Category: Positive Dog Training
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Why Does My Dog Drip Blood After Pooping?
Bleeding from a dog’s rear after defecation can stem from many different causes and varies in urgentness. Reading the pattern, color, and associated signs helps narrow the likely sources. What “dripping blood after pooping” actually means When owners describe “dripping blood” they may mean a few different patterns: bright red drops on the floor or…
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What To Put In Dog Food To Stop Eating Poop?
Dogs sometimes eat feces for a mix of medical, nutritional, and learned reasons, so targeted changes to food and management can help stop the behavior. 1. Causes of Coprophagia Understanding whether the driver is medical or behavioral directs the correct intervention. Medical drivers include gastrointestinal disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, metabolic disorders, and parasite infections; puppies…
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What Can I Spray To Keep My Dog From Peeing In The House?
Indoor urination by dogs can have many different underlying reasons, and identifying the root cause helps determine whether a spray will be useful or if other steps are needed. Understanding why dogs pee indoors — Knowing the underlying cause guides whether a spray will help or if other interventions are needed. Urination inside the house…
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What To Do After Removing Tick From Dog?
After you remove a tick from your dog, follow clear steps to reduce infection risk, document the event, and decide whether veterinary care or testing is needed. Proper cleaning, storage of the tick, and symptom monitoring make follow-up more effective. Immediate bite-site care Gently clean the area around the bite with mild soap and water,…
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Will My Dog Think I Abandoned Him When I Go On Vacation?
Many dog guardians worry about how their pets will react when they leave for a trip, and the dog’s response depends on cognition, past experience, and caregiving arrangements. The following sections explain how dogs perceive separations, how to reduce stress, and how to choose and coordinate care so the dog’s welfare is maintained. How Dogs…
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What Can I Feed My Dog Instead Of Dog Food?
Many dog owners consider alternatives to commercial kibble for reasons like palatability, ingredient control, or specific health needs. Choosing and preparing non‑kibble options requires attention to core nutrients, food safety, and appropriate portioning. Nutritional fundamentals for non‑kibble diets Any alternative feeding approach must deliver adequate energy, complete proteins, essential fats, and a balance of vitamins…
