Category: Positive Dog Training
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What to do if you get bit by a dog?
As someone who spends my days treating and training dogs, I care deeply about keeping people and pets safe while preserving the bond between them. Knowing how to respond to a dog bite is a practical skill every dog lover should have: it reduces physical harm, speeds healing, and helps owners take responsible steps that
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How to clean dog paws?
Keeping a dog’s paws clean is a simple, high-impact habit that often prevents discomfort, infection, and behavior problems. The right routine depends on where you live, how your dog spends time outside, and whether there are underlying skin or mobility issues. Below I walk through when paw cleaning matters, an actionable quick plan, the biology
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Why do dogs like me?
Understanding why dogs like you helps you build better bonds, stay safe, and enjoy more positive canine interactions—whether you’re making friends on a walk, adopting, or volunteering at a shelter. How understanding why dogs like you improves every interaction If you love dogs, knowing what makes them warm up to you turns pleasant encounters into
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What to give a sick dog for throwing up?
Seeing your dog vomit is unsettling, and the first question most owners have is whether this is a passing upset stomach or something that needs a vet. The guidance below is written from the perspective of a practical clinician: clear steps you can use at home, signs that deserve immediate attention, and ways to reduce
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Why do dogs eat underwear?
Understanding why dogs eat underwear helps protect your dog, your home, and deepens your bond by turning a gross habit into a solvable problem. What underwear-chewing reveals about your dog — and why it matters to you It’s more than an embarrassing mess on the laundry room floor. I typically see owners come to me
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Why does my dog have eye boogers?
Many dog owners notice crusty or mucous “eye boogers” on their pet’s eyelashes or in the corner of the eye and wonder whether this is normal, a sign of discomfort, or an emergency. Understanding what those secretions mean helps you keep your dog comfortable and avoid unnecessary stress or delayed treatment. I typically see owners
