How To Train Your Dog Not to Fear Thunde...

By Dr. Jan Bellows Many dogs have a natural fear of loud noises. Thunder in particularly can be especially upsetting. With a dog’s sensitive hearing, thunder is like a giant animal growling angrily at them – an animal they can’t see or find. Thunder causes incredible fear, and that fear is only...

How Important is Brushing Your Dog’...

By Dr. Jan Bellows Every pet owner – especially with a particularly hairy or smelly dog – recognizes the importance of grooming. Even if your dog is shorthaired and rarely needs any type of brushing or bath, there is an implicit understanding that your dog gets dirty, and there are times where your dog...

3 Important Tips About Crating Your Dog...

By Dr. Jan Bellows Dog crating is an important tool of dog ownership. It is one of the few effective ways to house train your pet, in addition to the benefits it has for your dog’s psychological state and obedience. The crate’s effectiveness has an evolutionary basis, and it should come as no surprise...