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How to Stop a Dog From Biting - The 5 Essential Steps You Need to Take
This article gives you the 5 key ingredients in learning how to stop a dog from biting. After reading it you should be equipped with enough knowledge to enable you to train your dog to stop biting effectively.
How to Make Your Dog Smell Good Without Shampoo
Sometimes a bath just is not feasible and Fido smells too icky to not fix the situation. There are plenty of ways to make your dog smell better when you do not have the option of using shampoo. Some methods involve long term ways to improve your dog's body odor, but there are other methods you can p
Fluoride & Cancer - Are the Ingredients in Favorite Dog Food Causing Cancer?
Every day, across millions of homes, mom's voice bellows the command; "Tommy, feed the dog!" However, Tommy is unaware that fillers and bone meal is a significant ingredient of Fido's dog food. This one dog food ingredient may be a major contributing factor to fluoride cancer in
Pet Dog Grooming - Do You Know How to Prevent Matted and Tangled Hair?
Start early grooming - begin as soon as possible to help your puppy learn that the daily brushing can be a pleasant experience and he will learn not to hate or fear grooming. The best way out of mats and tangles is to prevent them from forming in the first place. You may use a detangle solution to b
The Labrador Retriever - The Smartest Dog on the Planet?
No other dog can be found in as many careers homes and hearts, as the Labrador Retriever. Read on as I make the case for the smartest dog on the planet.
Why You Need a Dog Crate For Training Your Dog
Crate training your dog is a demanding step by step process that can take as little as a few days or as long as several months. The crate training process can be a very trying process at first but if you persevere the benefits in the long run will far outweigh the costs.
How to Train a Dog to Sit Easily
Learning how to train a dog to sit is often one of the first commands new dog owners train to their pets. It's quite easy to do and is really quite important as well. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't know how to get my dog to sit down on command. He'd be running all over
Washing Your Dog May Prevent Illness
Can you believe that about a third of the body's cells are dying at any given time and each cell has to eventually be replaced? And there are so many chemicals and toxins in the world today, that our bodies have to work even harder.
What Is a Teacup Pomeranian?
Teacup Pomeranian is a term used to refer to smaller-sized Pomeranians. This term is not an actual breed recognized by an association, but is rather a description of the dog's size. Pomeranians are already a toy dog breed that only weigh 3 to 7 lbs. on average, so many Pomeranians are teacup Pomeran
How to Measure a Dog's Heart Rate
Measuring a dog's heart rate is a useful and necessary skill for all dog owners. Knowing your dog's normal resting heart rate can help you determine whether or not your dog is in need of veterinary treatment. Practice taking your dog's pulse while you know that your dog is healthy, so you'll be read
Nice to Meet You: Train Your Chihuahua to Shake!
A classic tricks to train a dog is to "shake hands" and it is exponentially cuter when the paw being offered is a tiny Chihuahua paw. Your little canine can learn to Shake very easily and introducing him to your friends will have them all saying "awwww!"
The German Shepherd Dog Breed - Show Lines and Working Lines
A few weeks ago I wrote an article in which I explained that there are a lot of types inside the German Shepherd dog breed and that these types can be separated into two classes; dogs which have physical qualities that show their intended purpose and dogs who by their physical characteristics reveal
Dog Diet With Vegetables
Although the primary component of most dog diets is protein from meat, vegetables can also play an important role in canine nutrition. Dogs can derive a lot of nutritional benefit from vegetables in their meals, but only when vegetables are combined with other important nutrients from protein and gr
My Dog is Having Puppies! Now What?
Most of us really do not know too much about a female dog having puppies and so I thought I would gather some information so that if you ever have to care for a pregnant female dog, you will have some knowledge of what to expect and do. A female dog comes into heat (or an average sized dog) about ev
Dog Internal Organ Systems
This article is about dog internal organ systems. You will come to know about the details of various organ systems of dogs.
Fascinating Facts About Chihuahua History
Chihuahua history is very fascinating and goes back hundreds of years. The Chihuahua got its name from the state of Chihuahua Mexico. It is thought by some to be the oldest breed of dog in North and South America. It might even date back to the pre-Columbian Mexico.
Pug Health Care - Some Chronic Health Diseases
Some of the really exotic as well as sophisticated dog breeds involve Pugs. These are really very cute and can easily attract you to stop and stare at them.
In Dog Training - Attention Is Everything
Attention is the key to perfect loose leash walking, instant response to commands, and a reliable come when called. If your dog looks at you eagerly when you say his name and will choose you when he is distracted, you hold the key to an obedient dog.
Important Tips in Taking Care of Hypoallergenic Dogs
There are dogs that can cause allergic reactions to some people. If you are prone to allergies, you better choose breeds that are hypoallergenic to lessen the risk of acquiring allergies from dogs. Depending on the kind of allergy, you can choose to have dogs with long or short hair or even hairless
Christmas With Your Dog
Is it time to buy a Christmas gift for your dog, but you're not sure what to get? If so, we have a bunch of suggestions to help your dog celebrate the holidays in style. After all, he is a part of the family too!