If you are searching for why does my dog lay on top of me, I bet you have a real love bug of a dog. Am I right? Our Mini Goldendoodle, Lexie, is a true lap dog. Thankfully at 25 pounds, it isn’t that bad, but my wife does constantly have to make her move …
We have all seen it before. Our dog is sound asleep and starts shaking, growling and making noises like they are experiencing a terrible dog nightmare. In this article, I will share some research that Lisa put together for us specifically around waking a dog from a nightmare. You can read more about dog dreams …
We have all experienced the pleasure of watching our dogs as they sleep. I often think this is the sweetest time, as I gaze upon my sleeping pet. Unfortunately, they do not always have a peaceful sleep. Witnessing my dog during this time whimpering, crying out, or moving violently, my protective instincts are on full …
As a dog owner, if you plan to breed your dog, or prevent a pregnancy, it is important to understand the stages of the female dog’s heat cycle. Though each dog is different, there are noticeable signs that can alert you when your dog is in heat and receptive to mating. In this article, we …
Let’s talk about dogs eating bananas… Feeding your dog a balanced diet is an important step to a long and healthy life. Like most humans, variety in your dog’s diet can bring more pleasure and open your dog’s diet up to more appealing choices. Yes, dogs can eat bananas but don’t go overboard with the …
Read This Before Feeding Your Dog Strawberries! Wanting a happy, healthy dog is on the top of the list for many of us. There is a lot of information (often misinformation) on what we should and should not be feeding our furry friends. I’ve been doing some research on healthy eating for Goldendoodles, especially the …
I was always curious about introducing asparagus to my dog’s diet. I always thought of it as a healthy vegetable they would enjoy eating but I was unclear about the potential risks I would be exposing her to if I chose to feed her. Therefore, rather than rely on my intuition for something as sensitive …
On road trips, my kids will occasionally play the game twenty questions. Other times we simply ask curious questions to each other to see who knows the correct answer. Well, one topic that came up were parts of a dog. This caused me to do some research and come up with some trivia questions about …
How do you train a dog to know its name? How long does it take a dog to learn its name?
in general, your dog should begin to recognize and respond to his/her given name in as little as a few days. Don’t be discouraged if your dog takes a little more time, most dogs recognize their new names in as little as one week.
If you have found this when looking up symptoms of a blockage in a dog while your dog is ill, I strongly suggest you stop reading and call your veterinarian’s office immediately. A blockage in your dog’s digestive system can be a serious medical event. If you are curious of what symptoms you need to …