Summer is barbeque and picnic time and a favorite all-American treat is corn on the cob – good for us, but can be deadly for our dogs. Dogs love the crunchiness of corncobs and if some melted butter remains, so much the better. But corncobs don’t chew up easily and large chunks can be swallowed, […]
Dog Care
Caring for a dog is an extremely fulfilling experience but also a responsibility. Dogs need to be groomed, bathed and of course loved. Dogs with special needs are a challenge and puppies require extra care until they get older.
Keeping Your Furry Friend Safe while out on the Road
A few safety tips so your pooch is comfortable during traveling:[1] Never leave your dog in the car unattended: Even if you think it’s cool enough outside and you leave the car windows cracked open, temperatures in a car can quickly escalate and kill your dog. Even a car parked in direct sun on a […]
Choosing a Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
In choosing a dog walker/pet sitter, you are entrusting your beloved pet to someone else. It’s important to choose the right one for you and your pet. You can find a dog walker/pet sitter by asking your vet, through the recommendation of a friend, the humane society, pet rescue organizations or your dog trainer. Check […]
About Doggie Daycare
If you’re away from home all day, Doggie Daycare may solve the problem of leaving your dog home alone. Many dogs become stressed when left alone for long periods. They resort to destroying your house or yard and/or barking and howling, annoying the neighbors. Crate training is one way to handle the situation. But Doggie […]
Why Waste Your Time Picking Up Poo?
I have been learning from the articles on Petwiki for a while now and decided it was time to share some knowledge of my own. I have an awesome Lab named Maggie. The not so awesome part is having to pick up after her in the yard. For one, our city really cracks down on […]
The Importance of Leashing Your Dog
Leashing your dog – a subject close to my heart. When you leash your dog, it’s an important part of teaching that you are the pack leader. And you have control of your dog when leashed. I’ve heard many stories from people who tell me of their off-leash dogs that would never disobey a command. […]
Reasons Why Pet Waste Removal Is An Important Concept
Many pet owners often know how cumbersome a task pet waste removal is. There are many pet owners who are unable to take care of pet waste removal duties. Some of the reasons may include the following: Hectic schedules of the pet owner Duties with children take up a lot of time Some pet owners […]
The 10 Canine Commandments
The 10 Canine Commandments was originally by The Dog Listener. We’ve changed one word – instead of “buy”, we’ve used “adopt.” 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. ANY SEPARATION FROM YOU WILL BE PAINFUL TO ME. Remember that before you adopt me. 2. GIVE ME TIME TO UNDERSTAND what you […]
Puppy Place
Celebrate National Puppy Day , March 23rd, by adopting a puppy. Of course, have a family discussion first and make sure your are all ready to make a commitment to take on the responsibility of puppy ownership. Before choosing a puppy, do your research. Choose a puppy that will fit into your life style as […]
Dogs and Mud Puddles
We all love our dogs and spring. But spring is also a time when the ground thaws out and makes mudpuddles. And in this case, your dog can drink from them. Besides being unsightly, it could also lead to illness. But there are ways to prevent it, notably: Give the dog a drink before you […]