Doggie Supplies

Dog training is important for you and your family to be able to enjoy the greatest benefits of having a dog. Well-trained dogs are much safer around family and kids, show trust and mutual respect, and are happier because they feel they have a purpose in life: doing their “job” of following commands and providing companionship. Your dog wants to be an integral part of your “pack,” or family, and he’ll have fun learning obedience commands with proper training. There are some general rules to achieve this.

First, always praise and reward your dog when he follows a command. In the beginning of training, it’s more effective to reward him with dog treats or kibble. After a while, you can phase out the treats and just start giving him lavish praise when he does something right. Always be consistent to make training simple and easy for your dog, and provide instant feedback about whether he has done something right or wrong. Lastly, take training slowly. Master one command at a time with your dog, and then build upon that with other commands. Doing too much at once will only overwhelm and confuse your dog.

It’s a common misconception that dogs can survive and flourish in extremely cold temperatures because of their fur. Although a dog’s coat plays a significant part in regulating their internal thermometer – even in summer, interestingly enough – that doesn’t make all of them impervious to frigid temperatures. While a Siberian husky might relish the opportunity to romp through the snow, a Chihuahua will be less eager.

Fall is right around the corner, and winter nips right at its heels. If you live in an area that experiences especially cold winters, it may be time to look for an insulated dog house. Pets should be kept indoors in harsh weather conditions, but dog houses at least provide a warm refuge if your dog becomes stir-crazy inside the home.

Pure Comfort From The Heat

Did you know dogs can become dehydrated from heat making the extreme hot summers very dangerous for your dog?  Cooling dog beds can protect your beloved dog from being parched and developing skin problems due to the heat or overexposure to sunlight.

A cooling dog bed gives superb comfort for dogs with hip and joint pain, skin disorders and other health conditions.

Remember summer days can cause excruiciating and annoying dry feeling to your dog.  The cooling dog beds  are designed to prevent overheating and exhaustion of your dog.  Once your dog discovers the comfort of a cooling dog bed he will gladly return to experience the coolness of his bed.  To get him started using his cooling dog bed try placing a sheet or one of your old shirts over the bed and place a treat on top of the bed, repeat this until your dog begins to automatically using the cool dog bed.  Then you can start to remove the sheet or your old shirt.  Your dog will soon associate the comfort of the cooling dog bed and the smell of the sheet or your old shirt, thus encouraging him to lie down and stay there and being very comfortable.