Does a fat dog necessarily mean its owner doesn't get enough exercise?   I once came upon a quote: "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise." This quote isn't entirely false. My [...]

You don’t have to do HIIT just because you’re “making” your dog do it! There’s a way to take it quite easy while you get your dog to do high intensity interval training. [...]

Has your dog’s fur been embedded with countless porcupine quills? Here’s a technique that will get out every last porcupine quill from your dog’s coat. […]

Did your dog just swallow a plastic bag? Don't panic yet; here's a simple way to make your dog pass the plastic bag right out of its system. This happened to my sister's dog, a [...]

A German shepherd has perhaps the most luxurious coat of all dog breeds–but it’s not immune to becoming dull and losing its luster.  […]

German Shepherds that are not stimulated will find their own entertainment, such as shredding shoes or consuming cupboards. […]

Giving injections to big dogs can be a major hassle, so here are guidelines for giving injections to large dogs without assistance. I had been giving injections to a large dog for several weeks, and that’s [...]

Beware of the dog breed that sheds the most, year-round. My parents have this type of dog, and there isn’t a place in the house that’s free of this dog’s white “hairs.” […]

The cost of treating a dog's injuries--the kind from exercise -- is not the least bit cheap. It's advised that you have a "dog injury fund" in a second bank account! When it comes to [...]

Muzzling a dog has received a really bad rap, and many people even believe that putting a muzzle on a dog is cruel or inhumane. This perception was perhaps ignited by images of greyhounds being [...]

A common household product may be what's causing your white German shepherd to be losing chunks of its beautiful fur. A veterinarian can overlook this cause, as was the case of our dog! When my [...]

Here are solutions to a German Shepherd’s allergy-caused dry skin. I have found that my German Shepherd’s skin and coat condition are indicative of overall health. When he is in good health his coat shines, [...]

Here is a simple home remedy to rid the stink on your dog after it gets sprayed by a skunk. And here is what NEVER to do should your dog get stunk up by a [...]

Here is a simple remedy for preventing ice buildup on your dog's paws, whether your companion is a German Shepherd, Havanese or a size breed in between. Dogs notoriously love the snow; they are passionate [...]

From a veterinarian's mouth are the 10 foods dogs with sensitive stomachs need to avoid eating. “Sensitive stomachs in dogs can result from food intolerance,” says Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM, with The Caring Vet in [...]

Can YOU OR your vet (!) properly recognize strep throat symptoms in your dog? My parents’ dog almost died from a strep throat, thanks to a misdiagnosis by a veterinary neurologist who was treating him for [...]

My parents had German Shepherd that has always seemed prone to ear infections. I was house sitting the German Shepherd while my parents were away. Another ear infection was flaring up. The ear infection was [...]

A dog expert describes mistakes even the most well-meaning person could make with a bark shock collar--including fatal. Will a shock collar hurt a dog (both physically and mentally)? Can a shock collar actually work? [...]

Stopping a dog from soiling its crate has three possible scenarios. #1) The dog is housebroken, but when inside the crate, he’ll soil it, #2) The crate soiling behavior is a new behavior with an [...]

Is it harmful to spank your dog? Wondering if spanking your dog can be harmful in some way? Perhaps you’ve already spanked your dog in an effort to housetrain it, or, you spanked the dog [...]

Getting a muzzle on a dog can be a real bear, especially if the dog is a large breed. Twice a day I put the device on my parents’ German shepherd, so that I can [...]

Warning: If your dog has been pushing or rubbing his nose or face against things or into things for no apparent reason, have your pet examined by a veterinary neurologist. This new behavior can signal [...]

A veterinarian explains the most common injuries and problems that may affect a large dog when it’s exercised too much. A large dog is prone to certain injuries or problems if he’s given too much [...]

A veterinarian explains the five most likely injuries that a small dog can suffer when it’s exercised too hard. Small dogs need exercise as much as large breeds do, but this doesn’t mean that little dogs [...]

How much calcium does your dog need every day? Daily Calcium Needs for Dogs “There are two important elements to consider: the amount of calcium and its proportion to the amount of phosphorus in your [...]

How aggravating IS it that your house trained dog is pooping around your house! This infuriates many people into believing that their dogs pooped inside the house on purpose. I asked dog trainer Zak George, [...]

Dogs, big and small, really do love cucumbers; they are nuts about them. And let me tell you, I knew a white German shepherd who absolutely loved cucumbers. This dog was crazy about this elongated fruit. [...]