‘I Lost My Dog, What Do I Do?’ July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month, but it’s always the right time to learn how you can prevent your pets from becoming a statistic. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), “about 710,000 pets that enter shelters as strays each
Does your dog run about the house only to leave behind mountains of hair? All dogs shed at one time or another; even hairless breeds lose their fine hairs. Shedding is a natural process in which dead or damaged fur falls out so new hair growth can begin. While cleaning up after a heavy shedder
Our List of Pet Charities and Other Non-Monetary Ways You Can Help Animals As pet parents and animal lovers, our team here at BarxBuddy is always looking for ways to give back. You, too, can make a HUGE difference in the lives of animals in your community and across the globe, not only by making
Got yourself a barker do ya? Dogs that take their vocalizing to the streets (outside) is one thing. But, those dogs that cause barking mayhem inside the home are a whole other issue. Let’s face it; family members can’t think, let alone hold a conversation, while your dog says her peace. Is there a way
Welp, we are guessing that you’re on this page either because you’re looking for a dog and trying to understand the various breeds, mixes, and crosses … or you’re having a drink with friends and looking to settle a bet. Either way, we can answer your questions: What is the difference between crossbreed dogs, mixed
While most dogs vocalize for a good reason, some seem to bark nonstop 24/7. As pet parents ourselves, we here at BarxBuddy get it: A dog that constantly barks can be a frustrating situation to deal with. Can you train a dog not to bark? We suppose you could, but why would you want to
New to fostering dogs or considering opening your home to foster dogs? Congratulations and kudos to you! If you are new to pet fostering, we have some tips on how to foster a dog until you or the rescue organization finds its forever home. Welcoming a shelter dog into your home and providing temporary care
As puppies, dogs learn that their barks send messages to you, other dogs and animals, and sometimes to inanimate objects. While the reasons behind a bark can vary, the most common include excitement, frustration, anxiety, and boredom. Listening to your pet vocalize its needs is one thing, but enduring incessant barking is another. You may
Howling vs. Whining vs. Baying: What Is the Difference? Dogs use several sounds to communicate with humans and fellow canines; the most familiar is barking.
Why Does My Dog Bark at Everything That Passes By? “My dog barks at everything that passes by, and it’s driving me crazy.” We hear that
According to the ASPCA, dogs that are adopted from rescue shelters or adopted during adulthood tend to have separation anxiety more than dogs that are
Not All Dogs are ‘Crated’ Equally When you crate train your dog, you might notice your dog barking in its crate and at night while
Is Your Dog a Chronic Car Chaser? Do you have a dog that barks at cars when they pass by? Does he lie in wait
Was Your Dog Born to Bark? Ever notice how your neighbor’s dog is quiet, while yours barks like a fool at the slightest movement or
