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How Often Should I Clean My Dog’s Litter Box?

This question came from a reader who wants to know how often she needs to clean the litter box. Since she didn't elaborate, giving me more details to work on, such as: Type of litter box Absorbent materials Number of dogs using the litter box I'll briefly discuss all the above, ...

Dog Coat Pattern: Merle

Merle is a pattern in dog's coats where a dominant, darker color shows up as irregular blotches over lighter areas. The harlequin coat pattern seen in some Great Dane is a kind of merling. Merle coats are regularly seen in breeds of dog such as the Border Collie and Shetland Sheepdog. ...

Dog Coat Color: Tricolor

While tricolored cats are referred to as calico, tortoiseshell, or mosaic, dogs with similar color pattern are simply called tricolored! Tricolored dogs with a lot of white in their coats, setting off the reddish and dark patches on the head or body, can look particularly striking—common seen on Fox Terriers. There ...

Dog Coat Pattern: Spots

Spotted coats may have arisen naturally in the wild through genetic mutations that affected coat markings. The spots could have helped animals blend in better with certain surroundings, making it easier for them to escape predators and stalk prey, thus promoting the survival of those genes. Whatever the origins of spots ...

Dog Coat Pattern: Harlequin

Harlequin describes a coat pattern comprising a white background and patches of all-black or all-blue. The name comes from clowns and jesters of old, who stereotypically wore heavily patched clothing. Harlequin patches are small-to-medium sized and irregularly shaped—unlike spots or piebald markings, which are relatively consistent in size and shape; or ...

Common Behavior Problems In Dogs

When a dog misbehaves, it is usually not the fault of the dog. Instead, it is the owner to be "blamed." By and large, dogs do not misbehave. They may act in a way that is objectionable to you, or not respond to the commands. For example, when your dog is ...

Are You Willing To Clean Up The Mess Your Dog Made…

...in places belonging to others? In the previous two posts, I gave some tips on how we can help make our surrounding environment cleaner and pleasant if we clean up our dogs' wastes in public places. These days, our dogs are in a different league. Many owners regularly take their canine companions ...

Do You Clean Up Your Dog’s Pee In Public Places?

This question may sound silly to ask since there isn't any public toilet designed for dogs and I'd be insanely insane to suggest you bring along a pee mopper (if there's one in the market) whenever you and your dog go out for a walk. So, rest assure that the ...

Do You Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop In Public Places?

Daily walks are vital for a dog's physical and psychological well-being. Even if your dog gets to romp freely in the yard, he still needs regular outings and a change of scene. Each time you go out with your dog (even if he's a house trained dog), you must prepared to ...