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Can Honey Cure Dog Allergies?
If dog allergies are plaguing your dog, you may be able to help relieve her suffering with a spoonful of honey. Local honey that is. If your pet is suffering from dog allergies caused by the seasons and the environment--local plants and trees--local honey may make a difference.
Dog Training - Ten Tips For Educating Your Dog Before the Arrival of the New Baby
It's a proven thing that parents to be are too often overwhelm with the arrival of their new baby, that they forget about taking care of their dog.From the dog stand, there is a new human in the house that's making lots of new, unfamiliar noises.From the parents stand point, the dog comes
Dog Trainer Advice: How to Stop Your Dog From Digging
When your dog just will not stop digging you have to start dog training to get him to stop. Holes make your yard look unsightly and it is but if you are a renter, this can be a reason to get you evicted. Your dog has absolutely no idea that digging is bad so it is up to you to let him know. So, you
Understanding Why Dogs Bark
Taking on a dog is a big responsibility. Aside from feeding and caring for the dog an owner has to put up with the rather quaint characteristics of the dog. Dogs bark. While some dogs are relatively quiet, some breeds are natural barkers. This is one of the reasons why many dogs end up in shelters.
Bringing Home a New Puppy - 8 Tips for New Puppy Parents
So you're going to be bringing home a new puppy. Puppies are a lot of responsibility, and there's quite a bit to learn when it comes to adopting one for the first time.
Finding Havanese Puppies For Sale
Havanese puppies are popular choice of dogs for families because of their size and temperament. If you are looking for pure-bred Havanese puppies for sale, the best place to look is an online pet store features dogs from breeders around the country. There are several things to consider before you co
Dogs Have Needs Too!
So, you are thinking about getting a puppy, or maybe you have already brought home a cute little bundle of four-legged joy. For a puppy to become and remain a behaviorally well-balanced and thriving adult dog...
5 Most Common Dog Training Problems
It is a joy to own a dog, but they are a lot of work when it comes to training. You know what I mean. They start off as cute puppies and if you don't train them right, they can pick up some pretty bad, and sometimes dangerous, habits. Let's look at what the 5 most common dog training probl
A Natural Dog Food Supplement - Essential Fatty Acids - More to Them Than a Shiny Coat
Adding flax seed to your dog's bowl is a popular way of improving the look and feel of your dog's coat. But a proper balance of essential fatty acids (EFAs) plays a role more vital in the long term good health of your dog than just making his coat shine.
Devising Dog Training Aids For Protection Training
Training a dog for protection purposes requires a dog to undergo extensive training from a very early age. A dog which is required to be trained to be employed for protection needs to have very high level of obedience training. The requirement arises from the need to be in total control of his aggre
Is Your Dog Driving You Crazy?
Does your dog drive you absolutely crazy sometimes; he whines, he has bad behavior, he gets into things he shouldn't when left alone, and maybe he is even showing signs of aggression? Well let me tell you in plain English what your dog is trying to tell you in his language.
How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Your Dog
Spring has arrived, albeit a little later than most of us would like, and summer is fast approaching. Almost all humans and animals enjoy the warmer weather. However, it is important to ensure that dogs are protected against the effects of heat stroke, particularly if you live in a location of high
Dog Flatulence - Could It Be Caused By An Allergic Reaction?
One of the causes of dog flatulence could be that your pet dog has an allergic reaction to something which is causing or contributing to your dogs gas attacks. If your dog's flatulence is being brought on by an allergy it could well be due to something in his diet which is affecting his digesti
Housebreak a Puppy Without Losing Your Mind
Housebreaking a puppy is really quite simple; all it takes is determination and dedication. Basically, your puppy has no idea where to do her business.She figures she can just squat down wherever, and since she doesn't understand English, it's part of your responsibility to show her.
Easy Steps to Crate Training
Crate training a puppy should be initiated as soon as he sets foot in your home. As a matter of fact crate training helps the puppy in house training, provides him a secure place when you cannot oversee and serves as a perfect way to travel along with him. Therefore the sooner you introduce a crate
How to Train a Chow Puppy
Chow Chows can be loyal, quiet, well-mannered and good-natured companions, but without proper training, they can be aggressive, antisocial, dominating and defensive. Chow Chow puppy training should begin with socialization, getting to know them and introducing them to their new home surroundings. Th
How to Help a Senior Dog That Can't Hear
If your aging dog has trouble hearing, you should take special care to meet his unique needs. Most often, hearing loss in older dogs comes as a result of inner-ear damage and cannot be reversed. While this may sound bleak, you can greatly improve your dog's quality of life by accommodating the heari
Common Dog Training Mistakes
These are the most common mistakes peope make during dog training. You'll be surprised at the impact these litttle, and seemingly insignificant things can have on your dog's behavior.
A Treat For Your Dog at Bedtime
There are many ways to reward your dog and what can be better than making them conformable when they go to sleep than a dog bed. There are many different types of dog bed and the most popular being the plastic dog bed. Find a good quality bed and it will give years of constant use without having to
How to Remove Dog Fecal Stains From Concrete
No matter how well trained dogs are, sometimes they do their business in places you would rather not have them go. When dogs go to the restroom in your driveway or on your front porch, they can leave dark, smelly spots on the concrete. Getting rid of these spots with a hose can be frustrating, but w