Different Tools For Different Coats

Different types of coats need different grooming tools. Although all dogs have certain equipment and supplies in common, long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, curly coats, wire coats, etc.

Smooth-coated breeds include the Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Beagle, and Dalmatian. The following are the basic […]

How To Properly Put On A Snap-around Collar On Your Dog

The following are three steps to place a snap-around collar on your dog.

1. Start with you and your dog facing each other. Take the clasp in your left hand and the two rings in your right hand.

2. Place […]

Food And Water Container Types

The following paragraphs describe pottery containers, plastic containers, and metal containers.

Pottery containers: As long as dogs are fed on dry foods, pottery containers serve effectively. But when containers have to be cleaned and handled after each feeding, pottery containers become too heavy and bulky. They, too, can be […]

Crates & Toys

Many dog trainers are firm believers in crate training. The great advantages of crate training a puppy are that it provides a safe place for the puppy away from the routine daily activity, prevents you from attempting to over-train your puppy, and teaches your puppy to hold its stools and […]

Collars & Leashes For New Puppy Training

There are many types of dog collars and leashes that you can use for helping train your new puppy. However, while your puppy is as young as seven to ten weeks of age, we recommend that soft cotton collars be put on and off the puppy’s […]

Food And Water Containers

No food should ever be fed to a dog unless that food is put into some type of a container. The practice of putting food on newspapers or directly on a cage floor or the ground serves no purpose except to contaminate the food from the surroundings. This method […]

Benefits Of Using A Snap-around Collar

A slip-on collar is usually made of chain or nylon and one that easily slips over the dog’s head. As a result, it is generally too big to be an effective training tool. Studies have shown a high incident of significant tracheal and spinal injuries among dogs […]

Bath Inventory For Your Dog

Once your dog is completely brushed, combed, and tangle-free, he is now ready for his bath. This means that it is time for you to take out all the necessary equipment and supplies so that you can easily reach what you need when you need it. If you […]

Basic Equipment For Your Puppy

You do not have to spend a fortune on equipment for your new puppy, though it is a good idea to have a number of essential items on hand before you bring your puppy home. These include food and water bowls, collar and leash, grooming tools, shipping crate […]

5 Types Of Body Wear Collars

Collars are often chosen as a fashion statement but these choices should change with your requirements for your dog’s training. When you train obedience you should choose one collar; if you are training your dog in protection, you might need another type. This all evolves as your dog […]