Author: YoCanine

Helping you connect with your canine. We offer pup parents health tips, recipes, activity ideas, DIYs and more.

“Mom, I’m tired of looking like trash.” “I want to be the fanciest one at the dog park.” Okay, probably no dog has ever thought that. (Mostly because dogs never look like trash) But if your dog has an elegant personality with a palette for fine cheese and wine, they’ll go mutts over these finds. Here’s 11 ultra lux dog things. P.S. Don’t blame us. We didn’t set the prices on these (: Leather Dog Collar Instantly sleek up your pup with a colored leather collar. They come in: Blue Black Brown Green Pink Hot pink Yellow Purple Available…

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Even pups love music! Some even know how to play it. This dog prances around the yard carrying his banjo. He even sings a tune for his owners. (Okay, just kidding. It’s actually a costume). Ready for a laugh? Watch the hilarious dog video below. P.S. You can get the adorable costume on Amazon here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh8oiI_dfmA

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Every dog loves a delicious treat. Whether it’s of the bone or soft, chewy variety, it can be difficult to find options that are tasty, healthy and affordable. If you’re training your dog, we’ve also included some great options for rewarding you canine after a trick well-done. These options are low calorie but high in nutrients. What to Look for in Dog Treats Before choosing a dog treat, consider the following points to make the best decision for your pup. Ingredients- Check the ingredients to see which benefits your pup can get from the treat Allergies- If your dog…

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When you’re bringing home a new puppy, there’s a lot you need to prepare for. One of the first things that probably come to mind is dog food. But which kind should you buy for the labrador retriever breed? Which brands are healthy, affordable and easily accessible? In this post, we’re comparing the best puppy food for labs on Amazon. What to Look for in a Dog Food Ingredients– Take a look at the quality of ingredients. Is it organic or all-natural? Does it state that no “fillers” or byproducts are added? One helpful tip is to look at the…

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No matter how difficult, it’s essential to train your dog. With many methods out there, it can be hard to know which to follow. Here’s some easy training hacks to get you started. #1 Hand Gestures Before Words One of the first and most useful training hacks I’ve learned is to always begin by teaching the hand gesture FIRST. You can’t expect your dog to know what “sit” means. He doesn’t even speak English. However, pairing the trick/behavior with a hand gesture is more effective. For example, perhaps a closed fist or pointing to the floor means “sit.” Choose a…

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Bela (Belinha, meaning Beauty in English) is a puppy who was rescued from Piauí in Brazil. She’s a victim of cruelty and lost part of her snout and surrounding musculature as a result of fireworks. This has left her with respiratory problems and a heavily deformed face. When the rescuers found her, Bela’s injury was infected, swollen and filled with maggots. When she got to the shelter, she got a bath for my first time ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM2imKlLAKc Still, Bela was too weak to eat and had to be fed through an IV. Below is her first time eating herself:…

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