All Entries in the "Dog Care" Category
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?
My dog crops grass like a cow. He eats it with gusto whenever he encounters it, to the extent that my friends have begun to refer to him, jokingly, as ‘The Ruminant’.
Of course he can’t digest it ( not having the three stomachs a cow does!) so it will reappear one way or the other pretty soon…
Big Dogs Rule – (but be sensible!)
If you live in a condo or house, as long as it is a good size, a large dog just might be the one for you. But remember that a large dog needs room in which to run, so a good-sized backyard and access to a park or countryside is important. A large dog will need to be walked at least couple of times each day, half an hour plus, so if you are not able or willing to take on this task a large dog is not for you.
Introducing A New Dog To Your Pack!
Let’s say you’ve had just the one dog for a couple of years and the time has come, you feel, to add a second pooch to your home. Have you asked your current dog about this?
Of course you haven’t so make sure you that the first meeting between the established dog and the newcomer is optimized for maximum friendliness and away from ‘territory’…
Do You Talk Dog?
I’m sure you’ve seen those amusing video compilations on Amazon where dogs are filmed apparently talking. Usually the owners hear what they want to hear as in “I want my Mama!”
Well instead of pretending dogs can talk ‘human’ why not try to learn to speak ‘dog’?
Who’s In Charge? You Or The Dog?
An alien visiting us from a nearby galaxy might be forgiven for thinking your dog runs your household. You feed him, bathe him and even clear up his poop in the garden or road – ergo the dog’s the leader!
He’s the one the alien needs to communicate with to discuss the earth joining the Intergalactic Federation of Planets. The chances are this has already happened and is why we are not spending our vacations in Alpha Centauri this year…
Getting A Shelter Dog – A Deeper Bond!
These days, with the economy in the ditch, some people are having to abandon their pets because they cannot afford to feed them anymore. Sad as that might seem, it gives the dog seeker a chance to save one of these precious pets and give it a loving home.
Your local veterinary clinic often receives unwanted dogs and this would be the first place to look. If you don’t find a dog there, go to the local animal shelter. There you will definitely find dogs who have been abandoned for one reason or other.
