A lot of people think training a dog to hand-shake with a man is so easy. Maybe it is. So, they consider teaching a dog doing a hand-shake “dog training”. Certainly a no, no, no! Dog training is more than just teaching a dog to do a hand-shake, or to catch a ball, or to roll. There's more to those tricks. But of course, those tricks are also a part of “dog training”. Other than caring for their dog health, dog owners will eventually want to teach their dogs with even just the basic... Read Full Story

Dogs need shelter from the storm and protection from their enemies. They also need a place of safety when necessary. Dog kennel provides the man's best friend this need and therefore protect dog health. There are several types of kennels for the man's best friend. Some are made specifically for your dog health protection, others for show. Most of the time, we see those kennels which really resembles like houses so we term them “dog house” where our dogs rest after a long day of playing... Read Full Story

The term back yard dog is becoming more of taboo now for dog lovers. Pet owners’ nurtures and spoil their dog as if it’s their only child. They are actually spending a lot of money now on eye-catching yet expensive collars, dog kennel, dog health insurance and a good brand of dog food. However after the series of unpleasant incident of a massive dog food recall, pet owners are taking a lot consideration when it comes to choosing what to feed their pet. The improved self-consciousness... Read Full Story

Most dog lovers spend more money on their pets in order to maintain their dog health. It is a known fact that the medical care for a dog becomes more expensive as he grows older; for his risks on acquiring serious and expensive illness is greater the younger ones. Dog health insurance may still be a luxury for some, but most dog owners still avail it for their dogs. They treat their pets like members of the family and spoil them with expensive food, toys and doggy fashion. That is why... Read Full Story

When we talk about “obesity”, humans normally come in our mind. But what if it is dog obesity and not humans? Strange, right? We ought to know that dog health and obesity awareness is a perfect way to save the man's best friend. Maybe it was too distinct for people who lived many years ago; but fortunately not for people living in the modern society nowadays. Dogs of today, like humans, experience obesity as one of the major health risks. Dogs that eat excessively and with unhealthy binges... Read Full Story

When we talk about “obesity”, humans normally come in our mind. But what if it is dog obesity and not humans? Strange, right? We ought to know that dog health and obesity awareness is a perfect way to save the man's best friend. Maybe it was too distinct for people who lived many years ago; but fortunately not for people living in the modern society nowadays. Dogs of today, like humans, experience obesity as one of the major health risks. Dogs that eat excessively and with unhealthy binges... Read Full Story

Because of the unstoppable modernization of our society today, more people find ways to pacify their stress. One of these ways is to have a pet at home. We all know that most of us especially the dog lovers consider dogs as the perfect pet for anyone. Some even treat their pets as humans, dress them up and let them sleep in their own beds! But, how much do you know about your dog health? Do you know that dogs can acquire allergies like humans, too? Yes, new allergies develop each day... Read Full Story

Talking about dog health, don't you know that a round of exercise a day will keep your dog up and about from the boredom of being alone at home while you are at work? Truly! If you are a dog lover, spending time with your dog outdoors like taking him for a walk could mean a lot in strengthening the bond of a human-canine relationship plus keeping you both fit, healthy and above all happy. Like humans do, dogs have certain basic needs necessary for survival. Aside from providing a good... Read Full Story

They say that chocolates are symbols for love, but certainly not when it comes to your dog health. Most dog lovers are aware that chocolate should not be given to pets particularly your pet dog. Dogs are receptive to a chemical called methylxanthines and unfortunately the compound theobromine found in chocolates is members of that family. Although it is fairly safe in humans, dogs are having difficulty if not unable to digest theobromine at all. Expectantly the dogs system will continue on... Read Full Story

If you care about your dog health and you want them to live the longest, healthiest life possible, it is critical that you know what you should and what you should not be feeding to them. Dogs have different metabolism compared to humans and feeding them with foods that we enjoy can be very fatal. Here are some of the common food items that should not be given to your dogs, as they have been found to be either directly or indirectly "toxic" to them: l Grapes and raisins Grapes and... Read Full Story