Category Archives: Dogs & Puppies

Would a plastic dog house make a good chicken coop?

I found a really cool plastic dog house at Sam’s Club. I’ve been wanting to start raising chickens and thought this might make a good chicken coop. Please take a look at the photo, if you raise chickens, and let … Continue reading

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What does it mean when dreaming about dogs?

I keep having dreams about a brown dog following me at my house in my backyard and then when i was walking to go inside the house my dad saw it following me and shot it. And all the dog … Continue reading

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What are some good online sites to order pet supplies for a dog?

I know of jefferspet.com, and amazon isn’t so good. Any other ideas?

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Is a fat dog a happy dog?

I ask this question because dogs always seem to be hungry, and you can’t be happy and hungry. So if you give them what they want they are happy but they get fat and . . . oh no they … Continue reading

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How do I get my dog to stop barking at the TV?

My dog barks non-stop at the TV if someone is running, screaming, or if there is another animal on. How do I get him to stop?

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Which is better to handle dog obedience: A dog whisperer or a dog trainer?

i inquired on a dog trainer and i asked him how he teach the dog obedience, if he punishes it to learn, he said they do it a bit—i don’t want that. do trainers really have to do that? i … Continue reading

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When should I start leash training my puppy?

My puppy is 8 weeks old and I want to start leash training her but i’m afraid she is still too young. She is very little but I don’t want to start training her too late. Is 8 weeks still … Continue reading

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How to calculate moisture,protien,fat,fiber,etc. in homemade dog biscuits?

I want to do exactly that. I make dog biscuits in my home for my dogs and family/friends,but I want to know how I calculate the percentages of protien,fat,moisture,and fiber so that I can label it on the back because … Continue reading

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Does my dog have to actually chew his chewable vitamins in order to absorb them properly?

4-month-old collie, brewer’s yeast/garlic/etc. chewables. He refuses to eat them (can’t say I blame him) but I have no problem poking them down his gullet. Will they absorb reasonably well if they are not chewed?

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Positive reinforcement as I start crate training an adult dog, training tips and ideas needed?

Back story- We rescued an Alaskan Malamute from an animal hoarder- she was in real bad shape when we got her.. Emaciated and easily 40lbs underweight, bacterial and fungal infection in both ears, Staph infection on her skin, etc. We … Continue reading

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