By Phil Donahoe
A dog is an instinctively aggressive creature. In the wild, aggression came in very handy: dogs needed aggression to hunt, to defend themselves from other creatures, and to defend resources such as food, a place to sleep, and a mate. Selective breeding over the centuries has minimized and refined this trait significantly, but […]
April 28 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
by Boyd
Labradors are one of the most well known and most popular choices for dog lovers across the nation. A Labrador puppy that is trained well will be a loyal and playful friend as well as a dependable hunter (if it is a retriever) for its owner. When choosing a Labrador, there are […]
April 27 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
by Hope Saidel
“Djoowannagwout?”
If you don’t speak dog, that translates to “Do you want to go out?”
It’s a phrase that every dog knows, every dog owner says, and is followed (generally speaking) by jumping for joy, wriggling with glee, and barking with boundless energy.
Keeping the subsequent time as much fun is usually more difficult. Most dogs […]
April 25 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
Almost everyday, we see the images dog food manufacturers broadcasted through TV, newspaper and magazine advertisements extolling the virtues of buying their brands of dog food. Some dog food companies want us to believe their dog food brands can provide all the nutrition our companion will ever need. That is the fiction concocted by many […]
April 19 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
by Joann Henry
Dogs are naturally primitive creatures. Thankfully, they adapt easily and can be trained with little effort, making it possible to share our homes with our favorite four-legged friends and still maintain our standards of order and cleanliness. Teaching your puppy to behave properly is a huge responsibility and may seem much more daunting […]
April 10 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
by Gerry Ronson
Training should be for both a lab and poodle since they are mixed. You should be able to combine sport activity along with obedience. Labradors tend to be very energetic and without proper training they will continue to be disobedient because they would rather play. The poodle in them can […]
April 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
For any dog lover, having a healthy pup means the world. But what happens when your pup comes from a puppy broker who is unconcerned with the health issues that can plague a certain breed? Havanese puppies are quickly gaining in popularity around the world for both dog lovers and competitors alike. Havanese breeders are […]
April 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
by Gerry Ronson
Dogs require a lot of attention and some dogs can be extremely sensitive, which means they are not always best for small or young children. When you have children who want a pet there are several things you should consider. Below is a list of dog breeds that do well with […]
March 28 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet & Child | No Comments »
By John Design
More and more people are choosing a vegetarian diet for their dogs. While you might expect that this choice is just about the person behind the dog and their beliefs about vegetarianism, in fact there are some benefits to a vegetarian diet for your dog. Some people who ate meat themselves even find […]
March 26 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
Have you ever witnessed a friend or neighbor distraught over the death of a pet? If you have never owned a pet, or considered having one, were you surprised to see someone crying? Actually, such a response is just as normal as when a close friend or loved one dies.
Here’s what you should know about […]
March 24 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Fish and Hamster and Horses and Pet Health and Pet Love | No Comments »
By Dermot Condell
We know enough to care for our skin and keep dermatitis at bay. Just as in humans a dog allergy can be very painful and uncomfortable. A dog allergy can be extremely trying for both dog and owner. Unlike dogs, we look after our allergies, mainly because we are able to.
It’s quite possible, […]
March 10 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health and Pet Insurance | No Comments »
6-9 March 2008, Birmingham, UK — The relationship between dog breeders and owners and their vets is an important one, and the Kennel Club, as part of its aim to ‘make a difference for dogs’ is committed to helping this relationship flourish.
Recognising that vets generally see sick dogs in their surgery, or their textbooks in […]
March 09 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
We all age. When our pets do, we often feel helpless to aid our beloved animal companions. But there are things we can do to make the passing of time kinder on the pets that have done so much for us.
March 07 2008 | Aging Pet and Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy | No Comments »
By Tl Kleban
You just got a new puppy and now comes the fun part - the training. Don’t get nervous. It isn’t all that bad. As a matter of fact training your new puppy can be quite fun. You can either do it yourself or find a professional dog trainer to […]
March 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
If you’ve ever experienced the pain and guilt, even momentarily, of a pet being lost, then you’ve probably considered becoming a “chipper”-a “Microchipper”, that is. For the purpose of our definition, and since we made up the term, “Microchippers” are pet owners who deem that collars are too easy to lose, while tattoos are too […]
February 28 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Pet Safety | No Comments »
By John Hinkley
Luckily for dog owners, these animals travel by air better than cats. If the dog is accustomed to car travel, then air travel shouldn’t be a problem at all. Use the following dog air travel tips for safe and pleasant airplane travel with your best furry friend.
Certify Your Dogs Health before Air Travel
Not […]
February 21 2008 | Dog & Puppy and On vacation | 1 Comment »
“What makes you think you’re ready for that kind of responsibility?”
It’s probably the first thing that most parents will say when their kids ask for a family pet, especially a dog? Most of us with dogs in the family have either said it, or can recall it being said to us some time ago. But […]
February 19 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
by Darren Lintern
The call for a more natural no preservatives and no additives canine food has increased over time ever since it was discovered that some brand name dog foods might be harmful to our dog’s health – causing the onset of the of most diseases. Now the choice to make your own dog food […]
February 14 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
By David Beart
…. continued from part I:
Aggression
You know him as your sweet and lovable friend. Your friends and neighbors know him as the terror on your doorstep who wants to eat them. Aggression is not a nice quality in your dog. Aggression comes from the desire to protect, and anything perceived as a threat is […]
February 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
Dogs are considered the most genuinely happy creatures on earth. Their entire day is filled with you whether you are there or not. They are waiting for you, sleeping on your bed, watching for you out the window, wondering where you are while they are patiently waiting for you in their crate.
Once you come home […]
February 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
