When it comes to feeding our dogs we only want what is best. Unfortunately, our spoiling of our furry friends can lead to some serious consequences. While not all human foods are toxic or even harmful to dogs it should be noted that in an ideal situation you would only feed them dog food and dog treats. For those of you who own dogs at home it can be confusing as to what is and isn't ok for your dog to eat. What may seem healthy to us or be good for us isn't always the same f

Many people say "Mark, my dog hates being in the crate. What should I do?" or "Mark, I can't get my dog to go into it's kennel no matter how hard I try." So I have decided to write up a post in order to help those of you who are struggling with these very same issues. Not only will I explain how you should do it, but I will also explain why. First and foremost understand that your puppy is a den animal and bringing them home to a crate should be a replacement for their den. W

Puppy Potty Training which is also referred to as housebreaking is usually one of the most frustrating times in raising a dog. With consistent care and training it doesn’t have to be, in fact you can potty train your dog in a fairly short time frame just following a few tips located in this blog post. Let’s begin with a little basic understanding of puppies. Before six months of age a puppy typically doesn’t have enough control over their own bladders to hold it for long peri

We all want what is best for our dog and their diet. Outside of exercise, a proper diet is the single largest contributor to the well being and health of your four legged friend. What we feed our pets can set them up for a long happy life or failure. Listed below are ten simple tips to help ensure that your loved one will be with you for many happy and healthy years to come. 1. Your Dog is Not a Vegan/Vegetarian! I am not here to debate about the health benefits of certain di