Fear of going to see the vet is a common anxiety in dogs. Even the most easy-going dog may display fear and anxiety when visiting the vet. While your dog may never learn to love a trip to visit the veterinarian, there are steps you can take to help calm your dog’s anxiety when he … Read More »
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How to Train Dogs Who Are Not Food Motivated
Most dogs are willing to do anything you ask for a treat. This makes training a dog easy because you know the treat is a reward to them. But how do you train a dog who just isn’t food motivated? Dog training can feel impossible when there isn’t much motivation on the dog’s part. You … Read More »
Top 10 Health Concerns for Large Breed Dogs
Large breed dogs, like Saint Bernards, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Irish Wolfhounds, Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Newfoundlands, are known for their big hearts and loyalty. These loving animals are so much more than pets. They are friends, companions, and family members. When they fall ill, their devoted owners are devastated. Few things are … Read More »
Why Dogs Bite and What To Do About It
It can be difficult to imagine your sweet, snuggly pup suddenly becoming aggressive and biting you or someone else. But the truth is all dogs are capable of biting. Every year, there are more than 4.5 million dog bite incidents in the United States. About 800,000 people seek medical attention for dog bites annually; about … Read More »
Do Dogs Smile? What’s Really Behind That Adorable Smile?
You’ve had a long, stressful day at work. You drive the same traffic-jammed route to Canine Campus. Thirty minutes later, you’re finally there. The supervisor brings your pup out and … there it is. Eyes filled with pure joy, and those beautiful pearly whites getting closer as your dog comes toward you. Suddenly, happiness washes … Read More »
Does Your Dog Know You Love Him or Her? Here’s How to Tell
Dog lovers everywhere enjoy expressing the love and affection they have for their dogs. But does your dog understand the depth of love you have for him or her? According to Dr. Brian Hare, a canine cognition specialist, our dogs do know we love them. Dogs and humans have the ability to form a special … Read More »
What To Do If Your Dog Has a Broken Nail
A dog’s broken nail may not be life-threatening, but even a tiny tear on a single toe can be excruciatingly painful. Dogs of all breeds and sizes can break a nail. What’s more, getting the bleeding to stop can be challenging. The nails of dogs consist of a collection of blood vessels and nerves called … Read More »
How Many Chromosomes Do Dogs Have and What They Mean
Many pet parents think of their dogs as family members. Dogs have a different genetic makeup than their human counterparts. But do humans and dogs have genetic similarities? Do dogs have the same number of chromosomes as humans? And how much can we learn about our dogs from new research in dog DNA? What Are … Read More »
