Dogs 101 | Training | Health | Breeds

SmartPet.Net is home to one of the largest doggie FAQ’s on the entire internet, and we are not afraid to admit it! When it comes to family pets, dogs take the cake and we love cake! If you seek the answer to a canine question we more than likely have it. What are different ways to bond with your dog? We Can give you some great ideas! Whether you are looking for the perfect male or female dog name for your new puppy, or you simply want to try to teach your dog to put his own toys away We got you covered! Dogs are very complext creatures and although there is currently a lot that we know about them, there is a lot about them that we are still trying to figure out and as evolution continues, so will our understanding of these amazing animals.

In order to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for, simply look under the appropriate heading below where we have listed some of the most popular questions that new pet owners have. If the answer to your question is not there, you can also look inside our category pages found at the bottom of the page, or simply use the search function. To read the answer to a question, simply click on the question! Thanks for stopping by, we are sure you will find what you are looking for!

Dog Training

This is an essential component to a healthy relationship between dogs and their owners, and should not be neglected because if it is, your pooch will grow up to be ill mannered. Whether you want to teach Fido how to deal with dog anxiety or if you want to know if dogs and babies can co-exist, or if you want to learn how to choose the best collar for your dog? we’ve got you covered! Want to teach your dog to retrieve? or wanna teach your pet to spin in a complete circle? No prob!

For new puppy owners, we can tell you all about Clicker Training which is a very popular method of training, and we have the answers to many other training questions like how to stop puppy biting and how to Stop your puppy from nipping you when you offer him a treat

We can also help you begin training your new puppy the do’s and donts of obedience training by showing you how to Teach your puppy basic obedience commands, which are very important because when he knows them, then you have a way of controling him. We can teach you how to teach your dog to heel and how to teach your pet to come when you call him which are both very important obedience commands.

Dog Health

When it comes to the health of your beloved pet, taking short cuts is not the way to go. You want to make sure that you are doing everything in your power to keep your pet healthy, so they will not only live longer, but they will also be happy. Your pet could care less about living a healthy lifestyle, which is why you need to be on the ball. Wanna know about dog teeth cleaning? No prob! Dogs need their teeth brushed just like humans, and believe me they are not going to do it by themselves! We all love to give our dogs treats but sometimes what we give them can be very dangerous. why does my dog love peanut butter so much? can dogs eat bananas? or can dogs eat grapes? We know the answers to these questions, do you? Make sure you check out this list of poisonous foods for dogs so you can avoid giving your dog something that may make him or her sick. How much exercise does my dog need? is a question that many pet owners have, and one that is subjective depending on who you ask. Wanna read about how to get rid of fleas on dogs? Does Frontline for dogs prevent fleas and ticks? Well if you do not put your pet on it, you will never find out. Hint, it does! Should I put my pet on some form of pet insurance plan in case he gets sick? And if so, how much is pet insurance? and would I qualify for a discount on pet insurance for multiple pets?

Which Breed Is Right For Me?

Good question here and one that should be given a heck of a lot of consideration before dogs are added to the mix. Research the many different breeds that are out there before bringing one into your home, you will be glad you did. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure they say, and this addage can be applied to doing your research before bringing home a breed that is not appropriate for your living situation.

For example if you wanted an English Mastiff or a Great Dane but you lived in a one bedroom apartment, would this be a good idea? Definitely not, but a little Maltese would be perfect! On the other hand, if you have your heart set on a Labrador Retriever and you have a yard and love to walk and exercise, then perfect!

dog Vids

If you want to share your doggie videos with us, we would love to post them! We have a collection of dog videos to share with you, some more serious than others and we are always looking for more to add to our collection.

When it comes to my guide dog, the most common question I am asked is: “does your dog work all the time?” My answer: No he sure doesn’t!

Ron sends us this vid, featuring his 1-year-old Boxer named Newman, who Believe me when I tell you, knows exactly what he is doing!
Oops, caught red handed!

When Newman is not getting up to no good, he is out in the yard mixing it up with his fav Dobe pal! These boys sure do love having fun!

Many people are cautious when it comes to introducing dogs to cats because sometimes, dogs can be a little too intense but when it comes to this introduction, I feel sorry for the poor dog!