Entries by A Pet's Life

Crate Training:

Good For You and Your Dog There’s no question – crate training your dog is the single best thing you can do to promote happy, healthy, and harmonious human/canine relationships […]

The Power Of… Praise!

Good Dog! Two words that we most enjoy saying to our beloved canine companions and so it should be. I’ve been struck by the lack of attention paid to positive […]

HOME ALONE and very afraid.

When Your Dog Has Separation Anxiety Separation Anxiety is a crippling state of mind for a dog. It is heart rending for owners to see the manifestations of their dog’s […]

Spare The Rod, Spoil The Dog?

Why, When and How to Say No to your dog. Likely the most discussed and disagreed upon facet of guiding and teaching our canine companions is…. discipline. It’s one of […]

Is Your Pet In Pain?

When we hurt, we’ll likely treat it ourselves if it’s minor, or if it’s more significant we can explain it to someone else, such as a doctor, and get help […]

Teaching Your Dog To Swim

I was enjoying a sunny afternoon at the beach, in search of washed-up treasures in the sand. A young couple arrived, along with their Dachshund puppy, who had evidently arrived […]

10 Common Myths About Dogs

MYTH #1: A wagging tail means a dog is friendly. FACT: This is a common misunderstanding. A more accurate definition of why a dog wags its tail is a “willingness to interact.” […]

How Old Is My Dog?

Click here for a similar article about cats. Like humans, dogs don’t all age at the same rate. There are many factors that combine to determine the rate at which […]

Dogs Have an Amazing Sense Of Smell

Let’s begin by trying to understand just how sensitive a dog’s nose is. Think of humans who rely on their “noses” for their livelihoods – perfumers, chefs, and wine makers, […]