http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns Advice and Info - Ask We Can Help! Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:14:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dippity doo dah, dippity hey!  To borrow and somewhat change the line of the original song Zippety Doo Dah.  We're actually talking about the dippity doo dah dog piles that have been percolating along all winter under mounds of snow in your yard.  If you are out there on a ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/07/24/dippity-doo-dogs/ Short, almost non-existent hair coat - no grooming - right? Wrong! Even Weimaraners or Miniature Pinschers need grooming.They (and all their long-haired, curly-coated cousins) need grooming too.Nails need cutting on a regular basis (to prevent in-grown nails and infection), eyes cleaned (for tear stains), ears cleaned (for excessive wax build-up), ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/06/30/good-grooming-grrrrrreat-dogs/ Don't you just LOVE it? That terrible, rotten, permeating wafting odor brought into the house by your four footed friend? The "Oh my heavens what died in here?" kind of smell? Ahhhh, right - it's merely eau de dog - not bottled and sold on the shelves at your nearest store. ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/06/05/eau-de-dog/ You have likely either heard stories about dogs who take their owners for a walk on a regular basis or have a dog that forges ahead of you on your walks. It's no wonder your arms are way longer than they should be if this is what is happening. ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/05/15/dog-halters-useful-or-not/ You've no doubt read all about hypoallergenic dogs, how fantastic they are supposed to be if you have allergies. That they don't shed, don't have dander, and don't cause your allergies to flare up. Unfortunately, this is just plain wrong on all counts. Hypoallergenic actually means to ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/04/21/the-allergry-dog/ Do dogs have a tooth fairy? Well, no they don't, but that doesn't mean you can't keep their pearlies white and clean, and well looked after. The yellow teeth you see on dogs are usually older dogs, or dogs that don't chew enough to keep their teeth white. Dogs ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/04/05/dogs-and-the-tooth-fairy/ One look at the title of this article and many people would take great exception to the thought of crating a dog. Many think it's cruel and unusual punishment. Others who have used crate training to bring up puppy KNOW it's the best thing since sliced bread. ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/03/28/crate-training-is-a-must/ Shopping for special treats for your dog? Make sure you buy healthy treats made with natural ingredients. There are lots of treats on the market, but they're loaded with sugar and fat. Instead, look for treats made from whole grains like oats or quality, single source proteins like ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/03/15/barkley-better-bravo-healthy-treats-for-your-dog/ If your dog scoots its bum across the floor, dragging itself by its front legs and rubbing its whole backside on the floor, or on the ground, you may have an anal sac problem. This isn't always the case, as the dragging can also be caused by excessive skin ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/03/06/the-anal-gland-express/ Those of you with dogs have all seen these "spots" in the grass every year.  They result from your dog(s) peeing on the lawn.  Since dog urine has such a high concentration of nitrogen (which means it also has a high Ph level) you'll be getting these little fairy rings ... http://dogs.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/25/doggy-lawn-spots/