Training Your Canine Friend
Dogs should be considered more than simply pets; they are part of your family. Just like with kids, a dog needs a lot of time, care and love to stay happy and healthy. It is the job of the dog owner, to train them right from wrong. This is so that you can be a proud dog owner.
To train a dog the proper way, it takes a lot of patience and consistency. It doesn’t mat…
Your Dog Needs Exercise
Providing the proper dietary needs and ensuring your dog has the right nutrition are only two ways to properly care for your dog. Providing the proper avenue for exercise is an important step in ensuring the longevity of your dog’s life. Often pet owners are unable to adhere to the pet’s demands for exercise because of the rigorous stress of work each day. There are man…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOG BREED FOR YOUR FAMILY
There are certain dog breeds that are fit to have and be around with your family in your home and there are dogs that are not. When you are planning to get a dog for your family, you have to consider several things that will help you decide on which dog to bring home.
Considering the size of the dog, it is important that you choose the one that you…
The Breed of Leadership – The Guide Dog
As far back as the 16th century there are references made about guide dogs. Even the famous author, Elizabeth Barrett Browning made mention of them in her writings.
In 1916 during World War I Germany trained the guide dog to assist the visually impaired. Author Elizabeth Barrett Browning posted information in the “Saturday Evening Post” referencing t…
Every dog owner is aware of common health problems that come up when owning a dog. Sometimes it is something that you can easily treat yourself but other times it requires a veterinarian’s intervention.
If you have ever bought your dog a Halloween costume or even just browsed
the costumes in stores then you know that they can be rather expensive. It may
seem silly to spend so much money for something your…
Many landlords are not too happy to see your furry friend in tow when you move in. In fact, some landlords state up front that they do not allow dogs. It probably is not that they do not like dogs, but rather it is probably due to the fact that they have let renters have dogs in the past and it created a huge headache for them. If you want to rent and own a dog then chances are that you will have to go through some hassle to find the right apartment.
Many people put off getting a dog because they don’t have a huge backyard or a big public park in their neighborhood. Yes, dogs have to be walked all the time in order to relieve themselves. In addition, exercise makes them happy and healthy.
Is there anything more frustrating than living next door to a barking dog? You bet, living with a barking dog in your own house! Barking may seem like a natural act for a dog, which leaves many owners at a loss for what to do about the problem. The truth is barking can be an indication of other problems. If you want to quiet your pet, the first thing you must do is figure out why your dog is barking incessantly.
Feeding your dog is one of the things that you must do in order to properly care for him. Most people know they need to feed their dog, but they may not know exactly what they should be feeding them. Feeding a dog used to be simple when there was only a couple chooses at the supermarket.
There are times when your dog may be feeling a little under the weather and a little TLC is all that is needed to get him through it. Then there are times when your dog may be seriously ill and need to see the vet right away. The problem is that it can often be difficult to tell the difference.
Ancient Breeds Seen Today: The Chinese Shar – Pei
The “Chinese Shar-Pei” owes their exisistance to Matgo Law for bringing “Shar-Peis “to the United states in the 60s. This breed dates back to the Kwung Tung province in China where it was often used as working dogs for peasants to take care of cattle, hunt wild pigs and guard their owners. The word “shar-pei” translates to the term “shark skin” o…
Saint Bernard -The Heavenly Rescue Dog
The Saint Bernard has been an infamous rescue dog since its early existence in 1701. The name is derived from the St. Bernard Pass where monks often kept these dogs for protection and rescue missions. The look of the breed has changed slightly over the years. This is mainly due to avalanches killing numerous dogs that were breeding stock during 1816 and the…
A True Workhouse of a Dog: The Newfoundland Breed
The Newfoundland breed received its name from it’s origins of Newfoundland, where this breed was created from the famous S. John’s Dog breeding with Mastiffs in the 1400s. This breed was viewed as a fisherman’s friend because it would help to reprieve nets and provide other functions. The breed was classified as its own breed by the AKC in 1886 …
Dog Grooming Tips for Beginners
Owning a pet dog and keeping them properly groomed at all times can be very expensive but if you know how to groom them and take care of their physical needs can be helpful because you will also be able to minimize your spending. On the other hand, there are dogs that are not as behave as others do that it is why, you also need to find a professional groomer to hel…
Training the Perfect Dog: The Importance of Starting Early
Dog owners realize the importance of the time and effort required to train the perfect dog from the time it enters the home as a puppy. House breaking a dog is an important to teach a puppy from its early arrival, keeping the puppy on a routine and or even teaching a puppy not to chew on household furniture are all lessons a puppy sho…
Buyer Beware – Choosing a Breeder
So, you are in the market for a dog. You have your eye on a specific breed, a purebred and not a mixed breed or designer dog. You know the common advice. It is simple. If you want a healthy, registered purebred dog, you need to purchase him or her from a breeder.
The advice is indeed sound. The problem, however, is not all breeders are on-the-up. They are…
Choosing a Halloween costume for your dog may seem simple enough, but if you have ever dressed your dog up for Halloween before then you know it is anything but simple. There are many things that you have to think about when choosing a costume. The way it looks is just one consideration and it isn’t even the most important.
Puppies are cute little critters and oh, so adorable. If you have been diligent in caring for Spotty during her pregnancy, she is going to give you a healthy litter. Now that she has whelped her puppies, you have a new task ahead.
Possibly one of the most wonderful spectator sports is a conformation or all-breed dog show. Whilst all dogs are marvelous, purebred dogs have been bred for specific qualities, skills, and physical characteristics to enable them to perform a unique job, such as herding sheep or retrieving water fowl.