One could think puppies are exceptionally adorable so we’re quick to forgive their puppy mishaps during the training stage. How can anyone stay angry at those puppy eyes, and that wagging tail? Still, whatever you can do to help your pooch graduate from housetraining may make you love him that much more!

If you’re doing all you can but your efforts are still failing, take a moment, step back, and make sure you and pooch are not among the five common reasons behind difficult house training.

1 – Inconsistency

Your pup knows you mean well; you know he wants to delight you, but without a schedule, the likelihood of accidents remains enormous! Dogs like pleasing their owners; yelling and hitting will not get you to your housetraining goals any sooner.

When you do need to tell pup, ”NO” then the key is to catch him in the act. Take him outside immediately, and if needed you may think about adding an extra potty break to the schedule. [Read more…]

Living (and loving) Life

Arthritis is a painful and progressive disease that affects nearly all cats and dogs to some degree later in life. The condition is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the joints and typically causes pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis, but medications and lifestyle changes can halt progression of the disease and greatly improve symptoms.

Below are ten steps you can take to improve your pet’s comfort level.  [Read more…]

House training can be overwhelming when trying to teach your dog when and where to relieve himself. Every little accident or set back can make you wonder if your pup will ever catch on to this sought after skill. Set a schedule for potty breaks provide a little supervision, and the task of housebreaking your dog will be a success.

There are products available that are designed specifically for house training. Housebreaking products can minimize the stress of this training task and make house training a much quicker task. Take a look at these five products that can help make house training your dog easier. [Read more…]

If you are someone who has a dog or any other pet that you keep outdoors, one of your first priorities is going to be keeping your animal safe. Animals can become curious or even spooked, and before you know it, they end up out of your yard and onto the neighbor’s property or worse, they end up in the street, surrounded by fast-moving vehicles. If you have a pet that needs to be outside, it is time for you to consider electric pet fences.

When thinking about electric pet fences, it is important to understand how they work. All pet fences work by having the animal wear a collar with a special receiver on it. This is connected to an underground wire or to a wireless system that is set up around the home. When the dog or cat passes the set boundary, it receives a mild, unpleasant shock. While the shock is not enough to hurt the animal, the sensation is definitely one that the animal does not want to repeat, causing the dog or cat to shy back onto your property. [Read more…]

While your home might be safe for you and even your young children, there are a number of hazards in every home which can unwittingly put your pets at risk. Animals can get into places people can’t, and young animals especially can be particularly inquisitive. Whether you’re getting a brand new puppy or kitten or simply want to make sure your home is as safe as it can be for any existing pets, this guide will do its best to help you.

Poisons – As with children, any pills or products containing potentially dangerous chemicals (for example cleaning products such as bleach) should be kept well out of reach. This means high up and preferably secured with child-proof latches; animals can be remarkably good at opening cupboard doors. Additionally certain types of food are poisonous to pets; chocolate, for example, can easily kill a dog. [Read more…]