Little Dog Tips

28/06/2024

Do Dogs Have A Belly Button? Here’s the Innies and the Outies

Dogs have a lot in common with their humans. They're mammals, they're highly social, and they - unfortunately - share most major diseases with us, from diabetes to cancer. On the bright side, though, they

28/06/2024

3 Pinterest Pins That Can Kill Your Dog

What I once thought was a place for brides-to-be and crafters to collect ideas is now a great place to share information about dogs. In fact, I use my Pinterest account to share Little Dog

27/06/2024

How To Stop A Door Dasher

Matilda is a well behaved dog - except for those times when she dashes out the door. Which is at least once a week. D'oh. The d'oh is on me - every time she dashes, it's

27/06/2024

Do you Have A Reactive Dog? Here’s How You Can Tell, And How You Can Help Your Dog Relax.

Barking at squirrels, going nuts when the doorbell rings, getting in squabbles with other dogs - reacting is not unusual dog behavior. After all, dogs will be dogs, right? But what about when these behaviors

27/06/2024

Your Quick-Start Guide To Teaching Your Dog Tricks

Trick-training can unlock both your creativity and that of your dog's. That's right - dogs can be creative, too! As you teach your dog the basic cues like sit and stay, and move onto more

27/06/2024

What Exactly IS A Chihuahua?

"Ooh, look, cute chihuahua!" people say as me and Matilda proudly walk down the street. I don't bother to correct them; Matilda is a chihuahua-minpin mix, and people with a keener eye for dog breeds

27/06/2024

Raw Meaty Bones For Small Dogs – Which Are Safe?

Small dogs are prone to dental disease because those tiny mouths can get crowded, allowing tartar to build up between teeth. As much as you brush with doggy toothpaste, you may never be able to

26/06/2024

How To Train Your Chihuahua To Fetch Like A Retriever

I thought fetching was only for dogs like Pluto and Air Bud. Big, yellow dogs who were dumb enough to bring their toys back, only for that toy to be tossed across the yard, again

26/06/2024

Why Does My Dog Carry Food Away From Her Bowl To Eat It?

Dogs are weird. I love having both Matilda and Cow because between them, they have so many fun quirks. But it was actually my childhood dog who would sometimes carry kibble in his mouth, run

26/06/2024

Can Dogs Have Ham?

It's been a few days since Easter, and maybe you bought a huge ham that's still sitting in the fridge. If you're tired of leftover ham sandwiches and tempted to throw a few pieces to

26/06/2024

I Found A Flea On My Dog… What Do I Do??

When I spotted a flea crawling around on Matilda's belly, I knew to act fast. I knew what to do because we've had fleas before. Sometimes I share things on my blog that I'm a

26/06/2024

Why I Choose Positive Training

I call Little Dog Tips a blog about "positive training for small dogs," but until now, I haven't quite defined positive training, what it means to me, and why I choose to write about it.

25/06/2024

The Stress-Free Way To Quit Potty Pads – Transition From Puppy Pads To Outside Without Accidents

Is it time to transition from puppy pads to outside? Pad-training was easy. All you ever had to do was put some of her poo and p*e on the pad. Her own scent attracts her

25/06/2024

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25/06/2024

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25/06/2024

Great post from Pennies, Places and Paws - there's definitely huge pros and cons to bringing your dog along. Small dogs are definitely travel-sized but big dogs can be great travel buddies too - but those that suffer from anxiety might be happier to just stay home.

To dog or not to dog? What a question! If you find yourself asking "Should I bring my dog on vacation?" don't worry. this guide will help you find the answer!

25/06/2024

3 Positive Ways To Correct Your Dog’s Unwanted Behaviors

You want to discourage your dog from certain behaviors, but you don't know how to do it.   Yelling at your dog doesn't feel right. Squirting water at her will make her hate baths. Shaking

25/06/2024

Do Dogs Need To Sleep With Pillows?

Comfort is, summed up in a single moment, when your dog rests their head on you and sighs deeply. I could end this post right here. We've all seen our dogs rest their heads on

25/06/2024

15+ Life Hacks For Chihuahua Parents

Dog moms and dads, your life is about to get so much easier. Check out these tips I've been using to overcome everything from daily challenges to minor inconveniences that come with being the guardian

25/06/2024

How Do Bark Collars Work?

Bark collars punish your dog for barking by emitting an irritating, high-pitched sound, a spray of citronella, or delivering a painful static shock via metal prongs on your dog's neck. The collar detects sound and (sometimes,

24/06/2024

Can Dogs Have Bad Eyesight? Why I Think My Dog Needs Glasses

As I get closer to my upcoming eye surgery, I've been thinking more about my dog's eyesight too. The thing is, I didn't know that I had strabismus until I was about 25 years old.

24/06/2024

Safety Tips For Sleeping With Your Small Dog

Nothing is sweeter than your tiny dog curling up close to you so you can hear every sigh, snort and snore as you fall asleep. But it's hard to truly enjoy it when you're worried

24/06/2024

Teach Your Dog To Let You Know She’s Hungry

Is it time for dinner yet? A post shared by Matilda The Meep Meep () on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:10pm PST I took just one training session to teach Matilda how to show me

24/06/2024

Should You Spay Your Dog?

This is a guest post from contributor Trisha Miller. To spay or not to spay, that is the question. When you have a small dog, there is just so much to consider. However, it is

24/06/2024

5 Things Small Dog Owners Need To Stop Doing

Uh oh. I was seriously considering scrapping this blog post entirely. I normally veer away from negativity. I don't want to make anyone feel bad, especially if they're doing their best. But it's important for

23/06/2024

Can Dogs Laugh?

I love sharing pure, all-around good news, so as you can imagine, I was thrilled to learn that, Yes! Dogs can laugh. Many dog behavior experts have observed a short, hard panting sound that dogs

23/06/2024

How To Soothe Your Dog’s Firework Anxiety

Firework anxiety in dogs can manifest in different ways. Your dog may shake, pant, drool, try to hide, or may actually try to "fight" the unseen enemy by running around, barking, and taking out her

23/06/2024

Is Your Dog Pooping In The House On Purpose?

If your dog has spent weeks, months, even years without having a potty accident, then suddenly dropped a log in an unexpected place... you might wonder if they pooped in your house on purpose. After

23/06/2024

2022 – The Year of Mental Health For Dogs

If you're like me, you depend on your dog for emotional support - sometimes. At other times, you might realize that you are, in fact, your dog's emotional support human. Our dogs' mental and emotional

22/06/2024

Do Small Dog Owners Need To Worry About The Link Between Grain-Free And DCM?

Have you heard the buzz? Everyone and their vet is saying to stop feeding grain-free and to switch to a grain-inclusive kibble from one of the big brands. In case you haven't heard, or you