Skip to Content

Cathy Bendzunas

I have had dogs all my life. I have been a pet groomer, worked in a pet hotel, and a kennel, and have bred and showed dogs.

Barking is normal behavior for most dogs and chihuahuas are more prone to bark than many other breeds. Barking may be beneficial at certain times, such as to warn you when a stranger enters your property or home. However, when the barking becomes excessive, your dog may frighten people and may even become so excited …

Read More about Teaching Your Dog Not to Bark At People and Pets

  Teaching your dog the command “come”, also known as “recall”, is a crucial and life saving command. However, it is also one of the most challenging commands to teach. This article will help you get started helping your dog master this command. Understand The Goal, Be Realistic The goal of training come is that …

Read More about How to Teach Your Dog to Come to You

Bleeding gums, problems chewing, and bad breath is all signs of canine gum disease. Small breeds like chihuahuas, are specially prone to dental problems. Find out how to prevent this common problem in dogs. Gum disease in dogs is surprisingly common, with up to eighty-five percent of dogs having some degree of it – and …

Read More about How to Prevent Gum Disease in Dogs