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Whippet Pup's First Days at Home
For the first days at home with your whippet pup, a little preparation will smooth things out.Probably the puppy is leaving his mother and the rest of the litter for the first time and this can be confusing and scaring. The pup will need your help to get acquainted with his new home and life.
Common Dog Health Problems That Affect a Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier are small terriers that has similar origins like the fox terrier. Jack Russell Terrier can suffer from a wide range of dog health problems. Here is a list of few of the common dog health problems that your pet faces.
How To Get Your Dog To Stop Being Possessive Around His Food Bowl
Feeding your dog is something that your dog loves, and being around your dog while he is eating should also be something that he loves. Find out how to condition your dog to love you being around him when he eats.
What Is the Cheapest Electric Dog Fence?
Dogs are like children: They need constant supervision or they will cause as much mischief as they can. Even with a chain-link fence, there's a chance your pet will get out and get lost, or worse, end up hurt. Electric fences are a great way to prevent this, and you don't have to break into your sav
How to Train Your Dog Not to Urinate in the House
Whether you've just purchased a puppy or adopted an adult dog, housetraining is a necessity for any new dog. House dogs go hand-in-hand with pet hair, dog smells and dog toys scattered about the floor, but urinating in the house is one problem you can curb using positive reinforcement. Each dog is d
How to Locate a Pet Owner Via a Rabies Tag
Rabies vaccination tags are required for pets in all 50 states. Some states have laws that require finders of lost pets to turn them over to local animal control offices, but in other cases the person who finds the lost pet can help return the pet to its owner. The local offices will contact the own
Dog Obedience Training Techniques
Training dog can be quiet hard especially on obedience topic so it is very important that you must know the right and effective techniques to be able to remove your dog bad behaviours.
A Variety Of Dog Clothing For Most Dog Breeds
There are more than 160 dog breeds that exist and each unique individual has its own dog clothing design. It is just like humans who tend to choose what is appropriate to wear depending also on what part of the globe they are in. Here are some great ideas for dog clothing on most dog breeds!
How to Deal With Nocturnal Enuresis in Dogs
Canine incontinence, the primary cause of nocturnal enuresis or night urination, is a treatable condition. Do not assume night urination is the result of bad behavior or that it is a transient issue that will resolve itself. A veterinarian should examine your dog to rule out serious illness and to h
How to Stop a Dog From Barking - What You Must Know
There are many different reasons as to why your dog may be barking constantly and you should learn how to stop a dog from barking if you see that it is becoming a problem. Dogs bark as a way of talking, but there are instances where it can be a nuisance to you and your neighbourhood.
Tips to Stop Your Dog Biting
Dog biting can be a serious problem for many owners. It is one of the most dangerous things a dog can do, and goes beyond other obedience issues as it can seriously hurt people later on and endanger the dog themselves. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult things to do to train a dog t
Complete Dog Food - Big Brands vs Cheaper Options
With many brands of complete dog food available it's difficult to know which one to go for. Do you go for an expensive "well known" brand or a cheaper less known option? It seems many of us sway towards the more expensive option, not because we are aware that these bigger brands offer
How to Keep My Sheltie From Being Afraid
Socialization is the key to breaking your Sheltie from his fearful behavior. Everything you do exposes your dog to new noises, smells and experiences. Over time, these experiences lead your dog to accept new circumstances, rather than fearing them. Here are some things you can try to socialize your
How to Keep a Dog Calm While Clipping Its Nails
Just like their human counterparts, dogs need a good manicure from time to time. Trimming your dog's nails isn't for cosmetic purposes; you should do this to prevent injury and pain that result from overgrowth. To keep your dog groomed properly, you need to trim its nails every few weeks. In order t
Senior Dogs
Dogs age much faster than humand and changes in their physical and mental well-being can seem to come out of nowhere. Suddenly your fun-loving and ready-for-anythimng Dexter is reluctant to leave his warm bed on frosty mornings and takes his time climbing stairs.
Dog Skin Problems - Canine Itching And Scratching, And Hot Spot Irritations
There are many different opinions as to the causes of canine skin disorders: the itching, scratching and chewing often referred to as "Hot Spots". These dog skin rashes are for the most part self inflicted and generally known as "Hot Spots" because they are often associated with
The ABC's of Dog Agility Training
This article provides readers with 26 tips to help make dog agility training a fun and rewarding experience.
New Puppy Shopping List
Bringing home a puppy is about like bringing home a human baby. Puppies need a few items to keep them happy and healthy. It is much easier to get the items before you adopt your puppy, but last-minute scrambles happen on a daily basis. Few can resist an adorable face and that moment of...
Guide Dogs and the Perfect Protector
There can be no friend more faithful than a guide-dog. These wonderful dogs - usually Labradors, Golden Retrievers or German Shepherds - are specially trained to act as the "eye" for blind people, and are complete professionals. A blind person relies so completely on his or her dog that th
What Causes Hot Spots?
"Hot spot" is the term commonly used to refer to acute moist dermatitis in dogs. This is a condition that causes quite a bit of discomfort and can affect dogs of any age or breed. There are many causes associated with acute moist dermatitis in dogs, a condition that should be treated promptly and ef