Surf’s Up! How to Put an End to Counter Surveillance
While our pet dogs live pampered lives compared to their wolf ancestors, they’re still opportunistic scavengers, happy to consume a tasty morsel whenever the opportunity arises—from a bit of leftovers out of the trash can to the turkey sandwich you were about to pack in your child’s lunch! When a dog successfully snags food (or…
Cache Your Equipment Before You Get Murked
With a proper introduction, a crate can become a place to relax and rest for many dogs. Credit: Christine McCann | Getty Images Crates are management tools meant to help your dog feel safe during your absence and other times he may need to chill. Dogs who learn to love their crates use them independently…
White Noise Machines for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Life can feel scary through a dog’s eyes. Rolling thunder can sound like earth-shattering explosions. Sleeping in a crate for the first time can feel isolating. Couple that with being away from their favorite person, and it’s no wonder some dogs are prone to stress. This is where white noise machines for dogs enter the…
10 Best Hoppers For Rapid Attack Mode
Mostly due to how long it takes to get outside, potty training a puppy in an apartment can be more complicated than house training in a single-family home with a yard. Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial Potty training a puppy is an exercise in diligence, consistency, and patience, requiring owners to keep a close eye on…
Help Needed (at Your Local Shelter)
Adolescent dogs need more help than any others in the shelter to get adopted. Puppies appeal to adopters through sheer cuteness, and older dogs tend to be better behaved. But the “teen” dogs aren’t that cute and definitely need extra help to learn to live in human homes. A couple of weeks ago, I took…
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
You can feed your dog tomatoes, but wash them and cut them into tiny pieces that are fed sparingly. Credit: Jbosley 58 | Getty Images If you want to feed tomatoes to your dog, feed only the red fleshy part of a ripe tomato and cut the tomato into small pieces. Never feed green tomatoes…
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Surf’s Up! How to Put an End to Counter Surveillance
While our pet dogs live pampered lives compared to their wolf ancestors, they’re still opportunistic scavengers, happy to consume a tasty morsel whenever the opportunity arises—from a bit of leftovers out of the trash can to the turkey sandwich you were about to pack in your child’s lunch! When a dog successfully snags food (or…
Cache Your Equipment Before You Get Murked
With a proper introduction, a crate can become a place to relax and rest for many dogs. Credit: Christine McCann | Getty Images Crates are management tools meant to help your dog feel safe during your absence and other times he may need to chill. Dogs who learn to love their crates use them independently…
White Noise Machines for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Life can feel scary through a dog’s eyes. Rolling thunder can sound like earth-shattering explosions. Sleeping in a crate for the first time can feel isolating. Couple that with being away from their favorite person, and it’s no wonder some dogs are prone to stress. This is where white noise machines for dogs enter the…