By Michael Webber
Dogs love to dig, let’s face it, it is a very natural and instinctual part of their makeup, and “it is a very enjoyable behavior for them” says Deborah L. Forthman, Ph.D. digging is something that dogs have been doing from the beginning, but there are ways to reduce the amount your dog [...]
January 19 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Martin Brock
There are numerous products that will kill adult fleas on your dog. However, they vary in the duration of their effects.
1. Flea shampoos, sprays, and powders. Most products will kill any fleas present on your dog at the time of application, but many have no lasting effect – your dog may have more [...]
January 17 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Robert Michael
More than half of the population allows their dogs to stay inside their houses sleeping on the couch or their owner’s bed. Others prefer their dogs stay outside in dog houses. If you would like to build a dog house for your pet the following tips should help you get started.
1. Consider your [...]
January 15 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care | No Comments »
Feeding your dog requires your attention. For sure, you only want to give your pet the best possible care.
Each breed of dog needs to follow a certain diet to keep them strong and healthy. And so you need to provide healthy dog food recipes for them.
Here are good suggestions:
Boston’s Best Cream PieGreat poster [...]
January 13 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | 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 »
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 »
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 »
By John M Williams
Dog insurance can be a complicated matter for some, but it needn’t be anymore…
Most dog owners spend on average $479 on pet bills in one year alone with the price rising more and more each year. Dogs are one of the most expensive dogs to keep and within minutes of your dog [...]
February 25 2008 | Pet Insurance | 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 »
By Lorenzen Katia
As odd as it may sound, the click training video in the field of dog training is not exactly for the dog; it’s for the dog trainer. Obviously, the dog won’t pop the video into the player and take down notes. This instructional material is for the trainers. And it is not limited [...]
January 14 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Connie Limon
Paper training a puppy is an excellent method of housebreaking especially for owners who cannot be home enough to get a puppy outside as frequently as needed. Puppies need to urinate more often than older dogs.
How to paper train: Leave her in her space with baby gates and cover the entire [...]
January 03 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Emma Snow
Obesity is on the rise for canines.
The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs experience severe joint problems. This effects there daily activities [...]
January 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
The big day has finally arrived, a new member of the family will be joining your ranks.
When you bring the little one home, you want to know you have made the right decision, are they going to fit in well with the other family members, will they be kind to everyone, will they be [...]
December 31 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet & Child | 1 Comment »
Today I was just genuinely surfing the Web… linking from Problogger, spotting a name, using my intuition.
Before I knew it I landed at Christina Jones’ video, and I LAUGHED!!! The video should be rated ‘T” for “Too Cute”.
Thank you, Christina, for making me laugh!
December 28 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Kris Kibak
A puppy can grow to be your best friend and a dedicated companion. However, it is important to understand what you are getting into before going out and purchasing a dog from a breeder. I have worked with dogs for some time now and feel qualified to share a few pointers.
First, make sure [...]
December 27 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
You offer your dog shelter and food in order to keep her healthy and content. There’s also three other points that she requires in order to stay happy, fit, and improve the quality of life.
Firstly, she requires day-to-day exercising to keep her body in shape. Secondly, her mind will need to be stimulated to keep [...]
December 26 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care | No Comments »
With so many issues about commercial dog food, more and more pet owners are now switching to all natural homemade dog food. Homemade dog food is not only safe but also healthy. Choosing and preparing your own dog food are relatively easy if you know how. Here are some useful tips:
Before switching to all natural [...]
December 22 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
By Moses Wright
…. continuation of part II of this article:
There are 2 main approaches when it comes to correcting your dog’s undesirable behaviors. The first approach is the “Direct Approach”. It simply requires you to reprimand your dog on the spot whenever he misbehaves – chewing, barking, digging and biting. This is a more [...]
December 16 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Moses Wright
continuation from part I of this article: …
2. Consistency – It is important to have consistency in the course of training especially when correcting unwanted behaviors. Always use the same “command” for a specific task you require of your dog. Don’t confuse him by using different commands for the same task.
The minute you [...]
December 15 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
