Turns out there’s actually a scientific cause for why dogs always spin around in a circle before finally deciding exactly which spot is best for relieving themselves. Plainly stated, dogs have a preference for pooping on magnetic north and the...
Some cats are natural talkers and meow about everything. Siamese cats, especially, have a reputation for being talkative. If you want a quiet cat, stay away from the Oriental breeds. Other cats are naturally quiet and only meow when it’s really...
Do pets grieve?
Most of us would answer yes. When we experience the loss of a pet, we go through a grieving process, with the 5 stages including denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Our furbabies have a very similar pet grief...
Dog crate training is one of the most powerful tools you can use to create safety for your dogs and puppies (and sanity for you as their loving parents)!
Learning how to stop dog barking problems always needs to start with an understanding of why your dog is barking, whining, or howling in the first place! Dogs bark to communicate. It’s normal for dogs, but can drive us crazy when they do it at...
Fear of loud noises, including sounds of thunder, fireworks, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, and much more, is a common problem in many cats and dogs. A phobia is a fear that is consistent, persistent, and irrational. Some dogs with noise...
If you’ve never come home to find energetic puppies or bored dogs have chewed up or destroyed something, you’ve been doing everything right!
It can be a scary world out there, and our pets may need some help dealing with it. Keeping our pets happy and reducing dog and cat stress improves their overall health.
Puppy chewing is one of the worst obstacles to overcome as a dog parent. I remember the day like it was yesterday... bringing Rusko home. He was so small, so cute, so sweet, and... he was a nightmare at the same time! And, of course, Jax was no...
It's fall, the leaves are falling, and branches are falling along with them. Rusko absolutely loves to grab those branches, twigs, and sticks while we’re outside on our walks. Within minutes of relieving himself, Rusko has a stick for me....