Dog Ownership & Care
Neutering & Spaying: What Happens If You Do or Don't Do It
The most contentious debate in dog ownership is whether or not to neuter or spay your pup. There are…
September 21, 20225 min read
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Woof & Beyond is a reference library for dog owners. It was started in 2020 and its guides were written over three years of raising a French Bulldog and working through the questions that came up.
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Dog Ownership & Care
When to Neuter or Spay Your Dog: Best Age to Do It
So, you’ve decided to spay or neuter your dog. You might have heard conflicting advice about whether…
September 14, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Won’t Eat out of Their Bowl but Will from the Floor or Hand? Here’s Why
Shoes. Plants. Toys. Other dogs’ poop. These are just a few random items you’ve looked at in horror…
September 11, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Puppy Is Not Eating and Sleeping a Lot? Here’s Why & What to Do
The long-awaited day has come: you’ve finally brought your new puppy home! You’re prepared, and your…
September 11, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dogs Hate These Tastes & Smells: Can Be Used as Good Dog Repellents
You slide your key into the lock, turn it and exhale as the front door opens wide. You smile and…
September 11, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Rubs Face on the Sofa or Carpet After Eating? Here’s Why
It’s a typical evening, and you’ve just wrapped up dinner in your home. You take a sip of water…
August 29, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Drinks Water Too Fast? Here’s How to Slow Them down a Bit
You’ve probably heard the saying before: water is life. And in many ways, it’s true! A large…
August 16, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Refusing to Eat but Still Acting Normal? Here’s What It Means
Because our dogs can’t speak words to us, we only have their behavior to go off of when interpreting…
August 16, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Refusing to Eat in the Morning? Here’s Why & What to Do
Us humans have our own specific eating routine; wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, midday lunch…
August 16, 20226 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
How to Know When Your Male Dog Wants to Mate: Signs to Watch out For
Keeping unaltered male dogs in the home can be quite an endeavor versus their neutered counterparts…
August 16, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Feeding Your Dog Once a Day: Is It Cruel?
When it comes to feeding dogs, the advice is bountiful, endless, and often confusing. So when you…
August 10, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Pregnancy: Maximize the Chance Your Female Dog Gets Pregnant
Getting your female dog pregnant probably sounds like it should be pretty simple. You understand the…
August 1, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Female Dog Refuses to Breed? Here’s Why & What to Do
The day is finally here. After hours of research, you’ve selected the time, place, and male…
August 1, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Breeding: What to Expect from Your Dog After Mating
The time is finally here; you’re ready to mate your dog. You’ve read the books and scrolled through…
July 28, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Picking Up Your Puppy from the Breeder: What to Bring Along
Bringing a new four-legged family member home is an exciting time in anyone’s life - and also a bit…
July 25, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Quantity vs. Quality: Maximize the Chance Your Male Dog Impregnates a Female Dog
Ok, you’ll admit it; you can’t get enough of your pup! From his silky-smooth coat to his big…
July 21, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
What Do Breeders Do with Puppies That Don’t Sell?
Breeding has so many rewards, primarily in the new little lives produced that are intended to better…
July 14, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Breeding: When Is the Earliest You Can Breed a Dog?
It’s been said over and over again: timing is everything. A few extra minutes on the stove can be…
July 11, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
When Can You Bathe Your Dog After She Gave Birth?
Once your dog has given birth, it can be very tempting to give her a bath and clean her right up…
July 8, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Pregnancy: When Can You Feel Puppies Move?
Breeding dogs can be an exciting, rewarding, and incredible experience (when done safely and…
July 4, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Pregnancy: Can a Female Dog Get Pregnant When Not in Heat?
So, you’re the proud owner of an unfixed female dog. Chances are you’ve done some research on what…
June 28, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Pregnancy & Lactation: When Do Pregnant Dogs Get Milk?
Mother nature has created the perfect formula for rearing young; everything a puppy needs can be…
June 28, 20224 min read
Training & Behavior
Why Male Dogs Act Differently Around Pregnant Female Dogs
Some things in life are unseen but are still very real. The wind. The effects of gravity. The…
June 28, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care
Dog Litters: How Many Litters Can Your Dog Have?
The cliché is true: dogs truly are man’s best friend. Our furry companions join in on our daily…
June 21, 20225 min read