Category: Positive Dog Training
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What can you put on a dog wound?
A scraped paw or a stitched incision can look similar at first, but the right immediate choices and a calm plan can mean the difference between quick healing and a trip to the emergency clinic. Knowing what is safe to put on a dog wound — and what to avoid — protects tissue, reduces infection…
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How many litters can a dog have?
Knowing how many litters a dog can have is more than a curiosity; it shapes real choices about adoption, breeding, and everyday care. For anyone who cares about dogs, understanding typical litter numbers and the risks around reproduction helps balance emotional desires with the practical and welfare realities of raising puppies. Understanding why litter frequency…
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What is puppy chow?
Many dog lovers hear “puppy chow” and mean different things: a veterinarian’s recommendation for a growth diet, or a sweet cereal treat people call puppy chow. This article clears that up, explains why choosing the right option matters for your dog’s development and behavior, and gives practical steps you can follow right away. How the…
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When to start leash training a puppy?
Leash training a puppy is one of those life skills that pays off in safety, freedom and fewer stressful encounters. Below is a practical, experience-based guide to who needs leash training, when to begin, how puppies learn, and a step-by-step plan you can start using right away. Which puppies need leash training (and how to…
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How old does a dog have to be to breed?
Breeding a dog is as much an ethical choice as it is a biological one: decisions about timing and readiness affect the physical health of the dam and sire, the welfare of every puppy produced, and the reputation and responsibilities of the person who decides to breed. The paragraphs below walk through why age matters,…
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Why does my dog get hiccups?
As a veterinarian who sees a steady stream of curious owners, I know hiccups in dogs trigger a lot of immediate questions: is my dog in pain, should I panic, and what can I do right now to help? Below I explain why these little spasms matter, what’s likely happening, how to act now, and…
