Dog Care & Services

Dog Care and Dog Services

There are a lot of options when it comes to dog care and dog services – training, grooming, day-care, spay and neuter services. It can be daunting, especially when you want the best for your pet. PetGuide.com offers information, news and advice so you’ll be able to make a well-informed decision when it comes to dog care and dog services.

Let’s face it; there’s a lot of stuff out there that you need to take proper care of your dog, but what’s essential and what’s optional? He needs neutering… but does he need a new set of neuticals? Find out! You need to board him for a few nights… but must it be a doggy spa? Let’s weigh the pros and cons. We all want to do right by our pet so how to decide when is enough, enough?

PetGuide’s Dog Care and Dog Services section helps sort through the myriad of grooming services available to pet owners and provides tips to help you choose the ones that best suit your needs. Whether you’re a busy, time-strapped professional who is looking for pointers on how to find a great groomer, sitter, trainer… or you’re budget-conscious and want to learn how to clip his nails and teach him basic commands yourself – we have you covered! PetGuide’s even got the lowdown on cool grooming products any non-pro can use. We take an easy-to-follow approach to sharing practical information you can use when making any pet-centric decision.

And because we’re committed to bringing you’re the latest and greatest when it comes to unique pet everything… we share not only trending stories, services and health updates, but product reviews from the biggest pet expos. Like the dog dryer suit (think Michelin man) every wet pooch must have… or must he? We got it covered in our Dog Care and Dog Services section.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Arlo

Say “Howdy” to Arlo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Straight out of Nashville, TN, Arlo is an adult male who can’t wait to meet his forever…

How To Bond With Your Rescue Dog

Bonding with your rescue dog is a special time for both of you – make the most of it!While it’s important to bond with your dog, no matter how he came into y…

Pros And Cons: The Collar Vs. Harness Debate

Does your dog wear a collar or a harness? We’ve leashed in points to keep in mind before making a decision. When it comes to doing what is best for you…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Bella Bella

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bella Bella, 3.5 years old Terrier mix from Wilmington, Delaware. She is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Batman

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Batman, a 6 years old American Staffordshire Terrier and/or Pit Bull Terrier mix from Blacklick, Ohio.

Do You Have a Pet Sitter for Emergencies?

There's an emergency, and you've got to leave home for a few days. Who do you call at the drop of a hat when you need someone to look after your dog?

Mushing Dictionary: A Guide To Dog Mushing Language

Are you interested in dog mushing? Before you get started, you'll need to learn the language of dog mushing.

Rev Up Your Ho-Hum Walks With Dog Parkour

Turn your surroundings into a doggie playground. Parkour is a fun way to to burn your dog's energy and teach polite leash walking skills.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Clementine

What a sweetie! Meet Clementine, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's an adult Italian Greyhound waiting for her forever home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Piper

A loveable girl, Piper is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She an adult Boxer and Pitbull Terrier mix from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Spankee

Meet Spankee, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Spankee is an adult English Pointer and Dalmatian Mix from Newcastle, Oklahoma. He’s already neutered, hou…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Emmy

Please meet Emmy, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Emmy is a female adult Shepherd mix from Baton Rouge, LA. She is already spayed, housetra…

What Is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction?

As dogs get older, they're at risk from developing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. Here's what to watch for so you can get your pooch the help he needs.

Adoption Tips - Welcoming A Rescue Dog Home From the Shelter

There are a few things you can do when bringing a rescue dog home from the shelter that will make the first few days in your dogs new home happy and calming.

How to Teach Your Dog to Calmly Ride in an Elevator

For a dog, the elevator can be a frightening place and he may react because of his fear. Here's how to keep your pooch calm while riding in an elevator.

Are Board and Train Programs Right for My Dog?

Dog training takes a lot of time and patience. But some people don't have the time, and that's where board and train programs come in.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Berlynn

What a beautiful girl! We’d like you to meet Berlynn, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She’s a young female Rottweiler from Billings, MT. Berlynn i…

Adoptable Dog of the Week: Bear

Our Adoptable Dog of the week is Bear, a 4 years old Terrier mix from, Charleston West Virginia. He is neutered, house-trained, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Kuma

Big is beautiful - just ask Kuma, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 4.5-year-old female Akita mix currently lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

10 Training Tips for Eager Greeters

Who's at the door? I bet it's a new friend! If your dog is an eager greeter, try these training tips that will tone down their welcome.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Whippany

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Whippany, a 3 years old Parson Russell Terrier from Methuen, Massachusetts. This lovely little pooch has been spayed.

How Long Should It Take to Train Your Dog the 5 Basic Commands?

Does your dog know the five basic commands? We're going to go over how long it should take to train your dog.

How to Stop Toy Guarding in Puppies

It's my toy! Some puppies won't let you near their toy - they just won't share. Here's how you tackle toy guarding in puppies.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Ryder

This week’s adoptable dog from Adoptapet.com is Ryder. This sweet guy is a St. Bernard/American Pitbull Terrier Mix and is available for adoption in Sp…

Dogs Get A Kick Out Of Kicksledding

Uur resident expert on all sports that include dog pulling wants to introduce you to another cold weather activity you can do with your dogs - kicksledding.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Poochy

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Poochy, a 3-year-old Husky from Columbus, Ohio.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Tequila Sunrise

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Tequila Sunrise, a 2 years old American Pitbull Terrier mix from Richmond, Virginia. She's spayed and vaccinated.

Amazing Service Dogs Trained Dogs Help Disabled Farmers

PHARM Dog USA is a nonprofit organization that trains dogs to help farmers with disabilities and it's proving to be a huge success!

6 Bizarre Ways Our Dogs Talk to Us

Will dogs ever learn how to speak human? Until they do, we need to be able to interpret dog. Here are some of the strange ways the dogs communicate.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Broyles

Can you keep up with Broyles, our Adoptable Dog of the Week? Broyles is an adult male Weimaraner mix from Des Moines, IA (currently being fostered in Pawnee,…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bluebelle

Blooming beauty Bluebelle is our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Hailing from Decatur, Illinois, Bluebelle is an adult English Bulldog with swagger to spare.

How To Spot True Separation Anxiety in Your Dog

True separation anxiety can be a difficult issue to deal with. The good news is that many people who think their dogs have separation anxiety are mistaken.

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Dean

Energetic, lively, and always ready for an adventure, this pooch could be a perfect companion for active owners! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Dean, a yea…

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fannie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fannie, 2 years old Dachshund mix with a brindle coat, from Boise, Idaho. She is been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Twister

It's hard not to fall in love with this charming pooch! Our adoptable dog of the week is Twister, a 4-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix from Austin, Texas.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Reptar

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Reptar, a two years old American Pit Bull Terrier mix from Menands, New York. He is neutered and ready for a new home!

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Hunter

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Hunter, a 2 years old red-haired Siberian Husky from Cedar Crest, New Mexico. He does well with other dogs and children.

Adoptable Pet of the Week-Darcy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Darcy, a 3 to 4 years old Boxer mix from Cranston, Rhode Island. This lovely pooch is spayed, vaccinated, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Jean Ralphio

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Jean Ralphio, a year old Husky mix from Auburn, Alabama. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative.

6 Life Lessons Your Dog Can Teach You

Think of it as "Human Training." We already know how to "sit" and "stay," but there are valuable lessons your dog can teach you, if you're willing to learn.

At What Age Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog?

There are pro and cons to spaying or neutering your dog – weigh all the information before you make a decision If you’ve decided to spay or neute…

Boarding Your Dog For The First Time

You're going away and you're worried about boarding your dog for the first time. Here are a few stress-free tips to make the process go smoother.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Cross

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Cross, a 4.5 years old Golden Retriever mix from Atlanta, Georgia. Cross is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.

5 Basic Tips For Introducing Dogs To Strangers

A stranger is just a friend your dog hasn't met - make a good first impression with these five basic tips for introducing dogs to strangers.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Fallon

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Fallon, a 2 years old Anatolian Shepherd and Labrador mix from Indianapolis, Indiana. This girl is spayed and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Chip

Out Adoptable Dog of the Week is Chip, a 2 years old Terrier mix from Manhattan, Kansas. He is vaccinated, neutered, housetrained and very friendly.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Titan

Meet Titan! This handsome Labrador Retriever and Boxer mix from Little Rock, Arkansas is full of love, and those brown eyes will melt your heart!

Shelter Spotlight: Scout’s Honor

Focused on making a difference to animals in need, this Houston, Texas-based rescue is often the last resort for pets abandoned on the streets.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Baxter

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Baxter, a 9 years old long-haired Chihuahua mix from Denver, Colorado. This cutie pie is neutered and housebroken.

Does Your Dog Have a Tail Pocket?

Are you leaving something "behind" when you're grooming your dog? Don't forget to clean your dog's tail pocket - no ifs, ands, or butts about it!

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Lucy

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Lucy, a 5 year old Shih Tzu mix from Seattle, Washington. She is spayed, house trained, crate trained, and vaccinated.

6 Super Star Puppy Tips for Country-Crooner Brett Eldredge

As if country singer Brett Eldredge couldn't get any cuter, he's added an adorable little puppy named Edgar to his squad.

Best Puppy Training Pads

Puppy training pads help your pooch learn where to go potty and keep your floor protected from �accidents� in the meantime.

How To Survive a New Dog Disaster

Your cute new dog or puppy may bring some not-so-cute consequences. Don't despair! Follow these tips to ease the transition for everyone.

How to Train a Blind Dog

As our pets age, they’ll inevitably begin to lose some of their senses – particularly their hearing and eyesight. And whether your dog has lost vision due to…