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About Dog Breeders
There are reputable dog breeders and then there are the so-called "backyard breeders." For a person looking for a pet dog (versus a show dog) it can seem silly to look for a reputable breeder with pedigree rather than just calling someone in the paper. However, backyard breeders have helped to promo
Dog Training
Dog training is not necessarily a difficult process but it is a process which requires a great deal of patience as well as the ability to interpret which types of training techniques are most effective for the particular dog you are training. Dog training is communication -- showing your dog how you
Dog Bed - One is Just the Thing to Keep Your Pooch Off Your Bed
It's the middle of the summer and after spending a sticky day outside, you just want to spread out and sleep in peace in your bed. But, just as you get comfortable, your pooch has jumped up right next to you. As much as you love him, from time to time you just need your space and to keep him fr
Some Obstacles to Installing Traditional Pet Fencing
Dogs, for one, may wander too far off from where their owners live. They could get hit by a car, eat unhealthy food from trash, or fail to find their way home. Installing wooden fences is an option. Still, this kind of pet fencing has its own set backs.
The Color Varieties of an Australian Shepherd's Coat
First time owners of an Australian Shepherd, will notice the subtle differences in the coat when compared to the average dog. When deciding to purchase an Australian Shepherd or any other breed of canine, many people go by the breed standards of what the animal should look like.
Orthopedic Dog Beds Explained
Many people don't think animals need beds, especially not orthopedic dog beds. Whether they're animals lovers who think that "animals are people, too" or someone who's never owned an animal, it's easy to see why they might not think Fido needs a special sleeping spot of
Changing a Dog's Home
Imagine for a moment you were removed from your home, taken to a new place with nobody you knew and they didn't even speak your language. This is what a dog could feel like when he is put into a new home.
Doggie Angels
Doggie angels can also be called dog rescue transport volunteers and coordinators. These volunteer doggie angels donate countless hours of their time and save hundreds of dogs from being euthanized in shelters that are too full.
Pet Memorials - A Deserving Tribute of Honor
Historians agree that prehistoric man tamed animals roughly 15,000 years ago but they cannot agree on the origins of the pet. The first domesticated animals were not pets. They earned their keep like everyone else by hunting, protecting and herding. Fast forward thousands of years and the domesticat
How to House Train Dogs That Cannot Be Crated
Crate training as a means of house training is the most popular method for teaching a dog to eliminate when taken outside. However, some dogs cannot be crated because of fears, emotions or past abuses. House training without a crate may take a little more time and patience, but can be accomplished w
Keep Your Dog Safe in Your Car
Most people love pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pig, and some kinds of small animals. Sometimes people like to take the pets with them on journey, or to anywhere, especially dogs, because of some characteristics of dogs. So there might be one problem, is it safe enough for the dog to keep
Shelter Dogs Need All the Help They Can Get
Like so many other areas in this country, Maui has been experiencing record numbers of job losses and foreclosures in the past 24 months. This has caused many people to pick up and leave. Some people have decided to do so without their dogs. Wandering dogs, hungry and thirsty dogs, are being picked
How Much Time Can Dogs Stay Alone?
If you are going to leave your dog alone for a long period of time then don't be surprised with the behavior issues he might develop. Being alone, he deals with two big problems. The first one is the physic and emotional discomfort, because he sees he is free and he doesn't know what he is
Competitive Dog Strollers
Although to some a dog stroller may seem a bit over the top, pet owners love them. They are not only great for dogs of all sizes but can be great for your dog who is suffering from joint or hip dysplasia.
How to Give Your Dog to the Police Force
Before attempting to donate your dog to a police force, be aware that not all dogs will be suitable for K9 work. Many trainers work only with certain breeds (such as German shepherds) and will not take on a dog that seems less than ideal. Most police forces do not train their own K9 dogs
How to Be Successful With Dog Training
When it comes to training your dog, there are a few important tips that you need to keep in mind in order to be successful. Nothing ever comes easy and the same is true with training your dog. Some of the most important tips to keep in mind are to be patient, be consistent, and make it fun for you a
Dogs Language and What You Should Know About It
If you own or have owned dogs sometime in your life, you must have experienced watching behaviors that you have wondered the meaning of and possibly wanted to know about this particular dog language that could help you understand your dog much better. Because we humans use another type of communicat
Does My Dog Need A Friend To Play With?
Lots of people have to leave their dog home alone during the day (or night) while they work. They worry that their dog is lonely while they're away. Perhaps you feel guilty about leaving your dog home alone. Maybe your dog cries when you leave the house. Or, maybe your dog has some behavior pro
Terminal Liver Cancer in Dogs
The liver is responsible for removing toxic substances from the body, which makes it a target for cancer. Many liver cancers are diagnosed in the late stages and have progressed to dangerous levels because the symptoms are vague. It can occur at any age. Liver cancer is also known generally as hepat
Taking Care of Dogs and Other Pets
When we talk about pets, we often think about our favorite pets that we have at home or the most valued pets we ever had since then. When I was young, my most favorite pet was my dog named Kurita. She's a native Filipino female dog.