How To Get Rid of Wet Dog Smell
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 11/14/16 7:12 PM
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...
Read More
Is Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season?
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 11/07/16 5:05 PM
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...
Read More
How Do I Help My Dog's Anxiety?
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 10/31/16 2:58 PM
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...
Read More
FAQs About Adopting a Senior Dog
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 10/17/16 9:01 PM
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...
Read More
7 Signs Your Dog Is Stressed Out
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 10/03/16 4:21 PM
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...
Read More