Hot Dog Blog

We are all familiar with that wet dog smell. It's not the most pleasant scent in the world, but there are times when it is just plain stinky. If your dog still smells bad after a bath, these tips may help you live a more harmonious life with your pooch. Proper Bathing There are right and wrong ways to bathe your dog. Just spraying him with a hose isn't going to get the job done. The use of proper dog shampoo and following dir...

Each year when the holidays roll around, your home can become a dangerous place for your dog. There are holiday items on display that pose a threat, and foods are present that can be poisonous. There are ways to keep your dog safe as you entertain visitors during Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and the occasional family holiday gatherings. Beverages Your dog should never be allowed to taste alcoholic beverages. Keep an...

Does your dog appear fearful or stressed? Does your dog bark when left alone at home?  If so, your pet may be suffering from anxiety. We tend to notice it more in our canine companions when they bark or destroy things. In either case, an anxious dog is experiencing a heightened internal response. Fear is an instinctual reaction which protects animals from threatening situations. Some level of fear is beneficial to survival...

When you’ve decided that you are ready to adopt, you immediately start looking for the puppy that will complete your family. You don’t care about its breed and aren’t concerned with the cost; you know that once you see your destined dog’s picture, you’ll feel it in your gut. That’s why you were caught by surprise at landing on a senior shelter dog site. You’ve always imagined getting your dog when he was small, but after reading up on the...

It's not just humans who can become anxious, worried, and stressed out. Animals, including dogs, can get stressed as well. If you are a dog owner, it's important to know how to tell if your pet is suffering from stress. Here are the seven big warning signs to look out for. 1. Pinned-back ears. When a dog is happy, his ears will appear relaxed. If a dog's ear are pulled back and held low, he may be anxious and disturbed. 2. Exc...