A dog not drinking water isn’t always a crisis, but it’s always worth paying attention to. Sometimes it’s just fussiness. Other times, it’s a sign something’s off, like sore teeth, stress, or even the wrong type of bowl. Whether it’s come on suddenly or crept up over a few days, you’re right to be concerned….
Whether your dog sloshes water across the kitchen floor, barely drinks enough to stay hydrated, or turns every bowl into a splash zone… having the right water bowls for dogs makes a bigger difference than you’d think. Here’s a roundup of the ones that actually solve the most common problems. Full Transparency. This page contains…
Bloat… I thought I knew what it was. I mean, I’ve stuffed my face with cake and felt all bloated and uncomfortable. Once I learned about how it affects dogs though, I knew I had to do a deeper dive into how to prevent bloat in dogs. It’s so serious, every dog owner should be…
I’m going to share a story about the morning I found green algae in the dog water bowl, and why I was hunting for something unusual. Fair warning, do not read this while eating because there’s some yucky stuff about to be discussed. Full Transparency. This page contains affiliate links. That means if you click…
Crates keep dogs contained but they don’t have to be a holding pen. For dogs that whine, bark, howl, pace, and even try to escape, what you need isn’t just a way to contain your dog, but a way to teach a dog to relax when you’re not around. That way, you can go about…
Dogs can experience nearly every type of anxiety that humans do. From separation and social anxiety to phobias and general anxiety. However, unlike people, they don’t develop conditions like selective mutism, since they don’t use language in the same way. That said, they may go silent or “shut down” in fearful situations. Discover the 6…
Every situation is different. I thought we had a dog with anxiety. Turns out, he just doesn’t like change. Nevertheless, I’ve been down the rabbit hole of looking up what the best treatment for dogs with anxiety is, and I can tell you, it starts with identifying the triggers. That’s because there’s different types of…
Have you decided to give a pup a forever home? Congrats! To make that forever as long as humanely possible, a great start is a puppy proofing your home checklist. For that, it helps to hear about the occasional mishaps of those who’ve successfully made it through the puppy-training phase (in our case, Staffies, but…