Dog Clothes

If you have a shy dog, you know that sometimes shyness can be every bit as tedious to do with as blatant aggression. Maybe one day you took your dog for a walk, and a stranger approached in the dog park, and suddenly your dog went crazy, barking like mad and attempting to flee.   Feeling embarrassed, you tried to apologize, but when you went home that day, you still had no idea what you could do about this kind of situation. You knew very well that behavior was likely to repeat again the next day.   There are a..  - Read More

All dogs look for attention, and all dogs need it.  But there are some dogs that go way overboard.  It doesn’t necessarily reflect poorly on your pooch.  Attention-seeking happens for a lot of different reasons.  Sometimes it is an abrupt change in your availability (maybe you adopted your dog over a vacation, and now you’re back at work).  Other times it could reflect on your dog’s past.    Regardless of the why, excessive attention-seeking behaviors can easily drive you crazy.  Barking at all hours, waking you up in the night, jumping on every person who walks through the door …..  - Read More

  Brrr!  We are right in the thick of winter, and it can sure get cold here in Canada.  You may be all set to get through the winter, but what about your dog?  Does your dog have everything she needs to stay warm, or should you be shopping for winter gear for dogs?  Here are some must-have items to add to your shopping list if you don’t already have them!   Dog snowsuit   If you enjoy going for long walks on snowy days, you want your beloved furry pal to be just as comfortable as you are.  You..  - Read More

  When you were a child and you wanted a dog, what did you say to your parents?  Probably, “Please, can’t we go to the pet store and buy a dog?”  Many people do not become aware that adopting a pet is an option until they get older.  When’s the last time you heard a child say, “Can’t we adopt a puppy?”    But once you do become aware that adoption is an option, you may wonder why you should adopt a dog instead of buying one from the pet shop.  Here are 6 very good reasons to consider!  ..  - Read More

  Trying to figure out the secret for getting rid of dog fleas?  Once they find their way into your home, it is pretty tricky to remove them from your environment.  You might think finding a single flea is no big deal, but odds are that flea is a sign that there are hundreds of eggs and larvae nearby just waiting to grow into adult fleas and breed more.  And if your dog has a lot of fleas, you are dealing with a full-on infestation.   Controlling fleas on your dog isn’t just about removing them from your pet.  It..  - Read More

Every dog needs toys!  But choosing the best toys for your pet can be a challenge.  There are so many different types of toys out there, and each of them has a different purpose.  Here are some considerations to ensure that you are getting the right toys for your pet.   Think about your dog’s breed when selecting toys.  Some types of dogs love to chew (Labrador retrievers and Golden retrievers are two prime examples).  Other dogs enjoy solving puzzles (like German shepherds).  You want to buy a variety of toys for your dog, but make sure that at least..  - Read More