Dog owners have probably noticed that their furry friends sleep most of their lives. Adult dogs, on average, sleep 10-12 hours a day, and puppies and senior dogs can sleep up to 20 hours a day! Like humans, dogs need quality sleep to stay healthy. Sleep helps dogs’ immune systems, memory, and brain development. They…
All dog owners have experienced the issue of their beloved four-legged friends tracking in dirt, mud, and other debris from outside. As humans, we can take off our shoes when we enter our homes to keep the floors cleaner. But unless you have made the time and financial commitment to training your dog to be…
Have you ever watched your dog at mealtime only to see them scarfing down their kibble like they have been starving for weeks? Do you find it hard to believe they’re chewing before swallowing when they eat this fast? If you’ve ever wondered, “Do dogs chew their food?” you’ve come to the right place! Most…
It can be difficult to figure out when the best time is to separate a puppy from its mother. But, animal experts tend to agree that puppies should not be separated from their mothers any earlier than 8-12 weeks. While every situation is different, this is a great rule to follow if you’re unsure about…
Raising sibling puppies is a challenge that is certainly not for the faint of heart! Puppies need a lot of time, attention, and training, but raising sibling puppies successfully can be done. Not only is training puppies difficult, but when they’re sibling puppies, even more challenges present themselves. The puppies feed off each other’s energy…
Goldendoodles embody the phrase “a man’s (and woman’s) best friend.” They’re loyal and loving and make excellent family pets, thanks to the combined genes of their Golden Retriever and Poodle parents. But if you’re asking yourself, “What does a Goldendoodle look like?” the answer is more nuanced than you’d expect. So, I’ll share the most…
Whether your puppy is helping themselves to your herb garden more than you are, or it’s fall, and you’re raking up piles of leaves, you might be concerned if they seem to turn leaves into a full-time snack. Puppies eat leaves for many reasons, including for fun, because of a nutritional deficiency, and because they’re…
If you recently brought a puppy into your household then you are all too familiar with their high energy levels and exuberance for life. They vacillate between being charming in the moment and a four-legged nuisance. That’s never more true than when the vexed question of male aggression comes up. There are all kinds of…
When you think of Huskies, you probably imagine dogs with thick, warm coats pulling sleds in the snow. While this is standard history for this majestic breed, modern dog owners have introduced Huskies to new environments. Now, you’ll often find them outside the arctic in much warmer climes. But can Huskies live in hot weather?…