Who, in their wildest dreams who have ever guessed that a dog’s matted tail would cause the animal such misery and unhappiness? Yet, that is so true. Neglect of this magnitude stimulates a wide range of health issues for your canine. Besides your pooch looking disheveled, the matting can cause skin irritation. It makes the […]
There are various names used to describe a condition where a dog’s tail is limp. There are terms such as a limber tail, frozen tail, cold-water tail, sprung tail, and swimmer tail. However, the most common is the limber tail syndrome. It is a condition where a dog is not able to hold its tail […]
Pawing is not something new with dogs because they use it for various reasons. Your dog will use her paws to hold up objects or to pass certain information. Dogs naturally love when you are petting them except for some extraordinary circumstances when they can rebel. To appreciate you for petting, she can paw in […]
What your puppy does at night depends on the age and level of training. Puppies that have already undergone training can comfortably fit in a routine, including using a potty whenever they want to relieve themselves. Their night movements are also minimal because they know how to differentiate bedtime with playtime. They can only be […]
Your dog’s collar is one of the most valuable assets that your dog owns. It is easier for you to control and take care of your dog when you have a dog collar. However, any mistakes you could make with the dog collar may result in injuries for your dog, some serious, and others minor. […]
Puppies are fun to have around in your house. They give you company, especially when you are alone in the place. Whenever all doesn’t seem to work in your favor, and you feel low, these creatures have a way of cheering you up. They have gained the love of their keepers and have naturally become […]
A dog’s tail is an end of the backbone and comprises a string of small bones. Each bone is encased in a muscle that controls movement such as wagging, curling, lifting, and turning. The tail has got about four to seven nerves attached to the muscles. The muscles and tendons are connected to the anus, […]
The purpose of your dog’s tail is to communicate with you and accomplish other tasks. When your dog is expressing emotions or is looking for attention, you may notice the rapid wag of the tail. Your dog will express weariness by a slow wag and show aggression by a rigid tail. When moving on land, […]
If you have a dog, you may have heard it growl at you several times. Generally, it is normal for a dog to growl, and it does that for different reasons. One of these reasons is when you are moving it from one place to another. However, have you asked yourself why your dog would […]
One of the dog owners’ worst nightmares is seeing their dogs on the loose and not catching them soon enough and tying back the leash. Many dog owners have had the problem of their little furry friends getting off the leash and running as fast as possible. If you’re one of those who’ve experienced this, […]