Belgin Altundag
Certified Dog Trainer
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How to
Remove a Tick from a Dog Without Tweezers
When your beloved pup faces a tick bite, you'll probably want to jump on the problem ASAP. Maybe you're out for a hike and left the tweezers at home or maybe you're afraid of squeezing (and accidentally bursting!) the ti...
How to
Nurse a Dog when It's Sick
At some point, your dog will probably get sick. Once you've taken him to the veterinarian for an exam, bring him home to care for him. Your veterinarian may give you medication to administer and tell you how to monitor y...
How to Use Disposable Dog Diapers: Putting Them On & Choosing a Brand
Dogs make a wonderful addition to your family, but they can sometimes have trouble with incontinence, urine marking, or spotting, such as when a female goes into heat. Instead of confining your pup to a certain area of y...
How to
Pick Up Dog Poop
No matter how you look at it, picking up dog poop is not a pleasant task. Many dog owners probably think that picking up their dog’s poop is a necessary evil. Despite the mess and stink of picking up your dog's waste, ...
How to
Write an Advertisement for a Pet
Whether you need to create a flyer for a lost pet, an advertisement for an animal you’re looking to re-home, or a post to advertise an animal you’re selling, there are lots of ways you can personalize your ad so it g...
How to
Adopt Dogs for Free
Looking for new dogs to add to your family is exciting, but it’s not always practical to pay hundreds of dollars to a breeder. Luckily, with a little research, you can find dogs offered for free to a good home. Get rea...
How to
Feed a Sick Dog
Sometimes when a dog is sick, she refuses to eat. No matter what you do, the dog just turns her nose up at what you offer. However, there are things you can do to encourage your dog to eat.
How to
Train a Scared Dog to Go Down the Stairs
There could be many reasons why your dog is afraid to use the stairs. They may be new to him, he might have had a scary fall, or he could just be overly careful. Whatever your dog's reasons for being anxious around steps...
How to
Muzzle Train a Dog
Muzzles are a common training tool, especially for reactive dogs. If your dog is at risk for biting people or other dogs, muzzle training is a responsible thing to do. Choose a muzzle that fits your dog, then get lots of...
How to
Find a Lost Dog
Losing your dog is a scary time. Thankfully, you are more likely to find your dog again than not. It’s important to remain calm so you can look for your pet without anxiety clouding your judgment, and we’re here to h...
How to
Remain Calm Around Aggressive Dogs
Some dogs just don't know when to quit. If you're not very comfortable around them, you can learn more about what kind of behavior to avoid when you see a dog that's acting aggressively. You can also learn what's just a ...
How to
Safely Introduce Your Dog to Water
Many dogs love the water and become great swimmers over time. However, to get your dog to that point, you need to begin by introducing your dog to the water safely and positively. This introduction should begin when your...
How to
Dog Proof Your Trash Can
It smells like garbage to you, but it might smell like a four-star dinner to your scavenging dog. If you want to get your dog to leave your garbage can alone, learn to dog-proof the can itself and train your dog properly...
How to
Dispose of Dog Poop
Dog poop is an annoying downside of owning dogs. Even if your dogs only go in your backyard, you still need to find a way to dispose of the poop, as it can be detrimental to the area. The simplest way to get rid of it is...
How to
Prevent Ticks on Dogs
Ticks are parasites that dwell in wooded and dense vegetative areas. They bury their heads into a dog's skin and gorge themselves on its blood, which can transmit dangerous diseases or cause the dog severe discomfort. Ti...
How to
Get a Dog to Stop Pulling Clothes off the Line
There is nothing more annoying in the world then having hung up your clean and wet clothes on a clothesline only to come back and discover them on the ground and covered in mud and dirt. Not only can this be a pain and r...