Posted on: 26 November, 2015
Author: Holly Hugo
Today’s Holly and Hugo pet adoption story is from Marije and her adopted dog Anuska. Marije went above and beyond to give this little dog a home, and the world needs more people like Marije! Whether you adopt from a shelter or rescue a dog from the street, you’re saving a life and enriching your own. Meet Marije and Anuska: One of the first photos I ever saw of my dog Anuska showed a dirty, skinny, poorly animal. I was tagged in the photo on Facebook, so it popped up on my timeline as I was mindlessly browsing my updates....
Posted on: 24 November, 2015
Author: Holly Hugo
Shaking. Barking. Growling. Biting. Believe it or not these are all ways in which a dog shows their feelings of anxiety or fear. Let’s look at some real-life examples taken from questions raised at a recent Holly & Hugo Q&A session: In a previous post: The Anxious Dog: #1 Turning Distress to De-Stress we looked at decreasing stress hormones to get your pet to a mental place where he can learn. Let’s assume your dog now knows how to relax, and he is ready for retraining. This is a slow, steady process that needs consistency and patience. Before starting, ask...
Posted on: 20 November, 2015
Author: Cindy Bren
Not all dogs that appear nervous when they get in a car, feel that way out of fear or anxiety. Some dogs and cats actually get nauseous from motion sickness. Determining the cause of your pet’s nervousness can make a big difference is how you handle the problem. What’s important to remember is that in the end; it is possible to turn the nervous traveler into a relaxed and happy traveler. Not all dogs that act nervous when they get into a car, feel that way out of fear or anxiety resulting from a traumatic experience. It could be something...
Posted on: 10 November, 2015
Author: Catherine Walsh
Special quality food is essential for every living being for good health. Dog is no exception in this regard and it requires special quality foods for maintaining the health. Nature of treats feed to ... Special quality food is essential for every living being for good health. Dog is no exception in this regard and it requires special quality foods for maintaining the health. Nature of treats feed to dogs influence health, activeness, longevity, and even happiness of the pet. This is why special lifestyle needs to be followed by owners to ensure a healthy life. Owners need to ensure...
Posted on: 04 November, 2015
Author: Catherine Walsh
Dogs are the most common pet reared by human since the beginning of civilization. A strong bond has been established by people with this pet. But, it is not at all easy for owners to maintain health o... Dogs are the most common pet reared by human since the beginning of civilization. A strong bond has been established by people with this pet. But, it is not at all easy for owners to maintain health of pet after bringing at home. Owners remain in concern for the health of dogs. It is a responsibility for owners to dedicate time in...
Posted on: 29 October, 2015
Author: Holly Hugo
Sometimes in life there are no easy answers. Unfortunately, dealing with an aggressive dog is one of those times. A Difficult Problem Canine aggression is a difficult (but not impossible) problem to... Sometimes in life there are no easy answers. Unfortunately, dealing with an aggressive dog is one of those times. Canine aggression is a difficult (but not impossible) problem to correct, but it requires immense patience and dedication on the part of the owner. It is also essential to understand the type of aggression you are dealing with, in order to correct it. Those types of aggression most likely...
Posted on: 27 October, 2015
Author: Holly Hugo
Have you ever wished you had a magic wand? When it comes to pet training, a clicker is as close to a magic wand as it gets. When you learn how to clicker train effectively the magic click-clack of the clicker gives you an almost super-human (or super-canine?) power over the dog. How can this be? To learn the secrets of clicker training read on. What is a Clicker? A Clicker is simply a handheld plastic box housing a strip of stiff metal (the magic is invisible). When you press the metal strip it deforms and makes a distinctive click-clack...
Posted on: 21 October, 2015
Author: Holly Hugo
Trick or Treat….Is This Something Good to Eat? Halloween is just around the corner and everyone is getting ready for fun festivities! Some of us “pet parents” are gearing up as well, buying or making treats to give out to neighborhood dogs that might “trick or treat” alongside their human counterparts. It all sounds like great fun and games, but is it? Keep on reading to learn about Halloween Safety Tips for pets. Halloween is just around the corner and everyone is getting ready for fun festivities! By the time the big night rolls around at the end of October,...
Posted on: 01 October, 2015
Author: Pihu Rathor
We, as human, have been surely made as loving creatures. Creatures who can feel love, take love and give love. And then there are very rare creatures who feel the same way about love like we humans do. One of those creatures are Dogs. Like the saying goes, a dog is a man’s best friend, it’s so true. Nowadays, the world has changed so much and has turned so evil that it is really difficult to trust another human being. In this world of evil and betrayal, dogs are the only creatures who can provide you with love, thus most...
Posted on: 27 September, 2015
Author: Holly Hugo
Is your dog house trained? Are you thinking about getting a dog? If you need tips for house training your dog, read this post. Help! Why isn’t My Dog Potty Trained? “I have a 6-month old Cocker spaniel. She is so hard to potty train. She could go outside for an hour and still come inside to pee. Can you help?” (*) House training a dog should be simple, except sometimes we jump to conclusions about the dog’s understanding of the process, or assume she is a mind-reader. An Inconvenient Problem In Claudia’s case, a critical clue is in the...