3 Foods That Are Great For Dogs

For most dogs, dog food is the only food given to them, because their owners don't want to risk making them sick on human food. Did you know that some human foods are actually great for your dog? Here are 3 foods that you can feel good about giving your dog.

1. Pumpkin- Pumpkin is great for dogs that have a sensitive stomach. It is rich in vitamin a and fiber, helping your dog digest with ease.

2. Green Beans: Green beans are great for pups that need to lose weight. Give them to your dog as a treat, they will love them!

3. Cooked Salmon- Salmon is great for your dogs, as it is just like a fish pill for humans. Salmon also contains omega 3 fatty acids that make your pup's fur super shiny!

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5 Awesome Ways to Style Bandanas on Your Dog

Bandannas are without a doubt one of the most adorable accessories on a dog, but they are usually only styled in one way. Here are 5 awesome ways to accessorize your pup in a bandana.

1. The Classic- The Classic style is by far the most common way to style your dog's bandana.
To create this look:
a. Fold your bandana into a triangle shape to fit your dog's neck.
b. Tie the bandana around your pup's neck and turn the bandana so it is facing the way you like

2. The Collar- The Collar style is a cute way to add some color to your dog without adding a large bandana.
To create this look:
a. Fold your bandana into a triangle shape
b. Roll the bandana up until it the the thickness of a standard collar.
c. Tie the bandana around your dog's neck

3. The Anklet- Although this style is a bit more complicated to get onto your dog, it looks adroable once on.
To create this look:
a. Fold your bandana into a square shape if possible, if not, fold into a triangle
b. Roll up your bandana until it will fit your dog's ankle
c. Tie on your dog's ankle ( not too tight)
TIP: For best results, use a small bandana, you can make your own but cutting an old one.

4. The Bow- the bow is an adorable way to tie your bandana around your dog's neck.
To create this look:
a. Fold your bandana into a triangle shape
b. Tie your bandana around your dog's neck like you would tie a shoelace- in a bow shape.

5. The DIY- The DIY is great for the crafters out there.
To create this look:
a. Find a material that will be big enough to cut into a bandana shape ( I use old T-Shirts)
b. Cut your material with scissors into a triangle shape big enough to fit your dog's neck.
c. Stretch the material once cut to make it more even.
d. Tie around your dog's neck

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Training Tips: "Down"

Teaching your dog the "down" command can be a little bit more tricky than "sit". Your dog might not want to lay down when training making it hard for everyone. Here are some tips on teaching your dog to lay down.

1. Use a clicker. Using a clicker to train your dog to lay down is going to help you so much! Teach your dog that the sound of the clicker means "treat". Then, when your dog lays down on its own, click the clicker and reward your pup with a treat. You don't wave to wait around for your dog to lay down, just bring the clicker with you whenever your dog is present.

2. Make sure that when your dog lays down, their bum is down on the floor. If your dog is not actually in a laying down position and is hovering, do not reward him or her until they lay all the way down.

3. Like any other skill you would teach your dog, take little breaks so that you and your pup stay calm.

I hope these tips helped you to train your dog. Come back soon for more training tips!

Keeping Your Pup Cool This Summer

During the summer, the sun comes out, and the temperatures rise tremendously. Here are some ways to cool your dog down, and lessen the risk of heat stroke.

1. Freeze a water bottle in a sock. This is a fun DIY that dogs go crazy for. Not only will your pup have a brand new chew toy that smells like socks, but they will also be cooled down by the ice. This takes only about 3 hours with the freezing process, and will last for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

2. Use a hair thinning brush like the Furminator to remove excess hair. When you remove all of the excess, loose hair out of your dog's coat, they will be cooler and lighter. The great thing about brushes like the Furminator is that your dog will still have beautiful fur with no patches.

3. Give your dogs plenty of water. All the time, especially in the summer, your dogs should have a supply of water (NOT the Toilet). When your dogs drink water, they will stay hydrated that will cool them off little by little.

I hope these tips will help your furry little friend stay cool this summer! Come back soon for more Tips and Tricks.

Training Tips: "Sit"

When it comes to training your dog, things can get a little bit frustrating. Here are some tips on teaching your dog to sit without getting angry or upset.

1. Don't force your dog to sit. If you push your dog's bum down to the floor, they might get uncomfortable or not understand why you are doing this. This won't help you train your dog to sit at all!

2. Use a clicker! Once your dog sits on it's own, click your clicker and reward your pup with a treat to tell them that they are doing something good. This method works wonders for any trick you are teaching your dog.

3. Take lots of little breaks. When learning, it is hard to focus when you and your dog are so frustrated. Take breaks so that both of you can calm down and rest your mind before training more.

I hope these tips helped you guys train your pup. Come back soon for more training tips!

Welcome to Buff Dog Blog!

Welcome to my first post on Buff Dog Blog! This is a blog all about dogs. Dog care, dog stories, dog pictures, everything related to dogs! If you love dogs, you will love this blog! I hope you love my posts as much as I do!