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How to Choose the Right Dog Food
Dog Nutrition Ingredients Specific Needs Getting Advice How to Switch Foods Your Dog’s Diet Over Time Trying to figure out how to choose a dog food? Proper nutrition is one of the most basic needs of dogs and a good diet is one of the best ways to keep your dog healthy. Choosing a dog food ...Read more -
How to Teach Your Dog to Lie Down
Down is one of the most basic and useful behaviors to teach your puppy. It helps keep your puppy out of trouble and encourages them to calm down. But many puppies either resist getting on the ground in the first place or staying there for more than a second. How can you teach your puppy to lie do...Read more -
How to Teach Your Dog to Nose Target or “Touch”
You likely know your dog experiences the world through their nose. But have you ever thought about directing that nose where you want it to go? Nose targeting, often called “Touch,” is all about having your dog touch a target with the tip of their nose. And where your dog’s nose goes, their head ...Read more -
Is My Dog Happy?
Dogs have the emotional capacity of a 2- to 2.5-year-old child, so they can experience emotions like joy, fear, and anger. But, like many toddlers, your dog lacks the vocabulary to tell you how they feel, so it’s up to you to learn how your dog expresses emotions. For example, most of us know wh...Read more -
8 Behaviors That Demonstrate Your Dog Trusts You Completely
Trust is a cornerstone of the deep bond shared between dogs and their owners, manifesting through various behaviors that reveal a dog’s complete confidence and comfort with their human companion. This trust does not develop overnight but is cultivated through consistent, positive interactions and...Read more -
7 Things Your Senior Dog Would Like to Tell You
As dogs age, their needs change. Paying attention to the side effects of aging will help you make your dog comfortable in his later years. Having a dog is one of the best things in the world, but it isn’t without its downsides. One of the worst aspects of having a dog as a family member is watchi...Read more -
Taking Care of Your Dog’s Ears
Many of the dogs that come to Old Dog Haven have problems with their ears because any kind of regular care just never happened for them. The results often call for extensive treatment and in some cases major surgery to resolve the problems. Remember Thor? Although a dog’s ears need to be regular...Read more -
When to Start Feeding Puppies Wet Food
There are so many joys in being a new puppy parent. Whether you have a brand-new puppy who is making a transition to solid food or want to bring some variety to your older puppy’s diet, you might be wondering at what age can puppies eat wet food. Here’s what you need to know. Is Wet Food Good for...Read more -
How Often to Feed a Puppy?
A puppy’s feeding schedule depends on his age. Younger puppies need more frequent meals. Older puppies can eat less often. Feeding your new puppy is one of the most important things you can do to lay the foundation for adult doghood. Proper nutrition from a complete and balanced puppy food has a ...Read more -
What is Tearing?
Tears play an extremely important role in the health and function of the eye. The liquid helps to lubricate the eyelid, washes away any debris, provides nourishment, and has antimicrobial properties. Therefore, the presence of tears is completely normal. However, if your dog has an overabundance ...Read more -
Care Of Newborn Puppies And Kittens
Caring for newborn puppies and kittens can be time-consuming and, at times, difficult work. It is quite a rewarding experience to see them progress from being defenseless babies to more independent, healthy animals. Care Of Newborn Puppies And Kittens Determining Age Newborn to 1 week: Umbilical ...Read more -
Learn How To Take The Best Care Of Your Dog
Owning a dog can bring a lot of happiness to your life, but that is not true of every dog. You need to know certain things if you want to enjoy your dog’s company. In this article, you’ll find suggestions that will help you become a better dog owner. Take the time to make sure your house is dog...Read more
