Why do dogs scratch themselves? Every time I hear this question, my fur shutters a little! Well, why do humans scratch themselves? Because we all get itchy! But seriously, I get asked that question all of the time, so I might as well publicly answer it. There are many reasons why we might start scratching. […]
Humans, you wouldn’t want to have an accident in your house, would you? Well, great news! Puppies don’t enjoy pooping or peeing inside, either. See? You’ve already started housebreaking a puppy in the best way possible – you and your dog are already in agreement! When dogs are puppies, we leave our den area to […]
I like to look and feel my best. As a GoldenDoodle, my furry hair requires regular trimming, but that isn’t the only reason my parents bring me to the groomer. I need to get my nails clipped regularly. However, if some time passes between my appointments, I don’t worry. My parents know how to trim […]
Look, we really like our humans. We like you guys so much that we don’t enjoy being away from you for even a second. Some of us get real bummed out and pout, waiting at the door and willing it to swing open so we can see you again. Other dogs go wild when […]
I’ll put it out there. I don’t like ticks. At all. I’ve got thick fur, and those creepy crawlers can easily get onto my skin and go undetected. So, basically, I have no interest in making an acquaintance with them. Besides the fact that they’re blood suckers, they’re bugs that make a home of your […]
Depression in dogs is very real. Dogs are very emotional creatures. You may notice that your dog is lethargic, not excited to go for walks, or they’re just giving you the grumpy vibe. All dogs get down once in a while, but if this behavior continues for weeks at a time, you may want to […]
Do you know what to feed a sick dog? If not, try these two recipes! Before trying any of these remedies, please bring your sick dog to an animal hospital or veterinary clinic. Do not feed your dog bullion cubes, chicken stock or broth. These items are known to contain onions, which can be deadly […]
Heat stroke in dogs can be deadly. It’s the summer time and each day it gets a little bit warmer. The best way to prevent heat stroke in dogs is to adequately prepare for any hot environments your dog may be in. At the dog park, we always bring a jug of water and a bowl. Most of the […]
Dogs do dream. But what do dogs dream about? Most experts agree that dogs dream about playing with other dogs, chasing cats and other animals. How can you tell if your dog is dreaming? During a dog’s dream phase they can be often heard yipping and yelping in their sleep. Sometimes they even wake themselves […]
Napa has been easy to crate-train, thank goodness. The one thing our vet said to do, that would help us in the long term, is crate training. It’s really been a life-saver, because once he was used to, he’d go into a zen-like state every time we needed to put in him. He’s now like, […]
