Try These Tips First things first; it’s okay if your dog is truly disinterested in toys. It doesn’t make them any less fun – or any less of a dog – if they don’t love a squeaky, ball, or Frisbee. However, your dog could still like toys, even if they don’t see seem hog wild about…

Making Your Own Long-Lasting Chew What if we told you that one of the easiest ways to keep a dog busy, mentally engaged, and satisfy their urge to chew involved their own food? That’s right! You don’t have to entice them with treats or their favorite chewy – you just make them work for their…

Having Dogs As You Age Getting older isn’t easy. But does it mean you eventually have to give up having a dog? Not necessarily. In fact, having a furry companion can get better with age – and it can be better for you. However, it’s worth having a solid plan in place before jumping in.…

Decoding Your Dog by How They Sleep It may seem surprising, but most healthy adult dogs sleep anywhere from 12 to 14 hours each day. But what do their sleeping positions mean, and how can you help them get the best sleep possible? Here are a few of the most common sleeping positions in dogs.…

When to Call Your Vet We’ve talked before about dogs tilting their heads and how it improves their listening skills. While this is an adorable characteristic that can amp up the canine cuteness factor even more, it can also be a sign of a medical problem. But how do you know? One of the first…

The Eyes Have It Making direct eye contact is an important part of human communication. But, in the dog world, it’s considered quite rude, threatening, and confrontational. That’s why you should always avoid staring down at a dog when meeting for the first time. Even with these differences between dog-to-dog and dog-to-human interactions, dogs still…

Flirt Poles Basics Does your dog have energy to burn? Do they love the thrill of the chase? It could be time to introduce them to a flirt pole. Intrigued? These toys tend to be less known to dog owners than the usual balls and plushes, but they come with numerous benefits that benefit a…

Understanding Dog Body Language Have you ever wondered what your dog was trying to tell you? We may not speak the same language, but dogs are expressive animals that give clues to how they’re feeling all the time. Eyes, lips, ears, tails, fur, and posture all offer insight into a dog’s present state. On their…

What To Do When Things Go Wrong Accidents happen, but that doesn’t make them any less scary – especially when they’re potentially dangerous. It may not seem like a big deal for a dog to eat a chicken bone. However, they’re particularly risky for dogs to consume when cooked. The cooking process makes bones brittle,…

Help Them Gain More Confidence It’s easy to assume that all dogs love everyone and everything. Why wouldn’t they? They’re dogs! But many dogs are actually shy or frightened of some people, things like loud noises, and certain situations. Recognizing a Shy or Fearful Dog There are different ways to identify shy or fearful dogs…