, … Read more
Wolves, foxes, and other canine animals all belong to the same family as dogs. But because of adaptations and domestication, they can consume almost any food, including raw meat. Because of their enhanced sense of smell, our canine friends often have no trouble detecting the presence of unfamiliar objects or people. For this reason, especially … Read more
Conclusion. Even though Bath and Body Works candles make your home smell wonderful, they may not be great for your dog. Many of these candles are made from potentially harmful paraffin and unnatural dyes and fragrances. Do your dog (and yourself) a big favor and snuff those candles out! The aromas of autumn are potent … Read more
Yes! Like most dogs, Aussies (and Mini Aussies) are active and outdoorsy, but still best suited to indoor living. Medium-large-sized homes with gardens are best, but they can do well in smaller homes, too. Just so long as they get everything they need to be happy and healthy! I knew I wanted a dog that … Read more