What Do I Need to Know Before Taking a Pup from a Shelter? Caring for any pet is a big responsibility, because your dog's health and well-being depend only on you. The decision to adopt a dog from a shelter is a noble one. But many dog owners find themselves not fully prepared for the challenges of adapting a dog to its new home. Shelter dogs rarely have happy histories, and … [Read more...] about How to Care For an Adopted Dog?
Grooming, Health Care & Cleaning
Grooming & Health Care are essential elements for general well-being of your dog. If you understand basic rules of health care, know your pup's coat type and how to groom him, you both will benefit in the end: less hair at home, happy and neat dog. Here you will find reviews on the best brushes, shampoos, clippers on the market and tips how to choose what you need; grooming tips about shedding and many more.
How Long Do Dogs Sleep?
How Much Sleep Does a Dog Need? First of all, let's note that the amount of sleep is individual for each pet. Just like humans. After all, some of us, after six hours of sleep, spend the whole day yawning, and some of us are awake and in a great mood. But there are still sleep standards for pets of different ages that all caring owners need to be aware of. Dog … [Read more...] about How Long Do Dogs Sleep?
What’s The Right Way To Run With Your Dog?
If you want to get your pet involved in exercise, make sure you know where to start first. After all, , otherwise jogging is good for dogs, as it is for people, only if you follow all the rules and recommendationsyou can harm your health rather than strengthen it. For starters, it's worth mentioning that not all dog breeds are apt at all for running. Decorative breeds are … [Read more...] about What’s The Right Way To Run With Your Dog?
How To Prepare For Bike Rides With Your Dog?
If your dog loves to jog, you've probably thought about how great it would be to take him on a bike ride. This way you can enjoy time together. But before you pack up your bike and take your pup along, read our tips on how to prepare. So what does it take to make a bike ride with a dog successful? First, a special bike leash, or bike springer. It frees your hands … [Read more...] about How To Prepare For Bike Rides With Your Dog?
Why is My Dog Poking His Nose?
Attention, Worry, Need for Help? What are 9 Important Messages That a Dog’s Nose Indicates? Our pup can express what he feels in several ways: he pokes into our hand with his nose, he bends his head into our lap, he snuggles next to us, he puts his head to our chest, or he curls up close to us while we sleep. Dogs may have different forms of communication, showing what they … [Read more...] about Why is My Dog Poking His Nose?
Pet First Aid
"Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that has been injured or suddenly taken ill. Just as administering first aid to a human can mean the difference in a critical or life-and-death situation, the same is true for dogs and cats. Pet first aid includes information and training on preventing and responding to an emergency situation such as a bite, choking, bleeding, … [Read more...] about Pet First Aid
How to Protect Your Pup from Ticks and Fleas
The Problem of Fleas and Ticks Fleas and ticks can be an issue all year long, so learning how to prevent them is important. Not only they are an annoyance for you and your dog, but they can also cause a host of health concerns for both of you - from simple itching and scratching to serious issues like anemia and Lyme disease. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Pup from Ticks and Fleas
Best Brush For Giant Schnauzer Review
What Kind of Hair Does a Giant Schnauzer Have? One of the major breed features for all Schnauzers is the hair. And the Giant Schnauzer is not an exception. It's rigid, coarse and wire-like. It protects your dog from skin damage and does not shed on its own. Much of the quality of a particular dog's coat depends on its genetics. However, even the most coarse dog will lose its … [Read more...] about Best Brush For Giant Schnauzer Review
Best Shampoo for Giant Schnauzer Review
How to Choose the Best Shampoo for Giant Schnauzer Due to the uniqueness of Giant Schnauzer coat special products - harsh hair dog shampoos - should be used during water procedures. And finding the best shampoo for Giant Schnauzer if a key issue. Under no circumstances wash your pet with shampoo, shower gels or soap designed for humans. Skin and hair cover of people and … [Read more...] about Best Shampoo for Giant Schnauzer Review
Best Hair Clippers for Cocker Spaniel Review
Do I Need a Hair Clipper for My Cocker? Cocker Spaniels have on the head short and fine coat, on the body - medium length, with enough undercoating to give protection. The ears, chest, abdomen and legs are well feathered, but not so excessively as to hide the Cocker Spaniel's true lines and movement or affect his appearance and function as a moderately coated sporting dog. The … [Read more...] about Best Hair Clippers for Cocker Spaniel Review
