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Five phases of Search and Rescue Dog Training (06 Aug 2007) Dogs are not only great household pets; they are also excellent partners for security patrols as well as search and rescue operations. Their keen olfactory sense make them ideal agents for hunting prey, sniffing out the illegal substances, locating cadave...
Pet Beds For That Extra Large Dog (06 Aug 2007) My father, who is not extra large, had complained to me that one of the few problems he was encountering in old age was being stiff and sore in the morning. Once he said that it was easy to figure out what one of the problems might be. He had been sleep...
Dog Emergencies and Your Own Dog First Aid Kit (06 Aug 2007) Do you know just how important it is to know dog first aid skills? This is a very important part of owning a dog. Just as with humans, knowing what to do in the event of an emergency may mean the difference between life and death for your dog. Dog emergen...
Adopting A Dog - Dogs That Deserve A Second Chance (05 Aug 2007) While adopting a dog is not difficult, there are many things to think about before one starts the process of bringing a new dog home. It's in people's nature to try and help out by adopting a dog and giving dogs the love and affection they deserve. Dogs f...
How To Train Your Puppy Not To Bite (05 Aug 2007) Bringing a puppy home for the first time is an exciting time and an exciting feeling, isn't it? The puppy that you hold in your hands will give you and your family much joy in the coming years. But at the beginning, it won't be easy because of the bad hab...
So You've Decided To Get a Pet Rat (05 Aug 2007) So you've decided to get a pet rat. There are many things you will need to decide on to prepare for your new pet. We'll go over each of these items in this article. The first decision you have to make is whether you want a male or female. There are a n...
How to Make Your Own Dog Food and Have A Healthy Dog For Sure (04 Aug 2007) One of the keys to keeping a happy and healthy dog is to provide it with good healthy food and the more natural the better. This has become even more relevant in recent months as we have found out that some manufactured dog foods can even contain such sub...
Flea and Ticks - How to Make Sure Your Pet is Free of These Pesky Pests (04 Aug 2007) While many pet owners think that fleas and ticks are just a part of owning a dog or a cat, that isn't necessarily the truth. You can make sure your pet stays healthy and pest free by taking just a few simple precautions along the way. Fleas and ticks aren...
Keeping the Coat Healthy on Your Dog (04 Aug 2007) When you see a dog on the street, the first thing you notice is how healthy it looks. Before you can even tell what the demeanor of the dog is like, it's their coat that gets your attention first and foremost. And while it might seem like a superficial de...
Treating Your Dog Allergy Problems - What You Can Do (03 Aug 2007) If you've ever had a dog allergy problem, you already know how troublesome this can be. But if you're new to owning a dog, you might not ever know what to expect or how to handle it once you recognize there is a problem. However, if you own a dog for any ...
Self Defense-Dog Attack Prevention (03 Aug 2007) For millions of Americans who walk, run, jog, or cycle in public parks, city streets, or rural neighborhoods the threat from a dog or a pack of dogs attacking is a daily reality. I see more and more anecdotal evidence as I make the rounds in the heartland...
How to Start Off On the Right 'Paw' With Your New Puppy (03 Aug 2007) So the big day has arrived! You're bringing home your first puppy. It sure is an exciting time, but it can be scary too. Especially if it is your first kick at the k9 can. I remember each time I've experienced puppy's first day, just like it was yesterday...
How To Select The Right Bird As Your Pet (02 Aug 2007) People have owned pet birds since time immemorial. And bird owners have usually shared their pet-owning experience so as to benefit others toying with the same idea. Many pet owners across the world have a common belief, "when choosing a bird, pick a ...
Have You Chosen The Perfect Dog Mat Yet? (02 Aug 2007) When you have a dog, it is often a great idea to purchase a dog mat of some kind. Through no fault of their own, dogs are usually fairly messy creatures and without a dog mat, you could find that your home and your car become messy fairly quickly. Choo...
Canine Hip Dysplasia - The Free Dog Owner's Special e-Edition (02 Aug 2007) Ask any veterinarian what is the hardest and most frustrating dog disease there is and most of them are certain to answer, "canine hip dysplasia." Canine hip dysplasia or CHD is a condition wherein the dog's thigh bone does not properly fit into the hip s...
The 3 Types of Dog Trainers (01 Aug 2007) There are three basic types of dog trainers. I learned about these three types by reading about a dog trainer named Ed Frawley. He's got a book call "Philosophy on Dog Training". After reading his book, I started watching other people interact wi...
Pet Insurance why Bother? (01 Aug 2007) Pet Insurance Why Bother? I recently read a piece of advice to pet owners that really annoyed me, basically the author suggested that pet insurance was a waste of money and pet owners would be better off putting the money in a savings account to cover ...
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Pet Bed (01 Aug 2007) Before you buy your dog a new bed, you should know about all the features, styles and types of beds available. A bed is one of the most important purchases you will ever make for your pet, so you should take some time to research your options to ensure th...
Replace Your Dog's Bed with a High-Quality Bed that will Last (30 Jul 2007) Like many dog owners, you understand the importance of a great dog bed. You also may have been replacing your pet's bed every year or so as it gets worn out, dirty, and looses support. This can get to be expensive and burdensome, not to mention annoyin...
Advantages of a Designer Dog Bed (30 Jul 2007) When shopping for a dog bed, there are many factors to take into consideration. What style of bed, how large or small, what type of material, special features, etc. These are all important factors that will affect how well the bed will suit your dog. But ...
