I don’t know how my husband stands to have Corona so close to his nose as her breath stinks and always has! This Dogo Argentino is often seen kissing Paul’s face or licking his ears and he just grins and bears it. I, on the other hand, would prefer not to be anywhere close to any dog’s tongue.

And here we have our cousin, Brian, who doesn’t mind the closeness to Corona at all.

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Quickie Guide To House Training Your Dog

Dogs need to be trained properly in order to know when and where it’s acceptable to go to the bathroom. As with any type of dog training, you must be consistent. Dogs learn by routine. Change the routine and you’ll confuse your dog. A confused dog will likely have an accident. First, understand that dogs don’t instinctively know where to urinate or defecate. They need to be taught. Below, you’ll learn how to house train your dog so it will never be confused about where to “go” again.

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Most Pet owners assume that just because a dog toy was purchased from a pet store, it is automatically safe for their dog. But this is not the case, as several toys are made for dogs of certain sizes and with certain play/chewing styles, and some toys can be dangerous for dogs if they are not properly supervised.

Large dogs or dogs that chew aggressively both have very specific needs when it comes to dog toys. Large dogs should always be given toys that are made for large dogs, because the smaller toys could become choking hazards.

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No, Corona didn’t pass, thank goodness but we, as pet owners, know we do have to consider what happens when she does and then live like she never will.

Every pet owner and even potential pet owner does have to consider the effects on the family due to the loss of a beloved pet. The aspect has to be dealt with but its sudden impact is dependent on how the family prepares for it.

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