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How to Maintain the Alpha Position With a Pet Dog
Your dog's instincts come from wolves, and within those ancestral instincts lies pack behavior. The primary reason for disobedient behavior from your pet stems from faulty behavior modeling. Learn and mimic the right behavioral characteristics of an alpha leader to set your pet straight.
Recommended Foods for a Golden Retriever Puppy
Fast-growing golden retriever puppies have special nutritional requirements.labrador image by JEAN-MARC MEDINA from Fotolia.comGolden retriever puppies need to be fed a balanced diet of suitable foods that will keep them fit and healthy as they grow to their full adult size. Owners should...
What Is the Best Way to Tape a Dog's Ears?
After a dog has undergone ear cropping surgery, the next step in obtaining an erect ear is to tape the ear, or brace it, while the cartilage matures. The reason for ear cropping on puppies at a young age is twofold. One reason is that the nerve endings have not fully matured, making the surgery sli
Easy Pet Training Techniques - 3 Simple Steps to Train your Dog
Quick and easy dog training tips that will save you time and money. Ensure your pet knows how to act around kids and in the company of others.
Top Five Ways to Reward a Dog
What are the best ways to reward a dog? Positive reinforcement dog training involves rewarding a dog for good behavior. Most of us think of treats when it comes to rewarding our dogs. Learn about all the things your dog finds rewarding.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Dog
Halloween is a fun holiday, in which everyone dresses up in fun and unique costumes for a day. Why should humans have all the fun in dressing up? It can be just as fun, arguably even more fun, to dress up your furry friend in an adorable or funny costume. Unfortunately, not all dogs enjoy being dres
Cocker Spaniel - Dog Breeds
The Cocker Spaniel is a dog with a superb temperament and unlimited energy. These dogs make wonderful family dogs and they are very fond of being with humans. Cocker Spaniels have a gorgeous, silky long coat that is fairly easy to care for.
Stop Your Dog From Barking - 3 Ways to Reduce the Problem of Barking Dogs
Sometimes, the simple truth is that you may have a dog that barks way too much.Some people don't mind this, but plenty of others do. It's important to remember that just like people, dogs use their vocal skills to communicate to their owners and their fellow pack members.It should never be
Keeping Your Dog Healthy: Is Grooming Enough?
When dogs are groomed regularly they look clean and healthy. A good looking dog will always attract smiles, attention and smiles from other people and pets around your dog. So if you want to keep your dog the most lovable pet in your neighborhood, start pampering your pet and do your daily routine o
How Can I Stop My Dog From Eating Dirt?
If your dog is eating dirt, the first thing to understand is that this might not be simple misbehavior. Dogs who eat dirt or other foreign substances can be suffering from any of several possible problems, and you should talk with your veterinarian immediately.
Avoid Summer Dangers for Your Dog!
It's April and where I live in Florida, summer is just around the corner.I realize that in many places, you are living with winter still lingering on. However, it is not too soon to become aware of our dogs and the dangers that summer can bring. The welcome warm weather is a time to rejoice and
The Vets Examination - Things to Expect When Visiting your Veterinarian
Nobody likes surprises, so it is always nice to know what to expect when you take your pet to the veterinarian.
Aggressive Dog Training For Your Aggressive Dog
When a dog becomes overly aggressive, when he starts snarling, baring his teeth, and biting, he becomes a concern to everyone who comes in contact with him. Dogs become aggressive because of the way they've been treated.
Minimize Problem Barking Now
Barking is natural. But, excessive dog barking is not. The article, "Minimize Problem Barking Now", presents several remedies to help solve continuous problem barking.
Caring For Your Dog in the Summer Heat
Anyone who owns a pet dog knows how much fun it can be to play with your dog during the warm summer months. There are a lot of fun activities you can do with your pooch at the park, the swimming pool, and lots of other places. However, you need to also make sure that you pay close attention to your
How to Comb Out Cashmere
Cashmere is a fiber commonly removed from cashmere goats and is soft and light, yet very strong. During the spring season, goats will naturally begin shedding their hair. At this time, goat farmers collect the hair and sell it for profit. Cashmere has been removed from goats and used for a variety o
How to Train a Dog - Tips For Effective Dog Training
Training dogs can be easy if you are serious and passionate about it. If you are a dog lover, you know that dog training requires your time and attention. To train a dog requires your commitment and dedication.
Symptoms of Depression in Dogs
Dogs suffer from depression for many of the same reasons people do. Loneliness, lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, rough treatment and illness are among the leading causes of depression in dogs.
Finding a Lump on My Dog's Paw
Last month we found a minor lump growing on our dogs paw. The lump was quite small and therefore we didn't pay much notice to it. A couple of months later we saw that the bump was larger and therefore went to see the vet. When we saw the vet she said it didn't look like anything nasty but
The Bad Type Of Chihuahua Breeder
Think twice about dealing with a Chihuahua breeder that is not listed on the any of the national breeder registries. Expect a reputable Chihuahua breeder to stick around for many years to help you raise your Chihuahua and also expect detailed care instructions when you buy your dog. Many good Chihua