5 Common Questions Dog Owners Ask

1. “Are dogs color blind?”

This one is really popular! While a dog's sense of smell is certainly their most refined, many also have exceptionally strong eyesight. However, it's not necessary for dogs to be able to tell the difference between colors in order to survive. Though they can distinguish between certain colors in the environment, their color vision is limited and the colors they see may appear muted to them.

2. “When do dogs go into heat?”

Most dogs generally go into their first “heat” (or time when they can become pregnant) sometime between the ages of 4 and 18 months. Most dogs that go into heat are at least 6 months of age and the average age is usually between 9 and 13 months. Dogs also go into heat twice a year on average. Learn more about a dog's heat cycle.

3. “Is it good for dogs to have their first heat before they are spayed?”

The short answer is no. Dogs should be spayed before their first heat.

4. “How do you potty train a puppy?”

There is no simple answer to this question, unfortunately.

5. “Can dogs take ibuprofen or aspirin?”

The short answer is that they can…but it must be done carefully. Dogs may take either ibuprofen or aspirin under the recommendation of your veterinarian but often in reduced dosages and with special care. It is absolutely critical that you do not give your dog any medication without discussing it with their vet first.

potty training - just do not rub dogs face in mess or never tell them off if you dont catch them doing it, lots of positive outdoor peeing and pooing and have a command like "toilet" or "up the garden" to mean go out for a wee or poo xx

We had to give out dog aspirin once as he had slipped a disc in his back and the vet advised us to use aspirin through the night until we could see him the nxt morning

i never knew about the pain relief...
rogue was good potty training...gizzy, even now has accidents...and he knows it, he cowers...gav does give him a mega row...it annoys him.