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The Secrets of New Born Puppy Care (28 Oct 2007) Taking care of a puppy can be one of the most fulfilling and fun things to do. Like newborn babies, your new born puppy requires the same loving attention and care. And just like newborn babies, your new born puppy will require more sleep than adult dogs ...
The Secrets Of Potty Training For Your Puppy (30 Oct 2007) Many people who have brought a very young puppy to their homes know what great moments the family can cherish with such a toy-pet. But, in order for everything to be really perfect, you may need to learn a few things about potty training for your puppy. F...
The Simple Steps and Principles to Dog Crate Training Success (09 Jul 2007) There is more to the crate than meets the eye. It provides a safe haven for your puppy and frees up time for you to go about your daily chores without worrying for the security of your new pup. Those who are not aware of the usefulness of a crate will see...
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Little Dog with a Lot of Heart (08 Sep 2006) Copyright 2006 Carol Stack A family was at the local animal shelter to put a hold on a pug for the pug rescue when they met and fell in love with Bonnie, a brindle-colored Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The shelter's assistant told them that this littl.......
The Story Of My Amazing Dog Called Shandy (17 Feb 2006) This is the story of my dog called Shandy. He was my favourite pet and he was very lively, lots of fun and very obedient. His main passion in life was to be taken for a long walk, culminating with a big run out in his favourite park. I would try to tak.......
The test of training an aggressive dog (23 Nov 2007) When a dog resorts to aggressive behavior during training it's very difficult for the trainer to continue his/her job. Training an aggressive dog becomes both a challenge and a big responsibility on the part of the trainer. There are several reasons whi...
The Three Basics of Basic Dog Training (03 Sep 2007) First of all, believing that your dog can be trained is one of the biggest hurdles a dog owner will face. Once you have accepted this challenge then the basics of dog training can begin. Your new puppy, dog or older dog can be trained by either an obedien...
The Top 5 dog behaviour training tips (18 Jan 2007) Hello fellow dog trainers and people alike. Now, a lot of people have contacted me recently to ask me to cut down my detailed articles on dog training and to just give the main key points that they need to get going with dog behaviour training in a relati...
The Values of the "Conditioned Response Principle" in Dog Training (05 Mar 2006) One of the key principles of dog training is the principle of "conditioned response." The idea is that you can set up your dog's environment in such a way that it learns to abandon its destructive be...
The Various Pet Services That Will Come To You (18 Dec 2007) Don't have the time to take your pet to get necessary services? These days, it is no problem. The vendors will come to you. The home pet care field is a rapidly expanding industry that has answered a very pressing need in society. The modern life st...
The Wild Cat Jaguarundi (03 Dec 2007) Jaguarundi is an interesting feline. It is unlike any other cat in its appearance, resembling an otter, with its small head, short rounded ear, elongated body and tail supported by small legs. Rightly, it has often been called 'Otter cat'. It may weigh fr...
The Yorkshire Terrier Is A Little Dog With A Big Attitude (28 Oct 2006) Do you like a dog with attitude? Then a Yorkshire Terrier may just be the dog for you. Yorkies are sweet little dogs that love to cuddle, yet they think they are big and bad and will take on a German...
The Yorkshire Terrier, An Extremely Intellegent Dog (20 Oct 2007) The Yorkshire Terrier, (nicknamed Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. The long-haired terrier is known for its playful demeanor and distinctive blue and tan coat. Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing not more than 7 pounds. The Am...
Things to Consider For the Perfect Dog Bed (01 May 2007) A recent National Pet Owners Survey found that 39% of American household owns at least a dog and that there are in the region of 73 million owned dogs in the United States. Apart from cats, dogs are considered to be one of the most popular pets among Amer...
Things To Consider When Purchasing A Dog Bed (11 Nov 2007) We all want to pamper our loyal companions, and that's why the dog bed has become such a popular piece of "furniture" in so many households around the world. Once upon a time, the dog bed may have been nothing more than an old blanket thrown over in the c...
Things to Consider when Purchasing a Pet Stroller (07 Dec 2007) #1. Pet Stroller Capacity Pet stroller weight capacity is not an issue if you have a small dog or cat but if you want to stroll a large pet (greater than 25 lbs.) then this is something you need to consider. Not all pet strollers are designed to car...
Things to Know About a German Shepherd Dog (12 Mar 2006) A sound temperament is a must in a German Shepherd Dog (GSD). By sound, I mean a disposition where one minute you can let a protection trained GSD play alone with your 5-year old child, pull on its e...
Things You Absolutely Need To Do and Buy Before Your New Puppy Arrives (06 Jul 2007) The decision to bring a puppy home is just the first step towards a long commitment. The first and foremost thing to do is to get the house ready for the arrival of the new pup. Your house could be a danger zone for a puppy considering the curiosity of a ...
Ticks – A Very Serious Threat to Your Dogs Health (06 Jun 2006) Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and a sticky secretion to help hold itself to the host. The.......
Time-Tested Tips On Behavior Dog Training (23 Apr 2007) Having a well behaved, well mannered dog is a great joy and pleasure. While some dogs seem to "naturally" behave themselves and have a good disposition. Others need help. They need behavior dog training. Here are four time-tested tips for behavior dog...
