Crates, Beds & Doors
Can a Dog Crate Be Too Big? Yes, and How to Size It Right
Can a dog crate be too big? Yes, for puppies in house training: extra room lets them soil one end and sleep in the other. Use a divider and add 3 to 4 inches.
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Crates, Beds & Doors
Do Dogs Need a Dog Bed? When It Matters and Which Dogs
Do dogs need a dog bed? Most benefit, and seniors, large breeds and dogs with sore joints really do: hard floors can cause elbow hygromas and add to stiffness.
Harnesses & Leashes
Dog Harness Not Over Head? Why It Won't Fit and What to Do
Dog harness not over head? Loosen the neck straps fully, check the size, teach your dog to put its head through for treats, or pick a harness that buckles on.
Grooming
Dog Clippers Not Cutting Hair? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them
Dog clippers not cutting hair? Usually the blades are dry, packed with hair, dull or hot, or the blade drive is worn. Fix it in this order, per Andis and Wahl.
Harnesses & Leashes
How to Fix a Retractable Leash: Causes, Fixes and Limits
How to fix a retractable leash: dry a wet cord, clean off grit, untwist the tape, and know when a broken spring or chewed cord means it's time to stop.
Collars & Training
Is a Bark Collar Cruel? What Vets and the ASPCA Say
Is a bark collar cruel? Vet behavior groups and the ASPCA call them punishment, warn against shock types, and say fixing why your dog barks works better.
Harnesses & Leashes
Is a Dog Harness Better Than a Collar? Who Needs Which
Is a dog harness better than a collar? For walks, often yes: it keeps pressure off the throat. Flat-faced breeds and small dogs gain most. Keep a collar for ID.
Collars & Training
Is an E Collar a Shock Collar? What the Term Really Means
Is an e collar a shock collar? In dog training, usually yes: most deliver static stimulation, an electric pulse. At the vet, an E-collar means the plastic cone.
Collars & Training
Is an E Collar Considered a Leash? What Leash Laws Say
Is an e collar considered a leash? Usually not: leash laws call for a physical leash, national parks cap it at 6 feet, and some cities rule e-collars out.
Collars & Training
Shock Collar Not Working on Dog? Check These 6 Things First
Shock collar not working on dog? Check the charge, pairing, contact points, fit and level in that order, using the test light, before you turn it up any higher.
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