How to Stop Your Dog from Barking – Dogster

Stopping the excessive barking is the key, not to stop the bark entirely. Barking is a completely normal behavior for dogs, and they bark for many different reasons: alarm, boredom, excitement, frustration, demand, play, stress. You have coping skills and…

How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down – Dogster

Teaching your dog to lie down is a practical cue because it leads to more advanced behaviors. When your dog can lie down on cue, he’ll be able to  stay on his bed or master tricks like rolling over or…

How to Choose the Best Vegan Dog Food – Dogster

Turning your dog vegan is a controversial topic. But as more humans contemplate plant-based lifestyles themselves, it becomes a relevant idea for dog parents. Dr. Ilana Halperin, chief of service for Community Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine…

Causes, Signs and Management – Dogster

Dogs have a thyroid gland in their necks that produces hormones. When excess thyroid hormones are released, hyperthyroidism occurs and results in negative effects in the body. This condition is most common in older dogs but is quite rare overall.…

How to Teach a Dog to Shake – Dogster

Teaching your dog to shake is a classic dog trick that most dogs learn very quickly and will thrill your friends and family. Watch our dog trainer, Sassafras Lowrey’s step-by-step video on teaching your dog to shake: Before your training…