Dogs digest food much more quickly than humans. It only takes 6 to 8 hours on average for a dog to digest food. However, this can be affected by many factors, including size, age, and underlying health problems. Knowing what is normal and what are signs of serious health concerns will help you catch problems […]
Puppies
Bonding with your dog isn’t necessarily automatic. In fact, it often takes work. By learning your dog’s “love language,” finding ways to spend time with them doing things you both enjoy, and doing your best to keep them healthy and happy, you’ll forge an unbreakable bond with your dog. Here are 15 different tips and […]
Why are dogs scared of fireworks? It can be because of things like their sensitive hearing, breed, age, or experiences they had as a puppy. Dogs show their anxiety in many ways, from the obvious barking and hiding to the subtle panting or yawning. Calming dogs down from fireworks requires a layered approach that can […]
To make sure your puppy grows up into a happy and well-behaved dog, you will need to train them. It may sound overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This Puppy Training 101 guide will give you all the basic puppy training info you need for socialization, crate training, potty training, leash training, and basic […]
Puppies’ rapid growth and developing body means they need nutritional support that food alone may not provide. The best supplements for puppies provide your puppy with the building blocks they need to grow into happy, healthy adults. They can even help prevent or diminish certain conditions, like joint issues! The best puppy supplements should include: […]
Getting a new puppy is very exciting! But the first month with the puppy is the most challenging and overwhelming. I want to talk about the most common mistakes you may encounter and offer some new puppy tips for avoiding or fixing them. Often, we bring a dog home, unhook the leash, and set it […]
When to start giving supplements to my puppy? Perhaps the most frequently asked questions are when one should start giving supplements to their puppy? Do puppies need supplements at all? Or is it better to wait until the dog is older? When we were developing our Growing Puppy supplement, we discussed this question with veterinarians […]
When we got our first dog, I lived in the suburbs, had a part-time job, three very active boys under 8 y.o., and a husband who was on the road 80% of the time. Needless to say, I was busy beyond belief. So, the topic of how and what to feed Cody was never high […]