We all want the perfect pet. How about a dog who is house broken and doesn’t have accidents in the house? Some adopted and rescued dogs are already house trained and just need to get acclimated to their new home and routine and some dogs, namely puppies, and a few small breeds need constant attention to teach them to let you know when they need to, “go out”.

Getting a puppy is very exciting! Playing and cuddling with your precious new addition is what puppy love is all about. Teaching your puppy the house rules is another story! The house rule is, No Peeing or Pooping in the House!

Sometimes this is easier said than done. A puppy needs to learn that the appropriate location to “go potty” is outside. Many pet owners use Nature’s Miracle Puppy Training Pads to assist in the training process. The training pads are treated with a fresh grass scent to train dogs to “go” outside faster! A dog attractant “Go Here” pheromones scent is detected only by dogs which attracts them to the pads. The training pads absorb up to 100 times its volume in liquid, making it one of the most absorbent pads and also eliminates the toughest pet odors. Placing these highly absorbent pads near the door makes housetraining your puppy quicker and easier.

Once your dog knows to go near the door when they have to go to the bathroom, eliminate the whining, barking or waiting by the door! Poochie-Bells have a 95% success rate and are easy to use to quickly train your pooch to ring the bells when he needs to go outside. The reinforced bells are extra smooth, snapped & looped safely into place so that they won’t be pulled or fall off the heavy duty designer durable grosgrain ribbon. The bells are strategically placed for training small and large breeds. Poochie Bells are recommended by professional trainers.

All good dogs deserve a reward. When your dog gets the hang of letting you know it is time to go out – a dog treat is necessary to reinforce the good behavior. One of Jake’s favorite dog training treats are 100% Pure Dehydrated Pork Liver Treats. Even the most fussy dogs love the bite sized, all natural dog snack. Jakes Teddy Training Dog Treats contain no fillers, additives or preservatives. An all around great reward!

During the housebreaking process, accidents will happen. Dog owners get frustrated when you just took your puppy outside and as soon as you get back inside he pees on the carpet. UGH! One of the best-known enzymatic stain and odor removers on the market is Advanced Formula Natures Miracle Pet Odor Stain Remover. It eliminates urine odors completely with no perfume cover-up odor. It is safe for use around children and pets and on colors because it’s non-toxic, non-flammable, non-caustic and non-acid.

Love and Patience are essential for house breaking your dog. The ideal puppy is sleeping in your lap and looking adorable and in a few weeks will communicate with you when they need to go out to do their business. House breaking is just the beginning to teaching a dog to respect you and your home.

The days are getting chilly. Time to pull out the coats and sweaters and turn on the heater! Even though dogs come with their own coats, they could use extra warmth provided by a dog coat or dog sweater.

Dog owners enjoy dressing up small dogs. Smaller breed dogs have hair rather than fur and are sensitive to chilly weather. They need the warmth of dog clothes if they are outside for any length of time. Dog breeds such as: Yorkshire Terriers, Silky Terriers, Chinese Crested Dogs, Dachshunds and Maltese truly benefit from wearing a dog sweater or coat. Little dogs don’t like the feel of the cold or rain and are happiest warm and dry.

Smaller/Medium size dogs such as Pugs and Welsh Corgis have shorthair, but a more muscular build than teacup and small dogs. But wouldn’t a Welsh Corgi just be so righteous in a Velour Prince or Princess Royalty Hoodie? If they are spending the day with the Queen a plaid trench coat would be perfect. How about a pug in a Faux Brown Leather Bomber Jacket? Sometimes it is just about looking good! Even though Boxers are muscular they don’t fare well in extreme temperatures. Couldn’t you see a Boxer wearing a Corduroy Dog Jacket?

Short haired breeds, like a Basenji, Italian Greyhound, Greyhound, Weimaraner and Vizsla have a thin build and need to exercise outdoors. They do not fare well with the extreme cold. During cold temperatures a barn jacket is easy to Velcro onto an active dog. A Barn Coat helps to keep outdoor dogs comfortable in cold weather. The Polyester side helps repel wind and water to keep dogs dry and safe from the elements, while the soft fleece side traps body heat to provide a den of snuggly comfort.

Some dog breeds don’t need to wear a coat. For example, the Alaskan Malamute has a dense and wooly undercoat that enables them to be exposed to the frigid cold weather without wearing a coat. The Samoyed has a double coat that consists of a soft, thick undercoat and a harsh outer coat. Cold temperature breeds also have a ruff of hair around their neck for extra insulation. Some DO like it cold!

Aging dogs need a bit of extra comfort and warmth in their old age. A fleece lined dog coat will keep an older dog more comfortable. Especially on days when a dog feels arthritic, a dog sweater or coat will offer aid to keep their bodies at ease. Dogs not in tip top health can benefit from a therapeutic dog coat. Using heat, cold and magnetic therapy, veterinarians recommend therapeutic dog coats for rehabilitation and pain relief.

The right fit is important for comfort and warmth. Using a tape measure to figure out what size coat your dog will need can be accomplished in 3 easy steps.

1. Measure your dog’s girth. The girth is the dog’s chest behind the front legs.
2. Measure your dog’s neck. This is an important for hooded dog apparel.
3. Measure the length of your dog from the base of their neck to the base of their tail.

Yes, dogs come with their own coats, but depending upon the breed, the size, and the weather a dog coat can add an extra bit of warm for cold and damp days.

The month of October is synonymous with autumn, fall foliage and best of all Halloween!  Halloween decorations, candy and costumes highlight the excitement of the holiday. There is no age limit on who can enjoy Halloween, nor is there a exclusion on who can participate.    Adults, children and pets can all be active participants in the festivities.

As Halloween draws near, millions of families across America will be searching for the perfect costume for themselves, children and pets.  Pet Lovers include their dogs and cats in Halloween festivities from Halloween parties, handing out candy to trick-or-treating.

There are fun and amusing Halloween dog toys, costumes, shirts, collars, bandannas and delicious dog treats available to include your dog in the spooky celebrations.

Candy Corn has always been a Halloween and Thanksgiving favorite.  Every trick-or-treater gets a few bags of candy corn in their goodie bags.  Jake wanted candy corn too, so Tailbangers Dog Bakery made All Natural Halloween Canine Candy Corn Yogurt Covered Peanut Butter Dog Treats.  Now dogs can enjoy some Canine Candy Corn during the autumn season.  There is even a candy corn dog toy!  Squeaky Halloween Candy Corn Halloween Dog Toy is sized just right for tossing, chewing, and fetching, with a squeaker inside for extra playtime thrills.

Halloween decorations and toys can be fun as well as educational.  If you can’t bring your dog to the corn maze, they can learn puzzle solving skills with a Halloween Puzzle Dog Toy.  Hide three miniature dog toys inside the pumpkin for a puzzlingly fun game of fetch and seek!  Dogs learn to think in order to complete the task. The ghost and bones squeak.  One of Jake’s favorite toys … the lil Yelper is dressed up for Halloween! The soft plush toy has lots of parts for dogs to grab and chew a squeaker inside for fur-tingling fun!  Your home will be filled with the sights and sounds of Halloween fun!

Pet Halloween costumes can range from a seasonal dog collar or bandanna to a full costume.  Dog collars and bandannas with pumpkins, black cats and harvest themes is a great holiday accent that can be worn daily.  Trick or Treat Spooky Halloween Scrunchie Dog Collar is an elegantly yet scary scrunchie featuring a spellbinding combination of black, orange, and iridescent orange ribbon, with decorative bat accents at the tips.

Pet Apparel such as t-shirts, sweaters and coats are very common.  Therefore dressing your dogs up for Halloween is just another must have outfit.    Make your pet the center of attention with a black tee shirt with skull and crossbones that glows in the dark!   Popular Pet Halloween costumes include:  Prison Pooch, Spirit Paws Cheerleader, Glow Bones Skeleton, Hot Dog with Mustard, Hot Dog with Ketchup, Piggy Pooch, Lil Stinker, Dogzilla, K-9 Cop, Pumpkin Pooch and ER Doctor Hospital Scrubs!

Spooky Seasonal gear is a great way to include pets in Halloween activities.   Perfect for parties or photo opportunities!  The dog owner and dog will bond over candy corn, ghosts, goblins and maybe even a BLACK CAT!

A dog collar serves the purpose of holding a dog id tag and something to attach a leash to. The bare essentials of a dog collar offers safety and convenience for the dog and responsible dog owner.

There are numerous reasons to choose a dog collar. Training and behavior modification, and of course fashion are key components in selecting the dog collar that perfectly suits you and your pet. The decision can be overwhelming since there are several styles like choke and martingale dog collars and fashion/everyday dog collars. Dog collars also are made in a variety of materials like leather, nylon, bling/rhinestones, ribbon, cotton, plastic and cloth.

For the majority of dogs, the correct way to size a dog collar is to measure the dog’s neck and add two inches. When a dog is wearing a collar you should be able to fit two fingers between the dog’s neck and the dog collar. A proper fit is important for safety and comfort.

Dog owners usually use a choke chain dog collar to train a medium to large dog. The choke dog collar teaches a dog to walk on a leash and to heel. A dog is corrected with a quick tug-and-release on the dog leash, which tightens the choke collar, then releases the pressure on the dogs neck.

A martingale collar is used for dogs that bow their heads and try to slip the collar off, known as backing out of the dog collar! The martingale dog collar is similar to a choke dog collar, except that the collar won’t continue to tighten and a dog cannot wriggle out of the dog collar.

Fashion dog collars come in abundant styles. Jake’s Dog House, houses dog collars for every pet and pet owner’s wants and needs. For example: Get your dog in the game! Put your favorite, college, NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL dog collar on your best buddy. NASCAR, seasonal designs, hobbies and trendy designs, there is a dog collar for every occasion! These dog collars are for everyday wear or changed frequently to celebrate holidays like Christmas, Jewish Holidays and Easter. Top designers have even created dog collars for the pup that has it all! Colors and widths vary for fashion and comfort.

Dog collars are a fun pet accessory to express your dog’s personality. They also are excellent for dog training. Be sure your dog’s collar has an id tag with your up to date contact information.