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When you have many dogs in your home whether you realize it or not you actually have a pet dog pack, and there is also a pack that will develop in your house. Some dogs in captivity will show these traits and some will not, it is not really clear why some have it so strongly while others do not. That means that there are many dogs that are not as aggressive in the home as they would be outside of it. The aggressiveness that is a part of the mindset has in fact been reduced through breeding, domestication, and socialization. However, in some of the dog packs there is a clear rank and order with there being one top dog that is the Alpha in the house, and all of the others are left trying to fall in line and be in agreement with the order of the rank. The order of all of these dogs can also fall in line based on the resources such as when it comes to food, water, and other resources, the top dog will always get the best resources. However, in some cases, this is not it at all an...

If one dog is good, having two or more is even better, right?! While multiple dogs are great for companionship, entertainment and increased socialization – for both you and them – it can sometimes be a daunting task for all involved. Throw a child or two in the mix, along with a significant other, and it can be satisfying and stressful all at once. Don’t fret – dogs combined with effective management skills from their pet parents can equal a happy household! The Leader of the Pack While your canine companions’ temperaments and personalities do contribute greatly to household peace and harmony, so too does your guidance and leadership. Dogs are pack animals who look to their pack leader for instruction. As their pet parent, you are their pack leader. By demonstrating positive leadership, you can manage, supervise and set limitations for your dogs to keep your living environment from becoming a constant free-for-all filled with rowdiness and bad attitudes. Remember, ...

Our furry friends enjoy a nice afternoon basking in the sun or frolicking in the yard just as much as we do. And while you may think to yourself “I have a fence, that’s all I need to keep Max safe,” there are additional steps you can take to ensure your cuddly companion’s safety, still keeping him entertained while he’s enjoying the great outdoors. And maintaining a well-groomed yard in the process is just an added bonus! Make your fence escape proof. Just because you have a fence doesn’t mean sweet little Max can’t pull a Houdini act and escape. To prevent jailbreaks, make sure your dog can’t climb or jump over, push his way through, or slip under the fence. If Max likes to dig, bury chicken wire under the fence or line the base with heavy rocks or cinder blocks to keep it secure and breach-proof. Tend to your garden and your lawn. Ingesting certain flowers, such as daffodils or crocuses, can make Max sick. Before adding plants to your yard, check the ASPCA’s list of plants ...

Just like any two-legged member of the family, our furry friends can encounter little accidents around the house, yard, or neighborhood. If your precious pooch or faithful feline suffers a minor injury, there may be a quick fix within your reach. Bee sting. Bees tend to sting animals on the paw or face. Bee stings are quite painful and it is possible your pet may experience an allergic reaction as a result of a sting. If your pet receives a sting, you will need to remove the bee’s stinger. Nope, don’t reach for the tweezers! Instead, grab a credit card from your wallet and scrape away the stinger, making sure the venom sac comes out with it. If Fluffy or Fido experiences a mild allergic reaction to the sting, give him/her a bit of Benadryl or any allergy medication that lists diphenhydramine or cetirizine as the only active ingredient. The average dosage for treating your pet is 1 mg per pound, given every 8 hours. If your pet suffers a serious allergic reaction, seek immedi...