Is your dog trained well enough to come the first time you call? For me, when my dog didn’t come when I called was a very frustrating experience. If your dog doesn’t come when you call do you start getting mad and yelling with an angry voice? If you are yelling at a dog that [...]
Like people, dogs can suffer from arthritis. Protective cartilage usually covers bones that are near their joints. When they walk, run, or move in any way, the cartilage on the ends of the bones rub against each other. There is no discomfort because there are no nerves present in the material. The protective covering slowly [...]
There are a variety of reasons dogs may act aggressive. Aggression is a natural part of their personality. Dogs needed to be aggressive just to survive. Aggression was needed in order to be able to hunt and catch food, and to protect their families and territory. Even after all these years of domestication the aggression [...]
If you own of a large breed of dog, for example a German shepherd, a Doberman or even a Great Dane it is important that you provide a comfortable place for your dog to sleep. Large breeds of dogs require large dog beds in order to rest comfortably. There should be adequate room in the [...]
Last night my neighbor’s dogs kept me awake with their constant barking. Because last night had a full moon, the coyotes were out and disturbing the neighborhood dogs with their yapping and howling. My own dogs barked when the coyotes first started in, but stayed quiet the rest of the night after I quieted them [...]
When a dog whines it is trying to communicate. Whining is one of the first things a dog learns to do. When it is hungry the puppy whines to let its mother know. The puppy learns that whining produces the desired result because the mother dog feeds it when it whines. As a dog grows [...]
Dog grooming is more than just the fussy pampering you see at dog shows. It is an essential step in keeping your dog happy and healthy and should never be overlooked. Taking the proper steps to board your dog when you have to travel is another important consideration for dog owners. Giving proper thought to [...]
Obedience training is one of the best services you can provide for your fox terrier and yourself and your family. It’s fun and rewarding and will enrich your relationship with your new dog. Fox terrier obedience training is an ongoing process that occurs not just at specific training sessions but right through the course of [...]
German Shepherd dogs are highly versatile. A properly trained and correctly bred German Shepherd dog could turn out to be the type of dog that dreams are made of, they can be; a wonderful family pet, a highly trained obedience dog, they keep you from harm while you are sleeping and they are pretty to [...]
If you are looking for a great family dog, a boxer can be a great choice due to their playful, affectionate and protective nature. In order for your new pet to reach full potential, you should start your boxer puppy training at an early age. A properly trained and socialized boxer will make a great [...]
King Charles Spaniel Puppy Video The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a sweet-natured and even-tempered dog that enjoys bringing affection and spirited fun to a household. General Appearance and Description These spirited dogs are not called “King” for nothing. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is friendly, eager to please and always a crowd pleaser, thanks [...]
Black Cocker Spaniel Video The Cocker Spaniel is a beautiful, sweet dog that loves people. He makes an excellent pet, but presents a few challenges to the owner. General Appearance and Description The American Cocker Spaniel was originally developed through breeding of the English Cocker Spaniel. The American Cocker is smaller than the English version, [...]
The debate on to buy or not to buy dog tug toys is long not over yet and doubtfully soon to be over. If you request the opinion of a selection of dog experts for their opinion regarding dog tug toys, each will give you a different individual answer. Tug Toys For Dogs might be [...]
Fashionable canines: Dogs, especially puppies and small breeds, look super cute in sweaters. The Dog’s Sweaters reflects the little animal’s personality and best traits, as well keeping him or her cozy and warm. In the olden days the primary use of sweaters were to keep the canine warm. Now it is great fashion fun [...]
train your puppy Before you start any dog or puppy training program, think only of what you’re hoping to gain, and not the actions you want to steer away from. As you get ready for each new class or training day, create a picture in your minds eye of the goal you’re aiming for, and [...]
As long as you are willing to learn a bit about the needs of terrier dogs, caring for one can be fairly simple. The terrier is an energetic type of class of breed that needs a lot of attention. The attention you need to give them as their owner is very important. If you plan [...]
Do you have a brand new puppy that you want to become a well behaved adult dog? By leash training your puppy at a very young age, you can get a head start. When my puppy was only six weeks old he could already walk with his leash. He was already heeling at eight weeks [...]
The massive pet food recall of 2007 had millions of dog owners terrified that they had unwittingly been poisoning their beloved pets. If you and your dog survived that frightening time, you have undoubtedly been more careful in your choice of dogs food ever since. But how is the average dog owner to know what’s [...]
Toy Yorkie Video Yorkie rescues do all they can to ensure each one has a good home. They aren’t always able to put them up for adoption though right away. Each Yorkie who is brought in is given a complete assessment and medical evaluation. This way they can be cared for based on their own [...]
Dog aggression is natural. Survival in the wild required the evolution of this characteristic over many centuries. Many centuries of selective breeding techniques have reduced dog aggression traits. Some tips to help you to understand your dogs aggressive behaviour are below. What makes my dog aggressive? Factors such as lack of exposure to other people [...]
There are so many different things that you should know about when it comes to premature puppy care, and so whether you are a veterinarian or not, you should still know at least something about premature puppy training, so that if the situation ever arises where you need it, then you will be prepared and [...]
When it comes to Rottweiler puppy training, you really have to make sure that you are as knowledgeable and informed as you possibly can be, because Rottweiler puppies are a particular type of puppy which is rather complex to take care of. About Rottweiler Puppy Care One of the first things that anyone would have [...]
Following Dog Health Care Advice Often pet owners will have dog health care questions that they want answered without having to take them into the dog veterinary office to do so. Thankfully, today there are many different veterinary websites that offer this dog health care advice for free, thus giving pet owners solid information to better [...]
Labradors have and always will be intelligent dogs that just can’t stand to sit still. Because of this, these dogs have to be given activities to do in order to be happy and well behaved. Many owners don’t realize that a common source of digging is that the dog isn’t getting the attention and interaction [...]
An important part of a well behaved dog is to keep him from jumping up. Bad habits like these usually start as a puppy. It may be cute now, but quickly becomes a problem when the dog gets bigger. It’s quite possible that someone could get scared or injured by your dog when it jumps [...]
