Is Your Dog Left or Right Pawed?
Is your dog left or right-pawed? It’s not as easy to tell with a dog because they don’t hold a fork to eat or a pen to write. But you might be surprised to learn that dogs, like people, often
Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs?
With essential oils becoming increasingly popular, you may wonder are essential oils safe for dogs. Essential oils have been used for centuries, and their popularity continues to rise. While they may offer benefits for humans, pet owners should exercise caution
Maternal Care in Puppy Development
There is a common belief that every female dog inherently possesses a built-in manual on maternal care, which ensures all canine mothers naturally provide the necessary nurturing for healthy and well-adjusted puppies. However, scientific evidence suggests otherwise. Investigating Canine Maternal
The Power of Clicker Training: A Guide to Positive Reinforcement
Training your dog can be both rewarding and fun when you use the right methods. With the power of clicker training, a popular positive reinforcement technique, combines science-based principles with an easy-to-use tool: the dog-training clicker. This approach allows you
Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting time filled with joy and anticipation. However, it’s essential to ensure that your puppy is safe and protected in their new environment. From electrical cords to toxic plants, there are
Deep Pressure Therapy: A Guide
Deep pressure therapy (DPT) is a powerful technique grounded in proprioception—the body’s ability to sense its position and movements. If you’ve ever felt a calming sense of relaxation under a weighted blanket or after receiving a firm hug, you’ve experienced
Benefits of Microchipping
The benefits of microchipping is one of the most effective ways to ensure your pet can be identified and returned to you if they ever go missing. This quick and minimally invasive procedure provides a permanent form of identification that,
Lyme Disease
Understanding Lyme Disease in Dogs Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, spreads through specific tick species and affects humans, dogs, and other animals. It’s caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium carried by ticks. This bacterium enters the bloodstream through a tick
Properly Drying Your Dog
When your dog gets wet — whether it’s from a bath, a swim, or a walk in the rain — it’s crucial to dry them thoroughly. Properly drying your dog serves several purposes. It helps maintain their body temperature, prevents
When Can I Stop Training My Puppy?
Training a puppy is one of the most rewarding experiences for an owner, but many people wonder when can I stop training my puppy? The truth is, training is a lifelong process. Just as we continue to learn throughout our
Lori Oestreich
Match Dot Pup Blogger
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