Ticks on Dogs: How to get through Tick Season Safely
Warm weather and spending time in nature often bring along one tiny creature that is a serious worry—ticks. Feeding on …
Dog Anal Glands: How to help your Dog
Have you ever washed your dog, scrubbed it well to remove the remnants of the rolling-in-the-dirt afternoon fun, and …
Brachycephalic Dog Breeds and their Health
In recent years, brachycephalic dog breeds have been gaining in popularity. For many, their wrinkled muzzles and …
The Mechanics of Prong Collars
The topic of prong collars can be controversial and emotive; this article will discuss some of the mechanics of prong …
Gaining Consent; is it ok to pat your dog?
Our love for dogs often causes absolute delight when we meet a cute puppy or fluffy dog whilst out and about. For some, …
Building a Strong Attachment Bond with Your Dog
There are four pet-parenting styles dog owners tend to practice, and each style influences the dog-human attachment …
The Biomechanics of Tug Part 1: Toy Selection
Playing tug with dogs is fun; handlers use this game for many reasons, including building drive, exercising and …
Is My Dog In Pain? What to look for and what to do
Pain: an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, as described by …
Carpal Hyperextension in Dogs. What it is and how to spot it
If your dog’s front legs appear flat-footed, as if the paws are longer than they should be, or are dropped …
Summer Exercise For Dogs
Summer is in the air; the days are getting longer and warmer, which is ideal weather for spending more time outdoors …
Why Dogs Bark and Problematic Excessive Barking
Barking is to dogs what speech is to humans—a natural means of communication. However, if the dog barks excessively at …
How to Cut & Trim Dog Nails at Home Safely
When you hear your dog’s nails clicking on the floor, you know it’s time for a pedicure. Nail trimming is …
Canine Arousal: Optimal Training Zone vs Over Arousal
Sometimes, environmental influences can be too stimulating for our dogs, resulting in their arousal rising beyond the …
Canine Cooperative Care and how to gain your Pets Trust
Approaching any treatments on pets with the desire for them to be willing participants in these processes has been …
A Guide to Canine Emotional Regulation
For complex beings—as dogs are—the development of emotional regulation skills is indispensable to one’s ability …
What Is Chicken Meal in Dog Food?
People often find themselves puzzled when reading pet food nutrition labels; some ingredients in commercial pet foods, …
