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12 Tips for Cocker Spaniel Potty Training
The same tips can be applied to most any dog breed for potty training. Advise on crate training, apartment potty training, signal training, what to do and what not to do.
Stop Golden Retriever Biting
Having a golden retriever with a biting problem is certainly not desirable. This could cause all forms of problems and knowing how to prevent golden retriever biting can definitely be helpful. Do not ignore excessive dog biting when your retriever is young just because it is not causing much damage
How to Buy Dog Toys
Every dog needs toys for fun and for mental stimulation. There are many different kinds of dog toys and choosing which one to buy can be a challenge. Dog toys come in large and small sizes and in different material types. By considering your dog and the toys available, you'll be able to buy the righ
Canine Spay Signs of Infection
Surgery to neuter female dogs, often referred to as spaying, is generally considered a safe and effective procedure to end the possibility of reproduction. Pet owners are urged to watch the area of the incision for any signs of infection.
How to Tip a Pet Sitter
Pet sitting is a service and, like all service businesses, tipping is not required but is always appreciated. A pet sitter works hard to ensure that your pets are happy and safe while you are away from home and many pet sitters go above and beyond the call of duty. Tipping your pet sitter for a job
Instructions on Potty Training a Dog
Teaching a dog to eliminate outdoors is perhaps the most important aspect of his training. While humans may think going potty outdoors is a natural instinct for dogs, the truth is, they will typically go anywhere at first. Therefore, it's up to the dog owners to guide their pets to eliminate in a pl
The Common Dog Health Conditions
As a responsible pet owner, you should be familiar with the dog health conditions that always hit many dogs in a year. We all want out dogs to look happy, jumping up and down when they see us, and to play with us anytime, anywhere. This won't happen though when they get sick and we don't a
7 Possible Causes of Frequent Urination in Puppies and What You Can Do About It
Is your puppy having way too many accidents?The reason might be a bladder infection or UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).
Diabetes Detecting Dogs
Millions of Americans suffer from diabetes, having to build their lives around their illness. Diabetes is a constant tight-wire walk, requiring frequent blood-testing and carefully monitoring one's blood sugar levels at all times, which in turn requires a careful dietary balancing act. But for
Training Tips to Stop Dog Barking
There are many different training tips to stop dog barking.It doesn't matter which one or more a dog owner uses to control his dog's bark.It's more important to curtail the dog's excessive and uncontrollable barking before it gets any further out of hand.This article discusses tw
How to Keep Muddy Dog Prints Off the Floor
Cleaning muddy paw prints can be time-consuming, particularly if your dog runs across light-colored carpeting. Some mud can stain light-colored carpeting. In some regions, the soil is red with a high clay content. This mud can stain fabric and carpeting, particularly if you don't clean it immediatel
Stop Fearing Your Fearful Lab! Learn How To Train Labrador Retrievers With Fearful Aggression
Imagine yourself walking on the street with just you and your dog. Nobody is on the street and you and your dog are walking peacefully and happily. Then suddenly, your dog barks aggressively and wildly at the site of another dog with his owner. Your dog wants to be set loose while you are trying you
Make Halloween Special For Your Pup
So your kids are all excited about making Halloween costumes and celebrating it in style? What can be a more precious memory of childhood than those formed during the Halloween season when even adults seem to wish they were children so that they could let go of all serious worries and give way to tr
Overcoming a Fear of Dogs
So many of us consider dogs to be one of our best friends we could hope for. They bring endless joy and fun into our lives in so many ways. Moments of exuberant play are balanced with the calm of your dog resting his or her head on your lap, assuring you that there is no place your dog would rather
How to Teach an OLD Dog NEW Tricks - 10 Steps to "Roll Over"
I have no idea where the saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" came from ... because nothing could be further from the truth!All it takes is 5 minutes a day, persistence and maybe a few treats! "ROLL OVER" is fun for you and your dog and such a good party trick for
Train Your Dog to Come on The First Command
First I'll tell you what you want to avoid. You never want your dog to associate coming to you on command with a negative experience. A good dog trainer will avoid this at all cost, use only two words to command your dog to come (the dogs name and the word come).
Shopping For a Puppy From Newspapers
When people begin to plan what type of dog they want to get, they often have a very specific breed in mind. They begin looking for the perfect pure blood canine and soon find they have spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars for something they could have just as easily found in the local paper f
What to Give an Adult Dog That Is Vomiting
Waking up to dog vomit is not what a pet owner looks forward to in the morning. If your dog has started vomiting, don't worry--he can be treated from the comfort of your home with these basic home treatment options.
5 Tips for Selecting A Rottweiler Breeder
A clear sign of unhealthy breeders are those who tend to have more than two different breeds. Usually, those who have multiple dogs breeds intend to sell their dogs to stores. Such breeders are what most people know to be puppy mills, puppy-brokers, or back-yard breeders.