Unfortunately, dogs do not speak English, so we can never know exactly how they feel about their matching family sweaters. It also means we have to learn their body language to understand how they are feeling. Reading your dog’s body language can help you avoid...
Keeping your dog happy and healthy means giving them lots of exercise. They can get exercise from playing in the backyard, trips to the dog park, nature hikes, or, most commonly, walks around the neighborhood. Keeping yourself and your dog safe is a top priority when...
January is National Train Your Dog Month, so make sure you have some treats ready for helping your new puppy master some tricks! Having a new puppy is exciting, and training him or her is a great way to bond together. When you’re able to communicate with your dog,...
With all the information about dog training available in books and online, you may be wondering if professional dog training is really worthwhile. What’s the difference between training your dog yourself and hiring someone else to train them? Whether you have a new...
Let’s be honest—the idea of wearing a leash isn’t a very pleasant one. Who wants to be directed where to go all the time? Some dogs have no problem being tethered to their owner on a leash, but other dogs hate it. If you’ve just rescued your dog, it’s possible he’s...
At East Valley Animal Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, we consider our pets to be part of our family. By this logic, we know that a puppy is like a baby. Any pet owner will assure you as much responsibility is involved! Just like potty training a toddler, potty training your...
