Seven Tips for Successful Westie Training

by Kathleen Jenkins

While westie training is one of the most vital responsibilities of a pet owner, obtaining favorable outcome is certainly not impossible. It’s not difficult as well considering that this breed is naturally easy to train. Training westies needs to be enjoyable both for you and your dog for it is during this time that he discovers matters essential for him to become well-behaved. In addition, training is also a great opportunity for you to find out more about each other thus improve the owner-pet connection. Continue reading

The Four Stages of Heartworm Disease

by Alison Graham

Heartworm for canines can be extremely severe, possibly fatal. When it has been diagnosed in your own family dog, it’s obvious that it is a highly worrying period. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet to determine which within the four categories (or phases) of the illness he is in prior to selecting the right course of heartworm medication for dogs available. Continue reading

Basset Hound Training Tools Every Owner Must Have

by Hannah Downey

It’s not peculiar if you will find a dog owner believing that basset hound training isn’t easy. With this breed known to follow their noses whenever they pick up an interesting odor, training them is truly one challenging task a dog owner may encounter. But every challenge isn’t impossible to surpass as long as you are equipped with the appropriate tools to keep you going. Continue reading

Dogs and Alcohol Poisoning

by Jerry Welsh

Most people that enjoys an alcoholic drink once in a while would know how a drunk dog would feel. Hard liquors may not really interest dogs because of their strong odors. The fruity and sweet taste of cocktails and the aroma and taste of beer would be very interesting to dogs. Dogs may also be trained by the dog owner to drink beer from the can. Continue reading

Is Broccoli Really Toxic to Dogs

by Jerry Welsh

Dogs are considered as members of the family thus owners would want the pet to live as long as possible. Dogs are well loved – even pampered and owners would provide everything needed to make the pet as comfortable as possible. Dog owners would always be ready to provide the dog with top quality pet food to ensure the optimum health of the pet. The kind of diet received will have a significant impact on the pet’s overall health. Commercial foods advertised to be of high quality may not contain the adequate nutrients needed by the dog. To ensure the health of the pet, dog owners would still provide vitamins and supplements. Dogs are as well given foods that are proven to be nutritionally beneficial to humans. Continue reading