Dogs and Their Care

With spring in full arrival, skunks have found dens and are having their babies. This means, in order to maintain higher caloric intake, they’re foraging more, including during the day when they’re not as concerned about keeping their babies warm. Skunks (and raccoons, among other nocturnal animals) who are out during the day at this time of year are not rabid, just feeding their babies. Curious dogs might get too close, and a frightened skunk will spray. Its spray is caustic and will sting eyes, and also contains thiols, which are pungent, immediately smelly, and hard to remove. This article by Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine will help if you find yourself in this situation. Here’s what to do if your dog gets skunked.

Senior Dogs

Health Problems in Older Dogs

The Senior Dog Project

My Old Dog

Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement

Dog Foods

Best Dog Foods

The 10 Best Dog Food Choices

The Truth About Animal By-Products in Dog Food

Dog Food Recalls

Canine Miscellany

Doggon’ Wheels pet mobility aids

When Dogs Play, People Relax, and Social Barriers Break Down “Dog play is chaotic, contagious, catalytic, and fun.”

The Benefits of Owning a Dog Infographic

Where Dogs Come From Info Chart

The Evolution and Domestication of Dogs

Searching for the Origin of the Dog – Ethology Lecture

Dog Names

Dog Play and Activities with Links

How Much Sleep Do Pets Need?

On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas

Denver Dumb Friends League extensive Dog Behavior Handouts, which include the following: Winter Pet Care Tips, Pets as Gifts, Pets and the 4^th of July, Unusual Eating Habits in Dogs and Cats, Aversives for Dogs, Barking, Canine Rivalry, Children and Dogs, Cleaning Stains, Confining to Property, Crate Training, Dealing with Dominance, Dominance and Children, Dealing with Puppy Chewing, Dealing with the Aggressive Dog, Destructive Chewing, Developmental Stages of Puppies, Dog to Cat Introductions, Dog to Dog Introductions, Dog Toys and How to Use Them, Escape Artist, Fear of Thunder, Fitting Collars, Food No-No’s, Hot Weather Safety, House Training Puppies, House Training your Dog, How to Solve the Digging Problem, How to Use a Head Halter, Inside vs. Outside, Introducing New Dog to Children, Introducing New Dog to Resident Dog, Is this the best time to adopt a pet?, Jumping in Puppies, Kennel Cough Fact Sheet, Nothing is Free Training, Positive Reinforcement Training, Preparing Dog for New Baby, Puppy Chewing, Puppy Nipping, Re-Housetraining Adult Dog, Safety Tips for Kids, Territorial Marking, Tether Training, The Educated Dog, The Fearful Dog, Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs, Why Dogs Bite, Why Flexi-leads are a Bad Idea, and Winter Woes.

American Kennel Club Breed Standards

Prevention and Avoiding Dog Bites

Avoid Dog Bites How do you avoid getting bit by a dog? Start by being polite and respecting the dog’s personal space. Never approach an unfamiliar dog, especially one who’s tied or confined behind a fence or in a car. Don’t pet a dog—even your own—without letting them see and sniff you first.

Grooming

What To Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk

Minimizing Dog Hair in Your Home

Tips to Minimize Dog Hair

Behaviour Training

US Dog Agility Association

C-BARQ Assessment Test to Determine Your Dog’s Training Needs

Dog Training and Behavior Resources

Bad Rap Training Resources

Animal Behavior Resources Institute

Animal Behavior Society

Dumb Friends League handouts on behavior issues

Dogstar Daily

ASPCA Dog Behavior http://www.maddiesfund.org/

Maddie’s Fund Animal Behavior Articles

ASPCA Teaching Your Dog Not to Pull on a Leash

Expert Beacon How to Train your Dog to Stop Pulling on His Leash

Clicker Training

House Training an Adult Dog

Interpreting Your Dog’s Barking

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Understanding How to Show Affection to a Dog

Why Dogs Should Never be Hugged

How to Love Your Dog, Believe it or Not!

Dog Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals Dogs can be trained to perform many important tasks to assist people with disabilities, such as providing stability for a person who has difficulty walking, picking up items for a person who uses a wheelchair, preventing a child with autism from wandering away, or alerting a person who has hearing loss when someone is approaching from behind.

Service Dog Laws Have questions regarding the laws around service dogs? Check out this helpful link for more information.