Pros and Cons of Pet Insurance
In 1982, the famous TV collie Lassie was the first pet in the United States to receive an insurance policy. The pet insurance industry has grown continuously since then, with the total number of insur
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Urban Dog Living: Tips for City Dwellers
You've made the decision to get a dog, but perhaps you have concerns about training and nurturing them in a confined apartment space or a busy city setting. With the dense traffic and lack of open fie
Tips for Keeping Your Dog's Teeth Healthy and Clean
Like most dog owners, you want the best for your beloved friend and are willing to do whatever it takes to keep them happy and healthy. While often overlooked, periodontal disease is the most com
Understanding Your Dog's Body Language
Dogs can be expressive. Everything from their eyes to their tails gives you clues about what they're feeling or wanting. Verbal signs like growls, whines and yips often alert you to your pup's needs,
Pet First Aid: Essential Skills for Every Pet Owner
If you're one of the 97% of pet owners who consider their four-legged friends part of the family, you want to do everything you can to keep them safe and happy. However, sometimes accidents happen, ev
Senior Dog Care: Keeping Your Aging Companion Happy and Healthy
Caring for senior dogs is part of every pet owner's life. Of the 78 million pet dogs in the U.S., 30%-40% are seven years old or older. Like us, dogs need extra care as they age, and as an owner, you
How to Get Rid of Bad Dog Breath
There is nothing quite like your dog's unconditional love and affection. While nothing can stand in the way of that, it certainly isn't pleasant when your dog is dealing with stinky breath. Your dog's
How to Prepare for a New Dog in Your Home
Dogs are the most popular pets in the U.S., with homes in 66% of households. Dog ownership positively impacts your physical and mental health — some of the many reasons to adopt a dog and welcome them
The Benefits of Carrots for Dogs
When you think of dog treats, you likely don't think of vegetables as a tasty treat they'll enjoy. But some, like carrots, offer incredible health benefits, and your pup might love them. Whether you'r
The Benefits of Blueberries for Dogs
Humans love blueberries, and so do dogs! A recent study showed wolves feed their puppies blueberries to aid digestion and provide healthy vitamins. These antioxidant-packed blue fruits have tons of nu
How to Cure your Dog's Separation Anxiety
During the workday or when running errands, we frequently have to leave our beloved pets at home. Generally, they
are happy and handle this time well. They sleep, play with their toys or find
The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes for Dogs
We all love sweet potatoes. They are a healthy superfood that many add to their meals in place of regular potatoes or to get in a satisfying starch. Many of the benefits we get from this delicious veg
The Benefits of Salmon for Dogs
As pet lovers, we always look for the most beneficial food and supplements for our furry friends. Knowing what to feed
your dog and what not to can be challenging with so much conflicting informati
The Stages of Housebreaking a Puppy
Q: I am having problems with my dog and hope you can help. My dog is a one-year-old, male mixed-breed. He has been crate trained since we adopted him at the age of about 7 months. He is usually in
How to Keep Your Pet in Your Yard
Q: We rescued a beagle/shepherd mix. She in now 3 yrs old and must be on a lead when out in the yard or she bolts. How do we, if even possible, train her to go out, do her business and come back in or
Teaching Toy Sharing
Q: How can I teach my dog to share? I have another dog and he will fight with her if she is chewing on a toy and he wants it- even if the toy isn’t his. Can you help?A: There are a number of condit
Dog Hates Riding in the Car
Q: Our Golden Retriever puppy, Samuel, hates going on car rides. He looks queasy, pants and drools uncontrollably, and often throws up if there are a lot of turns or if the travel is stop and go. Th
Encounters of a Furry Kind
You are a dog lover. The type of person that goes crazy when you see a dog approaching.First of all I commend you on your devotion to those four-legged friends. Secondly, I pose a question. How do y
A Christmas Tail
The phone rings. When I answer, a frantic woman on the other end of the line insists I find a new home for her two dogs. Terriers.“Just come get them, I don’t want to do this anymore,” she exclaims, s
Dog Jumping on Grandson
Q: My five-month old puppy constantly jumps at people. Most of the time, it’s simply annoying. However, she has knocked my three-year old grandson down several times. I am scared she will accidenta
Licking Furniture or Clothing
Q: I have 2 dogs, a Pomeranian/Shih Tzu Mix and a Long-Haired Chihuahua. We acquired the Chihuahua, Shadow, at 1.5 years of age. I believe he was neglected. We can not seem to housebreak him. He w
Stopping Mouthing & Nipping
Q: How do I break my puppy from gnawing on people?A: Mouthing and nipping are normal puppy behaviors. Whereas, humans typically initiate physical contact with loved ones or friends via their hands,
Teaching Off-Leash Walking
Q: How do I train my dog to walk off the leash?A: The key to training your dog to walk well off the leash is to first teach him to walk properly on the leash. A prior Loving Pets Newsletter article
Pet Safety During Christmas
Q: “How do I keep my cat and dog away from my Christmas tree, the dog tries to drink the water and the cat plays with the ornaments, any ideas?”A: The Holiday season can be a fun time for you and your
How to Stop Your Dog From Lunging at the TV
Dogs have been known to lunge at the TV when they see other dogs, wild animals or even action scenes. This behavior can frustrate you and impact your quality time with your favorite series. Dogs ar
Excessive Self-Licking or Chewing
I. IntroductionThere are many potential physiological and psychogenic causes of excessive licking and chewing behavior. When the licking and/or chewing is focused on the elbows or the paws, which is
How to Prevent Your Dog from Chewing Everything
Q: How do I prevent my dog from chewing everything? (ex: furniture, etc.)The most effective and humane way to address destructive chewing behavior requires several measures be taken – all at the same
Dogs Urinating in the House
Q: Help! I have multiple dogs in my household. They are all small, loving dogs (Miniature Pinschers, Chihuahuas, Mixed Breeds). However, they tend to urinate EVERYWHERE! I constantly clean up the so
Rescue Me
So, you go to the shelter and fall in love with a dog. You choose to rescue it. You gather up all the necessities and take your bundle of joy home. And the next thing you know, you and this dog might
Stopping Aggression Towards Other Dogs
Q: How do I control aggressive behavior towards other dogs? I have three dogs who get along but when my beagle-pit mix gets around another female dog, she is very aggressive. We have tried everything
How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash
When your dog pulls on the leash during walks, it can be stressful, turning a pleasant outing with them into a frustrating day. If your pup does this, you may even avoid taking them on walks except fo
Dog Walking Alternatives
Looking to mix up your daily routine and still keep your pet active? Loving Pets would like to share a few quick alternatives to walking your dog.Just like children, dogs can get bored or routine, and
Training Tip of the Month
Whether you have a puppy, kitten or adult pet, it’s never too late to start working with your pet to develop better manners and improve your pet’s behavior. As a partner with exercise and stimulation,
