Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

If you have been following my blog and my YouTube channel, you know that I feed around 15 to 20 dogs every day. On my feeding route, I have also met dogs who have families. However, most of the time, these dogs are ready to give up their families and come live with me. Why is that? This is because something is going wrong in the dog care process. Today’s article is dedicated to exactly that. I aim to uncover all the mistakes in dog care that most dog guardians unknowingly commit. This does not mean that the dog guardian…

In my previous blog post, I discussed why you should conduct puppy crate training? If you want to know the exact steps of crate training and how to crate train your dog, you have come to the right place. Keep on reading to learn how to easily do puppy crate training. Before I get into the details of the puppy crate training process, you need to understand why you should crate train your dog in the first place and how puppy crate training can help. Importance of puppy crate training Puppy crate training is a crucial part of the dog…

Guest Post for Happy Puppers Can you think of anything that gets your dog more excited than going to the dog park? Out of all the weekly activities your pup and you do, heading over to the dog park is probably one of the most mentally stimulating of all activities. It’s easy to see why the dog park is so engaging for your dog’s brain. For one, the extreme contrast of being home alone, patrolling the windows for the 4th time, sniffing the food bowl for the 6th time, as your pup waits for you to get home from work,…

Have a beautiful German Shepherd but finding it difficult to train him? Then you are at the right place. In this article, you will find some excellent tips for a straightforward process of training German Shepherds. German Shepherds are most often known to be large, very active, agile, muscular, and highly intelligent and noble character. When dog lovers think of getting their first dog, they often dream of having German Shepherds. This is primarily because this dog breed is known to be self-assured, loyal, steadfast, and extremely brave. However, the dog training part is what people do not think of…

In one of my previous articles, I discussed how you can find the best dog daycare for your dog. However, there is one question that has been known to plague many dog guardians. This question is, “is dog daycare a good option?”. If you are a dog parent looking for the answer to this question, you have come to the right place. Keep on reading to find out if dog daycare is a good option for your dog or not. If you have stumbled upon this article for the first time, please subscribe to The Happy Puppers so that you…

Are you wondering if puppy crate training is a good option for your dog? If yes, then you have landed in the right place. Keep on reading all the way to the end to know the advantages of having a crate-trained dog. You will also know why you should get puppy crate training done at an early age. Why bother with puppy crate training? Growing up, crates always seemed like a cruel option. However, I never had a dog growing up. Therefore, the concept of puppy crate training it’s something I did not come to know of until recent years.…

In my previous post, I discussed signs that implicate that you are in need of a dog trainer. However, how do you know if the dog trainer you’ve chosen for your dog is the perfect one or not? If you are having trouble answering this question, you are at the right place. Keep on reading to find out how to look for the perfect trainer to train your dog. Signs you need a dog trainer Why do you need a dog trainer? So, you and your pup have come to the conclusion that you need professional assistance from a dog…

Are you finding it difficult to train your dog? This article will help you to Find the Best Dog Trainer Dogs have always been complicated creatures. Even though they have been domesticated for a while now, they still have some of their animal instincts intact. These animal instincts of dogs can lead to unpleasant, rebellious, and aggressive behavior. All dogs require training, whether for housebreaking or more severe issues like stopping puppy nipping behavior, excessive barking, excessive howling, etc. No dog is untrainable. But, sometimes, our approach is not the right one. Under such conditions, a dog trainer can help.…

Are you worried about dog cataracts? Then you have come to the right place. This article aims to brief everything about cataracts in dogs, preventive measures, and treatment strategies. As far as research goes, there are not many differences between the eyes of dogs and humans. We share many mechanisms and structures with our canine companions. However, the way dogs see and perceive the world is much different than that of humans. There are many similarities between the eye structures and mechanisms of function between dogs and humans. These similarities also leave the dogs susceptible to the eye diseases that…

Are you caring for your dog paw pads the right way? In this blog post, you will know some amazing ways to care for the paw pad of your pup. Let’s talk about one of the most ignored part of the dog anatomy, the paw pads. Caring for your dog’s paw pads is of utmost importance. They walk all day, everyday, most often without shoes. They can suffer from burnt paws or blisters due to the following: Walking on gravelly surfaces on the streets Walking on over heated roads Rubbing the paw pads on rough surfaces Development of mats between…