Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

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Using a dog door

Using a dog door

A doggy door is very convenient. It lets your dog to come and go as he pleases. Doggy doors, of course, should only open into a secure and fenced area. ...Read More...
Dog boarding and cost

Dog boarding and cost

Over the next couple of years, the cost of boarding is estimated to go up 15 to 20 percent, partly from an increase in base boarding prices and partly because of add-on ...Read More...
Dog ownership in the US

Dog ownership in the US

The United States and France are the two top dog-owning countries in the world. There are approximately 62 million pet dogs in the U.S., according to the 2008 AVMA Pet ...Read More...
Doggy daycare

Doggy daycare

If an overworked lawyer adopts a one-year-old Border collie, they are in for some trouble. Many high-energy dogs are left alone for too long every day with this combination of long ...Read More...
Life with your new dog

Life with your new dog

You and your dog will be together for a long time, maybe 10 or more years. During these years, you will have many opportunities for fun and exploration, as well as inevitable moments of panic and despair. You may travel together, play ...Read More...
Introducing a new dog

Introducing a new dog

While most dogs can learn to accept and enjoy canine housemates, it’s natural for a dog to chase other dogs away from his home territory. Two dogs of the opposite sexes usually get along better than same sex dogs, but this is not ...Read More...
New adult dogs

New adult dogs

When you bring an adult dog into the house, there is a different set of issues. There are some adult dogs who haven’t had any house manners or may not have ever been inside of a house. There are some retired racing greyhounds ...Read More...
Bringing a puppy home

Bringing a puppy home

It’s an exciting day for you, your family and your puppy when you bring him home. This might be the very first time that he has been away from his mother and siblings. It’s better for you to make his transition as easy as possible, because at ...Read More...
Dogs in the bathroom

Dogs in the bathroom

Bathrooms also can pose dangers for dogs. Keep your medicines in high medicine cabinets so they are far out of your dog’s reach. You’ll be surprised by what a dog can open, so don’t keep them in your lower cabinet. For your ...Read More...
Dogs in your bedroom

Dogs in your bedroom

Make sure that your clothes, shoes and books are off the floor. Keep closet doors closed securely, and store all loose items in closets and on shelves. If it is appropriate, get child safety latches so you can keep closet and cabinet doors shut. ...Read More...