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    keeping still during grooming.

    nice trick :) but it won't work out in the long run. try telling your dog sternly to stand still and give it treats every few minutes that it stands still. slowly increase the time between the treats and he'll catch on soon. saves u a lot of peanut butter
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    Anyone ever try these nail clippers?

    i've never tried those clippers but i feel its best to get nails clipped by the vet. in case you do plan to clip them at home, be careful not to over do it. generally dogs nails get filed naturally by walking on rough roads etc. also, its best to clip nails right after a bath while they're still...
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    training all at once

    its generally better to go slow with a dog. teach him one commmand at a time, or a maximum of two to three if he seems intelligent and catches on quickly. more than that would overwhelm and confuse him, making him learn slower.
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    Kona overweight?

    its better not to go by looks but check her weight. a little weight extra or less is fine since it depends on the dog's structure (he may have heavy bones), but if he's off by more than a couple of kilos, you'll know he needs to lose some. its better to exrecise your dog more instead of cutting...
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    flea and tick meds

    earlier my dog used to get lots of ticks and fleas particulary in the monsoons. we tried everything from bathing her regularly to applying chemicals and bathing her but nothing was ever effective. then recently someone suggested to me to try a tick collar. its very effective and since i've been...
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    My Dog Just Ate a Plastic Sack!!!!!!!

    if your dog swallows a plastic bag or any other hazardous object, it is advisable to call teh vet immmediately. however, if u didn't do so and the dog didn't behave unusually, choke, vomit etc in the first ten min or so, then just hope that he passes it. if he starts complaining of stomach ache...
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    Any Vet's out there? (Allergies)

    to keepyour dog allergy free, its good to bathe him often with a good conditioner and shampoo. also make sure your dog doesn't have an allergy to something he is eating coz that can be pretty tough to diagnose. to find out which food he has an allergy to, you'll need to eliminate particular...
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