Dog Water Safety: Keeping Dogs Safe Around Water Most dogs love water. The first warm weekend of the year, half the neighborhood seems to head for the lake with a wet, grinning dog in tow. And honestly, swimming can be…
Signs Cat Is Dehydrated: Is Your Cat Drinking Enough? Cats have a reputation as low-maintenance drinkers, and most live up to it — you fill the bowl in the morning and by evening it barely looks touched. That’s usually fine,…
How to Train Dog to Ignore Distractions on Walks One minute your walk is peaceful; the next, your dog has spotted a squirrel, another dog, or a kid on a scooter — and your arm is nearly yanked out of…
How to Teach Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post If your sofa is starting to look like modern art and your cat couldn’t care less about the expensive scratching post in the corner, take heart — you’re dealing with…
Why Do Dogs Dig? Understanding and Redirecting the Habit You plant a beautiful garden, and your dog treats it like an archaeological dig site. You fill one hole, and two more appear by morning. If you’ve ever stood over a…
How to Stop Your Dog Begging at the Table Those big pleading eyes, the cold nose nudging your elbow, the slow drool pooling by your chair — few things test a dog owner’s willpower like a determined beggar at dinner.…
How to Teach Dog Down Command: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide If your dog already knows “sit,” congratulations — “down” is the perfect next step, and it’s one of the most useful cues you’ll ever teach. Learning how to teach dog…
How to Groom Long Haired Cat Without the Mats Learning how to groom long haired cat coats is mostly learning one skill: preventing mats before they form. Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and other long-haired beauties have glorious coats, but that…
How Often Brush Cats Teeth: A Realistic Routine How often brush cats teeth — it is one of those questions that makes many cat owners feel a little guilty, because the honest answer is that most cats never get their…
How to Clean Dogs Face Wrinkles: A Gentle Routine Learning how to clean dogs face wrinkles properly is one of the most important grooming skills for owners of Pugs, Bulldogs, Shar-Peis, and other wrinkle-faced breeds. Those adorable folds trap moisture,…
