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Responsible dog owners take a proactive approach to training and socializing their dogs when they are puppies. This helps puppies be more adaptable to multiple different situations and people they may encounter as they grow. Yet, if you get a dog later in its life who may not have been properly socialized, learning to recognize the triggers of possible aggression and addressing them right away is key to helping a dog best and giving them a better quality of life.

As dog owners, we naturally want our furry best friends to be happy and healthy, but one area that can easily be neglected is their dental health. Like humans, dogs can suffer from various dental issues, leading to serious health problems if left untreated. These issues are often easily avoided, so it’s important to learn how to protect our pets’ pearly whites from a young age. This article explores three common dental issues you should know about in dogs.

There are some behaviors that dogs are well known for. They like to sniff, they like to run and play, and overall, they like to bark. All are normal behaviors for a dog while in context, but could these normal, natural behaviors become a problem? What if, say, a dog is barking more than normal? What if they seem to bark at, unexaggeratedly, everything or in persistent and over-the-top ways? What if they do more than just bark when faced with certain objects, people, situations, or other dogs? A larger issue could be at play here, meaning that a dog is reactive.

Many purebred dogs are prone to inherited genetic disorders that can severely impact their quality of life. As a dog owner or prospective owner, it is critical to understand these health risks and take steps to avoid supporting breeding practices that propagate disease. Selecting responsibly bred dogs from breeders who prioritize health is key to improving outcomes in vulnerable breeds.

Some canine companions seem naturally nervous, reacting to new places or people, unexpected situations, or routine changes with caution, curiosity, and anxiety. If this sounds like your dog, the key to helping them stay calm and happy is first determining the cause of their anxiety. Then, you can find the best way to help reduce it. Even if your dog’s nervousness is baked into their personality with no specific triggers, there are still things you can do to help keep them calm and happy. In this article, we'll look at how to spot the signs of a nervous dog and provide practical tips on keeping them relaxed and content while strengthening your bond.