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16 Poisonous Foods Your Dog Should Avoid
Everyone wants the best for their dog's health. Keep these 16 foods away from them to help keep them safe.
- - Chocolate - Chocolate can caue seziures, comas and even death. The darker the chocolate, the more concentrated it is and the more dangerous it becomes. An ounce of chocolate can poison a 30 lb dog.
- - Coffee Grounds/Caffeine - Caffeine contains a substance called methylxanthines that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panding, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity and death.
Winter Pet Safety
But baby it's cold outside! Don't forget your best friend(s) as it gets cold outside. Use these cold weather tips to keep your pets safe.
- Don’t keep your pets outside. This is the easiest way to make sure they stay healthy. We at DogGeek never understood why people keep their pets outside. Now… with that said… we know some dog’s just like it out there more. Our Pyrenees mix loves to sneak out the dog door and just lay out in the cold.
Basic Leash Training for Dogs (and You)
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker
Nothing can ruin a pleasant day like going for a walk with your dog dragging you behind him as he pulls you and tugs your arm out of socket. If this sounds all too familiar, it might just be time to try a few positive reward system training techniques to help both your dog and you have a nice time on walks.
Dog Park Etiquette
Summer is here and and the dog parks are full. A lot of times when we go we get caught up in the moment watching all the other cute dogs and talking to their people. Remember these dog park etiquette/rules to make your visit better.
- - Obey the rules. Always obey the regulations posted at the dog park.
- - Be up-to-date of immunizations and flea/tick treatment. If there is a brawl, the last thing you want is the other pet not be immunized against rabies or for them to bring fleas.
- - Be present. Leave the lattes, long necks, lunch, smokes and smart phones at home, you can catch up later. This is your dog's play time, let them have fun and watch their interactions.
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Life is a Game - Playful tips for daily bonding with your dog
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker
Remember when playing with your dog was a fun activity that you made you late for dinner? Just because you grew up doesn’t mean that you have to act old. Make time to play with your dog every day and experience the child-like joy that bonding with your dog through play will bring you.
Simple at-home grooming tips to keep your dog healthy
A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker
In order to be healthy, whether human or canine, one must do regular grooming. Dogs, not unlike teenagers, may need a little gentle coaxing, but will benefit greatly from simple at-home regular grooming. The more often you groom, the more conditioned they get to the treatment (literally and figuratively!), so start early and lather, rinse and repeat often.
Are You Ready to Adopt a Dog?
A checklist of consideration when thinking about adopting a dog.
Many people think that when they buy or rent a house with a big yard, “Well, now we need a dog!” but there are so many more important considerations than your yard size when adopting a dog. Here is a list of considerations when you feel the urge to add a dog to your family.
Before you hire a pet-sitter
There are so many details to plan for when going out of town on vacation. The one thing that you don’t want to have to worry about is whether or not your dogs are in capable, loving hands back at home. If you’ve decided that your dogs would be most comfortable at home while you’re gone, in their own environment, then you will be looking to hire a pet-sitter.
Here are a few considerations when looking for the perfect pet-sitter for your dogs. Use this list at least 2 months in advance of your vacation to avoid last-minute stress and frustration, and to make sure that your travel dates aren’t already taken by your first-pick candidate!
