Ok, we’re going to be honest, we were more than a little sceptical when we heard people talking about their dogs smelling good when they sleep. It’s a popular question on sites like Quora and Reddit, but surely people are just imagining it? After all, why would sleeping make a dog smell noticeably different? Well, …
Have you noticed your dog sleeping more when it’s raining? It might seem strange to connect the weather outside with how much a dog sleeps inside, but there is a connection. In fact, there are actually 4 good reasons (and 2 popular myths!) to explain why dogs sleep more when it rains. Read on to …
You’re sat on the sofa enjoying a cup of coffee while your dog snoozes on the rug by your feet. Everything is calm and quiet. You might even be enjoying the smell of your dog sleeping. But then the silence is broken by a strange noise… *Thud*… *Thud*… *Thud*… You look down to see your …
Most dog owners, we’re sure, have been there. It’s late at night, and you’re preparing to snuggle up with your dog and watch a movie before turning in. When your dog joins you in bed, it immediately turns its furry bum away and lies down on the bed with its head tilted away from you. …
If your dog has ever slipped out of his collar or harness, you know how terrifying that moment can be. Even if you’ve just watched another dog owner scrambling to get their loose dog back, you’ve seen the chaos that can ensue. One solution, particularly for dogs prone to startling or who often slip out …
Most dogs get hyped at least once in a while, and some show off their hyper bursts of energy every time you walk in the door. But sometimes, excitement and stress can get a little harder to handle than a quick case of the zoomies. Dogs can suffer from separation anxiety when their owners go …
Every dog owner knows the importance of having a dog collar for their pet. Not only is a collar used to attach a leash, but it also shows that the dog has an owner. A reflective dog collar is perfect for you if you want your four-legged friend to feel safe when walking at night. …
Uh oh. Your dog is scratching himself more than usual. It could be nothing. It could be a fairly unremarkable temporary itchy spot. Maybe it’s a little rash or something else you should look at. But what if it’s fleas? Pet owners dread a flea infestation and the cleaning and baths that come with ridding …
You’ve got a lot of choices for dog collars, with many styles designed to help with different training challenges or dog sizes and behaviors. LED dog collars are one option that can help make your job of keeping your dog safe a little easier, particularly at night. What are LED dog collars? An LED dog …
Pinch collars – also known as choke collars, poke collars or prong collars – are a type of dog collar that tighten around the dog’s neck, inflicting pain. The theory is that pinch collars can be used as a training tool, with the discomfort caused by the pinch collar being used to train the dog …
Ultrasonic dog bark control devices use high frequency sounds to train a dog to stop barking. There are many different types of ultrasonic bark stoppers on the market and different products work in different ways. One key difference is that some devices detect barking and automatically play the sound, while others require the dog owner …
Uh oh. Your dog landed himself in the dreaded “cone of shame” and you have to keep him from licking. They might have an injury or a bad habit, like chewing on their paws. Or maybe it’s not their fault at all – dogs that just had their spay or neuter surgery need to keep …
We’re often asked whether it is ok to use a shock collar on a puppy. Or at what age it becomes ok to start using a shock collar on your dog. The answer is that we don’t recommend using shock collars on puppies or on dogs of any age. Shock collars deliver painful electric shocks …
There are two main types of bark collar available: electric bark collars and citronella bark collars. In this article, we look at both types of bark collar and find out whether they work for whining and barking. Let’s start with electric bark collars, then move on to citronella bark collars next. Electric Bark Collars Electric …
The number of volts used by different types of dog shock collar varies considerably. However, many types of dog shock collar deliver electric shocks in the thousands of volts – possibly up to 6000 volts. At Dogtelligent, we believe dog shock collars are cruel and do not recommend their use. Regardless of the voltage, all …