A new study suggests that, a dog may bring millions more bacterias into the average human home. Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Colorado found that homes with dogs have more bacteria than other homes, including germs rarely found in households without dogs. "We can tell whether you own a dog based on the bacteria we find on your television screen or pillowcase," study ...

How should we do if there were discarded clothes at home, and the dog lacks a new toy? You can DIY a new trampoline for your dog. First, choose reinforcement of cardboard materials or solid wood material according to the size of your dog, and then piece them together. Second, take out the discarded clothes to put on the cardboard, it will be a dog’s new trampoline! ...

At first glance, Q-Ring is a chew toy. But it is specially designed to clean your dog’s teeth. Simply squeeze toothpaste on the bristles and play with your dog. Plus, you can transform the whole thing into a Frisbee. ...

It’s a documented fact that pets experience grief when they lose a loved one. Many pet owners will corroborate this. Regardless of whether it is a cat losing a kitten or missing a deceased pet friend; the distress signs are there for all to see. Pets have a deep significance not just for pet owners but also other animals in the household. The passing away of a human or a pet member of the family is disconce ...

Leash aggression is an extremely common behavior issue faced by many dog-loving owners. You start on the blissful journey of puppy parenthood, envisioning a future of leisurely strolling with your dog: cup of coffee and newspaper in hand, ready to settle in on a park bench, street café, or just around the neighborhood. Then reality sets in. Lovable Fido often resembles Cujo while on leash. I feel for owners ...

It's news to most humans that the way we act with each other when we're feeling most affectionate--hugging and staring into each other's eyes, to give a couple of examples--doesn't translate well to dogs. In fact, it can be perceived as downright aggressive. Even patting a dog on the head can be taken the wrong way. Oh sure, they put up with us. That tolerance is partly why we care for them so much. But wou ...

The term gets tossed around casually, but separation anxiety is a very serious matter. True separation anxiety is your dog's panicked response to being left alone. The results--including the destruction of your belongings and the deterioration of your dog's mental and physical health--can be devastating. Separation anxiety is very different from misbehavior. It's a misconception that when your dog digs up y ...

There's a short developmental window in every dog's life when he's extremely sensitive to his environment. The number of positive encounters he has with other people and dogs during this period, which ranges from just a few weeks old to three or four months of age, can dramatically influence how friendly he is as an adult. So if you're getting a puppy, look for one who's been raised around people. Once you ...

There's a short period in every puppy's development, from very early puppyhood to three or four months of age, when his experiences have a big effect on his entire approach to life. If he has lots of positive encounters with other dogs during that developmental window, he's far more likely to grow up to be dog-friendly. If he doesn't, he can become fearful and aggressive. An adult dog's personality is far l ...

Is chewing a destructive behavior? Here's the simplest answer: Only if he's chewing on the wrong thing. So give him something that's okay to chew. Puppy chewing is an important part of the teething process. As adults, dogs often chew for fun, or to relieve boredom. Chewing or tearing things up (like paper) can also be a displacement behavior, a way to release pent-up energy or stress. Redirecting destructiv ...