Free Dog Health Care Tips & Training Advice

Free Dog Health Care Tips

Free Dog Health Care Tips & Training Advice
Finding new ways to communicate with, and care for our dogs improves the lives of both pet and “parent”. All month long we will be adding new dog health care tips to the site! These dog care tips can help to strengthen the relationship you have with your dog.

New: Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is an age related disease that produces the deterioration of cognitive abilities. This condition is often characterized by subtle changes that cannot be traced to other illnesses, such as neoplasia (cancer), general infections or organ failure.

New: Parasites & Worms: What Every Pet Owner Needs To Know
Your pet has worms. What course of action should you take, how serious is it, how did this happen?
 
2008 Dog Products Of The Year Award Winners
Winners of the 5th Annual Dog Products Of The The Year Awards.

Active Dogs Are Healthy Dogs: An Interview With Agility Expert Cheryl Carter

PupLife talks with agility expert and dog trainer, Cheryl Carter, owner of Candy’s Canines.

Adopting A Dog From A Rescue Organization

Why not consider adopting a dog or puppy one from your local rescue group?

Anxiety Wrap Helps Dogs That Are Afraid Of Thunderstorms

The Anxiety Wrap often allows an animal to sleep through a storm.

Bringing A New Dog Home: Teaching Two Dogs To Get Along

We are pleased to provide these tips for introducing dogs properly into their new dog families.

Choosing A Name For Your Dog

Selecting the right name for your dog is important.

Choosing The Right Dog For Your Family

Tips on how to choose the right dog for your family dynamic.

Choosing The Right Dog Toys For Your Pet

Dog toys should be fun, durable, and most of all, safe. Here’s how to choose the best for your dog.

Choosing The Right Dog Treats For Your Pooch

Selecting the best dog treats for your furry friend.

Christmas Dog Safety Tips

Keep your dog safe this holiday season with these Christmas safety tips.

Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?

The destruction that often occurs with separation anxiety is not the dog’s attempt to punish or seek revenge on his owner.

Dog Arthritis: A Pain In The Joint

Dog arthritis, canine joint disease, and the steps that dog owners can take to assist pets suffering from joint pain.

Dog Gone Green: 5 Ways You (And Your Dog) Can Help Save The Planet

Today, pet owners want to do their part to help preserve our planet’s natural resources, and fortunately, there are plenty of options.

Dog Health Basics For New Dog Owners

Keeping your dog in optimal health is more important than ever.

Dog Leash Safety Tips

Keeping your dog on a collar and leash combo is not just good fashion sense: it’s the law.

Dog Supply Essentials: Preparing For Your New Dog By Judit Arroyo

There are a few “must have” items every dog and dog owner needs.

Dogs, Children & The Holidays: Keeping It Stress-Free

As the holidays approach, it’s a good idea to prepare your dog (and yourself) for a house full of guests.

Easy Walk Dog Harness Gently Stops Dogs From Pulling

The Easy Walk is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash.

Easy Walk, SENSE-ation Or SENSE-ible: Which No-Pull Harness Is Right For Your Dog?

Here’s how to decide which harness (the SENSE-ible, SENSE-ation or the Easy Walk) is best for your dog.

Getting A Puppy? Prepare For The Commitment!

Thinking about getting a puppy? Make sure you are prepared for the commitment by asking yourself the following questions.

Guests At The Door: Managing Your Dog’s Greeting Behavior

You can set your dog up for success by having a dog leash and healthy dog treats by the front door and in your pocket at all times.

Halloween Dog Safety Tips

It’s important to remember a few Halloween safety tips to keep your pets happy, healthy and stress-free.

Health Care Tips For Your Senior Dog

The following senior dog health care tips can help ensure your dog’s well being through the golden years.

Heartworm Treatment And Prevention Tips

With heartworm season fast approaching (and never actually going dormant in warmer climates), now is the perfect time to talk about heartworm treatment and prevention.

Helping Your Dog With Food Allergies

Food allergies are not uncommon for dogs and can present a challenge for both pet and pet owner.

How Dogs See Color

How do dogs see color? Are they color blind as many believe? The following article examines how dogs interpret brightness, shape, contrast and color.

How To Choose The Right Dog Bed For Your Dog

Every dog needs a place of his own, and the right dog bed can provide that perfect, quiet spot for any canine.

How To Teach Your Dog To Come When Called

When you call your dog to come, does he ignore you? Don’t feel jilted! He simply needs to learn a recall cue.

How To Teach Your Dog To Fetch

Fetch is a fun game for you and your dog to play. It promotes bonding and provides a great way for you to exercise your dog.

How To Teach Your Dog To Recognize Their Name

Does your dog know her name? Here is how to teach your dog to recognize her name and look to you when called.

Improving Your Dog’s Quality of Life Through Stretching By Jorn Oleby

Massage and stretching are an effective way to prevent muscle related problems and strain injuries and improve the quality of your dog’s life.

It’s PAWSible: The PupLife Interview With Dog Trainer Beth Ostrowski-Parks

A talk with Beth Ostrowski-Parks, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, author, and owner of It’s PAWSible! Dog Training Center in Westhampton, Massachusetts.

Muddy Paws: A Dog Owner’s Guide To Spring

Tips to keep your pooch, healthy, happy (and maybe even a bit cleaner) this spring.

Natural Dog Grooming Tips

Starting a regular dog grooming routine is simple and the experience can be rewarding for you and your dog.

Playing Tug With Your Dog

It’s never too early to begin teaching your puppy bite inhibition. This can easily be accomplished with a little game called Tug-of-War.

Preparing For Baby: What Fido Should Expect When You Are Expecting

It is important to teach our companion animals how to respond appropriately to newborns and children.

PupLife Interview Ava Olsen From Charlee Bears

We recently spent some time chatting with Ava Olsen, one of the driving forces behind Charlee Bear Dog Treats.

PupLife’s Tips For Choosing A Dog Trainer

Finding the right dog trainer is as important as choosing the right puppy or dog for you and your family.

Puppies That Chew: Dealing With This Normal Behavior

Although it’s perfectly normal for a puppy to chew on furniture, shoes, shrubbery and such, these behaviors can be a problem for you.

Reiki Healing Your Dog: An Interview With Annette M. Amelkovich

Canine massage, acupuncture, animal communication and Reiki are just a few ways in which we are creating happier and healthier lives for ourselves and our pets.

SENSE-ible Harness: The New Sensation

The SENSE-ible Harness is an new version of the SENSE-ation Harness, which was recently named “Gear of the Year” by the prestigious Whole Dog Journal.

Sibling Rivalry: Dealing With Dogs That Don’t Get Along

This article addresses how to deal with two dogs that fight, or simply will not get along.

Stronger Relationships: The PupLife Interview With Dog Trainer Jane Masterson

A discussion on dog training with Jane Masterson of Canis Sapiens Dog Training.

Successfully Crate Training Your Dog

Crate training is a wonderful way to create a safe haven for your pet while adding a useful management tool to your dog training repertoire.

Summer Fun: Keeping Your Dog Healthy In The Spring & Summer Months

The spring and summer months can present unique dangers and health risks for your dog. Here are some dog health care tips that will help ensure that your dog remains safe in the heat.

Sweet Dreams: The PupLife Interview With Bella Dogga’s Lisa Hill Saghini

We recently spoke with Lisa Hill Saghini of Bella Dogga about her new line of organic kapok dog beds.

Switching Your Dog To A Raw Dog Food Diet

Raw food diets are great for dogs that experience chronic or repetitive illness such as allergies, skin problems, ear infections, anal gland blockages and excessive dental tartar among other conditions.

Tag You’re It: Why Dog ID Tags Are Essential For Your Pet’s Safety

Attaching dog tags to your pet’s favorite collars is the best protection you have against losing your pet.

Training Talk With Leslie Hayes: Excessive Barking

When excessive barking becomes a behavioral issue for an owner, the first thing to look at is the underlying cause.

Training Talk With Leslie Hayes: Housebreaking Your Puppy

Consistency on your part is key to housebreaking your puppy.

Training Talk With Leslie Hayes: Introducing A Puppy To An Older Dog

Set up structured times throughout the day for your new puppy and your adult dog to interact. A great time to do this is during your daily walks.

Training Talk With Leslie Hayes: Teaching Your Dog Tricks

One trick everybody loves is “Play Dead”. Just like Cops and Robbers when you were a kid, use your hand to create a fake gun and the cue “Bang!” and watch your dog drop to the floor and roll on his side.

Training With Respect: The PupLife Interview With Dog Trainer Paul Owens

Dog Whisperer Paul Owens is a professional dog trainer and one of the leading proponents of nonviolent animal training in the United States.

Training Your Dog With Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement dog training is a friendly, non-punitive method of teaching your dog to perform behaviors using dog food, dog treats or other positive actions as a reward.

Your Dog’s Diet: An Interview With Honest Kitchen Co-Founder Lucy Postins

We recently discussed the issues of dog diet, dog obesity and dog allergies with Lucy Postins, Co-Founder of The Honest Kitchen Dog Food.

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