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6 Reasons You Should Neuter Your Dog
It's a common well-known fact that neutered dogs make better pets. What I'd like to do is discuss some of the reasons you should neuter your dog. Hopefully this article will give you the information that you need to have your dog neutered.
How to Raise a Newfoundland Puppy
As the name suggests, this dog breed descended from Mastiff-like dogs found roaming the island of Newfoundland in the 17th century. As you may have guessed, this is a very large breed of dog weighing in at about 100 lbs. at maturity. Raising a Newfoundland puppy can be quite rewarding, or challengin
Getting Started With Clicker Training For Your Dog - A Few Tips
Here are a few tips to get you started with clicker training for your dog. You can add a lot of value to your dogs life if you train him/her properly.
Time to Shed Some Facts for Summer Dog Grooming Days
Dog grooming is the basic hygienic care and the necessary regular cleaning of a dog, any shape, size and breed. From the pretty little poodles to great, golden retrievers, every winter coat needs to come off at some point. It is vital that when giving your dog an in-depth trimming, make sure you lea
How to Stop a Dog From Digging - What You Can Do About It
Having a dog is fun, especially when everything seems to turn out well. But it is probably not so fun anymore when you dog start displaying all kinds of undesirable behavior.
Don't Use a Harness to Walk Your Dog
People generally buy a dog a harness because their dog is pulling on the leash. But before you waste your money on this useless device, stop and think like a dog for a moment.
Dog Obedience Training - Does Your Pup Know His Name?
When you teach your pup his name, thoroughly and properly, from day one, you will enjoy his immediate attention, on command, right through your dog obedience training experience. Through your dog's life, there are going to be many times when you need to call your dog and get his immediate atten
Dog Costumes and When to Wear Them
Dog costumes are really cool and the best thing is that you do not have to wait for Halloween or a costume party to wear them. Dogs and small children can get away with wearing costumes all year round.
Caring For Your Puppy - Things That You Should Know About Puppy Care
Are you excited and overjoyed about your decision to bring home a new puppy? You should be. You should also realize that your furry bundle of joy comes with a lot of responsibilities. Generally, the breeder will provide you with basic puppy care essentials like veterinary visits and timely vaccinati
Dog Leg Nerve Injuries
Leg nerve problems in dogs can be quite difficult to diagnose due to the nature of the disease. If trauma to the limb is not apparent, it may take a number of veterinary procedures to provide the cause of illness, treatment protocol and prognosis for the injured animal.
Need a Friend for Lifetime? Have a Dog
When we love pets we expect them to love us as well. But, there are few of them who show their affection back. Dog is one such animal. It is the best pet man can have. Not just it shows its affection towards its owner, it also protects him or his family if situation demands. And this one quality dis
Pit Bulls - Simple Training Technique
Training is required to keep a dog, especially if its a pit bull. The following article shares some simple techniques that all owners can use to positively reinforce behavior in their Pit Bull.
Why Won't My Dog Stay Home Without Barking and Whining?
Your neighbors are fed up! They have called several times to let you know that your dog has barked and whined most of the day while you were gone. You are at your wit's end. What's going on when your dog will not remain quiet when you leave him at home?
False Pregnancy in the English Bulldog
Sometimes, because of the way in which a female dog cycles, an English bulldog bitch may not get bred. This can result in pseudocyesis, more commonly known as false pregnancy. This phenomenon is fairly common in all dogs that are receptive to mating but do not get bred.
Kennel Cough - One of the Less Serious Dog Illnesses?
While kennel cough may seem like one of the less serious dog illnesses, it can lead to more acute conditions if neglected. The disease, also known as canine flu, is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that may be caused by a variety of viruses and bacteria, most commonly the Bordetella B
Training Your Dog - Raising a Best Friend For Life
It is important to train your dog once you've brought it into your life. However, many dog owners incorrectly believe that having a dog should be an easy ticket for love and companionship. Nothing is ever that perfect. When you first get your pup, you will watch it go through a variety of activ
Dachshund Pets
General overview to living with dachshund pets.History and general information about these special little dogs.
How to Treat Dog Skin Lacerations & Hair That's Falling Off
A dog's health concerns can be stressful to you, the owner. Lacerations can vary in severity and happen to even the most careful dog owner. And alopecia, or hair loss, can occur for a number of reasons. Knowing how to treat these conditions can help you and your vet choose the proper course of actio
Dog Traveling Can Be Fun - Follow This Advice to Maximize the Adventure
While traveling you will want to have ideas of what to do with your dog. Now if you travel with your dog here are some great ideas of what to do to assure you and your dog have a great vacation.
How to Replace Citronella Cans
Citronella oils are often used to control barking in anti-barking training collars worn by dogs. When the dogs bark, the nontoxic citronella oil is sprayed toward the nose of the dog, which trains it to stop barking. Citronella oil comes in small cans that are used to refill the box on the dog col