| answered a question | Why does my dog eat acorns? A small amount of acorns won't hurt your dog if he is medium to large. If your dog is munching down acorns like kibble then yes try to get him to stop because they do have some compounds that can be harmful in large quantities. |
| answered a question | How often should I bathe my german shepherd? Long hair of German Shepherds could use a bath once every other week to stay fresh. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog grumble? Grumbling is a mild alert. It's less than a bark. He's just being protective. |
| answered a question | Does my dog know I'm pregnant? Dogs often know things that are subtle to pick up on. It can't be said for certain that the dog knows, but dogs know sickness and emotion therefore it's likely they could sense pregnancy as dogs have evolved alongside humans for thousands of years. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog howl at night? Howling is a communal instinct that many dogs share with their wolf cousins. Sometimes it's to bring the rest of the pack home and provide a location and other times it serves as an alert system. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog dream so much? Dogs dream as often as humans. Don't wake him just like you would want to sleep through your dream! He could be running through fields, chasing cats or rabbits. It's not known if dogs have nightmares or not but dreams are ultimately harmless. |
| answered a question | What are some tips on grooming a poodle? -- DON’T CUT YOUR DOG – JUST CUT HIS HAIR – When trimming your dog it is very important not to injure your dog. Cut lightly with the scissors. When the hair is matted, you must be extra careful – use your fingers to feel where the skin is and use your eyes. -- DON’T BURN YOUR DOG WITH THE CLIPPERS – When using clippers, the blades can get hot. Keeping a plastic clipper guide attached and/or periodically feeling the blades can help prevent burns -- GET THE DOG USED TO YOUR TOUCH – This is easy, because you like to pet your dog. While you are petting them, get them used to your touch on parts of their body where they might not normally like to be touched. - their snout, face, feet, tail, ears, and personal parts. Get the dog so they don’t mind if you hold their snout closed and steady. -- TRIM THE DOG WHERE IT IS CONVENIENT AND COMFORTABLE FOR BOTH OF YOU – I often put an old sheet over our sofa and trim my dog as she lounges. If she is on her back, I give her a belly rub and then trim her belly before trimming the rest of her. When done, I take her outside and have her shake – then I and brush her. Finally, I shake out the sheet. At other times, we both sit on the ground outside and I trim her. Some people prefer to use a pet grooming table when grooming their poodle - here is some information and links to pet grooming tables (we will get a small commission if you purchase here) . -- YOU DON’T HAVE TO TRIM THE ENTIRE DOG AT ONE TIME -- You can trim part of the dog one day and trim another part another day or another week. I often trim the face, legs, and head one week and the body, tail, and bottom another |
| answered a question | Is anyone looking for a long-term sitter in New York City? Yes, they probably are. I recommend advertising in alternative means outside of this forum. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog eat bugs? Dogs are natural hunters. They do it for fun and food. Some dogs don't care. Some dogs see it as a threat others as a treat. |
| commented question | How can I keep my dog off the couch? You can get a home camera that also has audio output and you can speak to your dog and tell him down while you are away. Doing this will make your dog know that couch is off limits even if you are not home. |