Bully Sticks

Training your Dog to use the Litter Box

Teaching your dog to use a litter box is a lot easier than you might think. Dogs naturally like to relieve themselves in the same spot and are motivated by scent. These two factors are great motivators for your dog to choose a litter box.

My dog has used puppy piddle pads since the first night we brought him home. The pads have a scent that attracted him to them. It was only natural to get him to step up to the litter box. All it took was a little encouragement and a bully stick reward.

Watch this short video on How to Train Your Dog to Use a Litter Box.

The Dog New Year’s Resolutions

This year my dog, Bonkers has made a list of New Years Resolutions that unlike past years he actually intends to keep. As a good “Dog Mom” I’m going to do my best to help him accomplish his goals.

Bonkers 2009 New Year’s Resolutions:

1. Start eating Healthier - More all Natural Dog Treats
2. Exercise - More brisk walking less sniffing bushes
3. Better Dental Hygiene - Brushing teeth daily and more Bully sticks (Bonkers likes the Bully sticks…teeth brushing not so much.)
4. More patience and tolerance of the cat - “Can’t we all just get along”.
5. Stop licking the micro suede couch - (Please!)
6. Take better care of appearance - (Can you say - BATH!)
7. Dress Better (The torn up orange T-shirt has got to go)
8. Use my “quiet” voice inside
9. Stop eating Legos
10. Give more hugs and kisses - Wag my tail more and be content with life.

Taking care of your Senior Dog

Once your dog has reached six years old, it’s time to start thinking about changing his/her food and the way you exercise your pet. You may also want to step-up his/her dental hygiene by feeding quality treats like bully sticks.

Winter Dog Care Tips

Keep your dog healthy and warm this winter but also remember that dogs with thick coats can get overheated in a home that is hot and stuffy. Dogs also need plenty of water in the Winter so keep those pet bowls full. Giving your dog a bully stick will help keep those teeth tartar free.

Choose the right pet food for your dog

Choosing the right pet food for your dog can be confusing but following a few of these wise steps could help you make the right decision.

Part 1 of Choose the Right Pet Food for Your Dog

No more jumping on the guests!

Do you want to finally get your dog to STOP jumping on ever one that comes through the front door? Are you tired of having to grab the dog and lock him up before you can open the door?

Then…. watch this video and go get a tupperware bowl of all natural dog treats.

Handy tips for giving your dog medicine

Most pets are going to need some type of medication during their lifetimes and getting your pet to take that medication can be a real burden unless you know a few of these tricks. Having a bully stick handy as a reward is another great way to turn a potentially bad experience into a positive one.

Make your own Dog Grooming Bows

My dog hates having a bow in his hair. It nearly drives him insane.

I’m not sure what the issue is… after all he is a Shih Tzu and Shih Tzus are suppose to have bows.

The only way I can get him to stop trying to remove and destroy the bow, is to distract him with a bully stick. Once the bully stick is gone, operation “Get rid of the Bow” begins again.

My sister’s dog is the complete opposite. Daisy loves being groomed and has a complete collection of bows for all occasions. She would never dream of removing a bow from her well-groomed top knot.

For those of you who want to make your own bows for your dogs accessories collection, here’s a quick easy method.

A spoiled dog is an unhappy dog…

Dogs are happiest when they feel safe and secure with a dominant pack leader. That pack leader needs to be Y.O.U! It’s fine to show your dog attention and dole out the toys and dog chews, but only in the proper timing and environment.

This video shows what happens when a nervous insecure dog is in control.

Dog and Pet Doors

The variety of pet doors available has certainly increased over the past few years. I’m amazed at not only the quantity but also the quality of these dog doors.

Security has always been an issue with dog doors. Many pet owners are concerned about stray animals coming into their homes through a pet door, however with the new magnetic dog doors, and the special collars used by your pet, these issues are now a thing of the past.

Most pet owners can train their pets to use a dog door within minutes using all natural dog treats as an enticement to come through the door. A smart dog will immediately come through for a bully stick.