“Should you punish your dog for pooping in the house?” – A neighbor who had recently adopted a Labrador puppy asked me this the other day. I told him to never punish his new dog as that would only make it aggressive or timid or even encourage other bad behaviors. Punishment such as rubbing the […] More
I wondered ‘How many days can a dog go without pooping?’ when my pet Cocker Spaniel – Coco – refused to poop for two consecutive days. She had had two or three bowel movements when we took her for a weekend getaway. After we got back, she simply refused to eat and wouldn’t poop too. […] More
Does walking your dog trim their nails? You have a cute little dog but its sharp claws end up tearing your upholstered furniture or hurting your skin. You also keep hearing its nails clipping-clopping on your floors. You know it is time to trim its nails but nail trimming is such a chore! Also, most […] More
‘When do puppies get their adult coat?’ So the exciting time has come that your new puppy is home. You cannot wait to take it out and show it off. But wait.. where is that luxurious shiny coat that the pup’s mom has? When will your pup develop the same? Will its color change? And […] More
Are dogs scared of the dark? I wasn’t sure of the answer to this question. You see, I have a dog that is scared of her own shadow. Gentle soul that she is, she is afraid of the slightest of noises. This July, she was scared of fireworks too and hid all day under the […] More
What smells do dogs hate? You wear your favorite fruity perfume as you get ready for a party. Your dog comes running to hug you but as soon as he gets a whiff he starts sneezing and dashes out of the room. Oops…you forgot that your pooch hates this and almost every other perfume. Why […] More
Can dogs walk backwards? Wouldn’t it be funny to see a dog walk backwards? Just like Michael Jackson performing his famous moonwalk! You can train a dog to walk or heel backwards and even sideways. However, it takes a lot of training to do so. Most dogs learn how to walk backwards fairly easily. Sometimes, […] More
Should I take my dog’s collar off at night? I used to wonder about this, but not anymore. Now I know for sure what the answer is. Earlier, I used to leave the collar on my dog almost all the time and only removed it while bathing my pet. Now, I do not make that […] More
A neighbor asked me the other day ‘where do Chihuahuas like to be pet?’ It was a good question since my Chihuahua Bella is rather finicky about it. She does not like it when people try to pet or pat her on her head. I believe she perceives that to be a threat. Like most […] More
Help! Why is my Chihuahua throwing up? No pet parent wants to utter these words ever. It is extremely distressing to see a Chi (or any dog for that matter) throw up. Believe me; vomiting may actually do your Chihuahua a world of good. Given the number of putrid, disgusting, and rank things many dogs […] More
Why do Chihuahuas hide their food ? You have cleaned your house from the attic to the basement in preparation for your in-laws’ visit. Your mother-in-law sits on the couch, gets a funny expression on her face, reaches under the sofa, and pulls out a bone. Clearly you didn’t pass the inspection. Thanks Fido! Well, […] More
‘How much should a Chihuahua eat a day?’ This is among the many questions Chihuahua parents might face at some point or another and an important one at that. Answers to ‘how often’ and ‘how much’ a Chihuahua should eat on a daily basis are crucial components of maintaining its health and well-being. The Chihuahua […] More