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.
Your canine friend is the first thing that you should think about before you go on vacation. It is important that you ask yourself whether if it is possible to take your dog with you, will they travel well, or should you place them into a dog kennel?
In exchange for your dog’s companionship and loyalty, give him the care he needs in his or her old age. Caring for an old dog is not much different from caring for old family members.
Nothing is worse than an aggressive dog. While some might feel more protected having a vicious dog around most people will tell you it is not worth the risks. Aggression in dogs is not being tolerated by authorities like it used to be, today in many locations a dog who bites a person or another animal will be put to sleep with no exceptions. You are also left vulnerable to lawsuits when you have an animal like this. If you have concerns about your dog’s aggressive behavior, even if they have not offered to bite yet, it is a good idea to get started on training.
The family dog is a treasured member of the family. Helping to ensure a long and happy life is both a responsibility and the privilege of that family. That long and happy life depends greatly upon how we feed and care for them. Providing good nutrition, exercise and health care is essential in providing the longest, healthiest life possible.
You may have heard of raw diet feeding for dogs and maybe even balked at the idea. However, many studies are showing there are many benefits to feeding a raw diet over a processed one. One of the main problems that many people run into is cost and preparation.
During their pregnancy, dogs go through the same highs and lows pregnant women go through. Their hormones are raging and their bodies undergo drastic changes. Like pregnant women, pregnant dogs should be given the same care and attention – proper diet, vitamins, and exercises.
His eyes begged you to take him with you and you are bewitched. The cute little doggie in the window is brought home eagerly. You have visions of cuddle time and play time with the new member of the family – but how ready are you to live with a dog?
DOGS NEED TOYS, TOO
Dogs could also get bored at times so they will need something to perk them up or to entertain them and one way of getting them entertained and out of their boredom is through giving them toys. It doesn’t really matter what the breed of your dog is or how old it is as long as it is able to lose himself with a toy. Dog toys are important as these encourage positive play which …
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN DOGS
A lot of older dogs could suffer from a condition called Cognitive Dysfunction and there common symptoms that are associated with this condition. When a dog is experiencing this kind of condition may suffer in a lot of different ways. You must learn how to determine the symptoms to better understand their condition and the treatments that co…
GETTING TO KNOW A LABRADOODLE
There is a kind of dog that is a crossbreed or as a hybrid dog. It is created by mixing a Labrador Retriever with the Standard Poodle or Miniature Poodle, hence, the Labradoodle.
The Labradoodle was first intentionally bred in 1989. It is for Guide Dogs Victoria that a certain Australian breeder named Wally Conron crossed the Labrador and Standard Poodle for the …
The Majesty of the Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is said to have originated in China, other spectators state in 732 A.D. the Korean rulers presented this breed to the “ Empress of Japan”, whomever’s thoughts are true this is a the breed for royalty. This breed was taken to Europe in the 1600’s to be presented to Catherine of Braganza, who was King Charles II’s queen and later given to Queen Vi…
Why You and YOur Dog should Consider Taking up Agility
The year was 1979 and the show was the Crufts — a dog show. The dogs raced over the obstacles that lay on the course with the guidance of their owners in a manner that wasn’t that far away from horse jumping. The sport was successful and is now entertained at dog shows the world over.
Before the competition starts, agility tests are give…
HASSLE-FREE CAMPING AND TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG
Most of us really love to go outdoors for an adventure or on the road for a trip. And sometimes we love bringing our pet dogs along with us, so it becomes more difficult for us to manage things especially when camping and traveling. But taking them along would be more fun and wouldn’t be much of a problem only if you have all the things your dog ne…
Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy
Dogs are man’s best friend and that’s a fact but you should also analyze that your dog also needs someone to cuddle him and become his friend too. They have a lot of needs and being their safe keeper, you need to provide all these things to them to be able to keep them safe and happy all through their lives. Their needs should be given by you so you need to make a re…
Help Dog Stay Away from Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer not just happen in humans it is also visible in animals such as dogs. Dogs need to be neutered to make sure that they will not have testicular cancer. This is just a simple process that were observed by a lot of dog owner globally to make sure that their dog gets the adequate care they need to make them healthy and happy. Although there …
Methods to Stop Your Dog’s Aggressive Behavior
The majority of dog owners see their dogs as lovable, cuddly creatures. However, when a point comes where the dog shows some aggression it can bring a great deal of surprise to the owner, leaving them confused about how they should deal with this aggression. The best way to stop such bad behavior from your dog is by first understanding why it is hap…