Cow, like many dogs, gets pink, itchy skin from time to time. This is especially common in dogs with white fur. Her predominantly white coat could contribute to the sensitivity …

Every dog owner should have a habit of looking into their dog’s mouth, particularly Chihuahua owners and those who own toy breed mixes and other small dogs. Small dogs have …

Do you ever feel like your dogs aren’t really listening to you? For a while, I thought this was fine. It was fine if my dogs generally recalled when I …

If you’re like me, you don’t make decisions related to your dog’s health based on just one source of information. You prefer to hear “both sides of the story,” but …

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 …

It feels like you just brought your puppy home yesterday – at the same time, you’ll be glad when that sassy, mouthy pup is fully grown. There’s no exact day …

If this is your first time seeing the Delay Her Spay harness, your initial reaction was probably similar to mine: amused, confused and skeptical. Yes, this doggy chastity belt really …

Over the past six months, I’ve been feeding Matilda and Cow a homemade, balanced raw diet. They’ve been thriving, and I’ve finally learned, experimented and fine-tuned the process enough to …

Although your small dog may think they have the bark of a Doberman and the stride of a Great Dane, obviously… they are not the same.. But, their small stature …

Dogs are a lifesaver for less socially inclined humans. Most dogs love nothing more than being around people, and many will even greet strangers with boundless enthusiasm. I can’t say …

Your tiny dog doesn’t sweep you off your feet when they pull on walks, but their pulling ruins the walk nonetheless. I know exactly what that’s like – pulling on …

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 …

Matilda and Cow have gotten good at listening and staying close to me at the dog beach, with or without a leash.  In your living room, your dog does an …

As New Jerseyans, it was long overdue for my dogs to experience the beach. While they aren’t allowed at classic hotspots like Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant, I found the …

It makes a lot of sense to use puppy pads in the first phase of house training. When your puppy is very small, her bladder control may be very weak, …

Playing with your dog isn’t much fun if all she wants to do is take her toys and play with them by herself. I wasn’t sure how to play with …

The dog park can be a great place for your dog to run around without a leash, but it’s not for everyone. You may decide not to go to dog parks …

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 …

For me and Matilda, puppyhood was bittersweet. She was at her tiniest, and arguably her most adorable with those indecisively flip-floppy ears – but she was also incredibly skittish, and …

Author Mark Twain was once quoted, “the more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” People disappoint us. Many of us turn to the companionship of animals …

Have you ever felt an upset stomach after indulging in something you knew you shouldn’t have? Do you get itchy all over after being outside or around something you’re allergic …

As I shopped at PetSmart® on Monday to grab a bag of kibble to make sure my dogs would have food during winter storm Stella, I had mixed feelings. Normally, …

Once you’ve learned the basics of positive training and have picked up enough ideas from blogs and books to keep you busy for the rest of your dog’s life, you …

After using potty pads for a few years, I’d come to accept soggy pads and a lingering odor as a part of life. So much so that, when I first …

The dog has been blessed with a precious gift – the ability to bark and tell us exactly how they feel. Barking may not seem like such a miracle when your …

Training Matilda to hold a toy was one of our most difficult training challenges yet. I really wanted her to be able to hold a toy for more than 2 …

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 …

Some of my fondest memories are of my dogs sticking their head out the car window, squinting into the breeze and getting a good sniff of environment as it rushed …

Some dog lovers say, “If my dog doesn’t like you, neither will I.” If I sticked to that mantra, I’d hate most men. Between me, Matilda and Cow, we’d have …

If your female dog is not spayed, she will go into heat roughly twice per year. Matilda had her last heat in late May, and didn’t have another until mid-January. …