Dogs

Have you ever heard the doorbell ring and suddenly your dog went crazy and couldn't stop barking? Or did you have someone over to visit and it was tough to concentrate because your dog wanted to play? Even the friendliest dogs can benefit from learning the "place" command. With this training, your pup will go to a cot or bed whenever you need him to be quiet. Teaching the command is actually simple and fun.

It can be surprisingly easy for people or dogs to get overheated in the hot months of summer. If you're too hot, you can grab a cold drink and sit in the AC. If your dog gets too hot, it's up to you to notice the signs and cool him down. If you're wondering how to cool down a dog, consider chilled mats, chilled water, and tasty cold treats as excellent options.

Puppies are bundles of energy and activity, and oh, so cute. But at birth, puppies are essentially blind, deaf, and unable to move around except at a slow crawl. They remain entirely dependent on their mother for weeks after birth. This leads to an interesting question: when do puppies open their eyes fully?

Puppies are born without teeth and with their eyes and ears closed. Naturally, they depend on their mother (and you) to keep them safe and healthy. One of the most important parts of caring for newborn puppies is to keep them at the proper temperature. Here's how to keep newborn puppies warm.

Introducing a dog to a cat home takes time, love, and patience. Remember, your home was the cat's first and her needs and boundaries should be respected. If you give everyone their own space and introduce them slowly, your dog and cat will likely learn to get along and eventually become friends. Here's how to introduce dogs to cats in the right way.