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Mountain Hiking With Your Dog (06 May 2007) If you are a nature lover and often go jungle trekking with your pet dog, you would have noticed dangers along the way that would have been harmful to your dog, as it may cause it injuries or even be threatening to its life. To ensure that you and your do...
Honoring My Old Dog Friends (05 May 2007) I was once a child of the 1960's, which was not a popular place in the world back in the day. I lived on a commune with about 10-20 people and 10-15 dogs, give or take, depending on the litter of puppies of any given season. A rabidly right wing nei...
Collar And Leash For an Effective Dog Training (05 May 2007) Leash Training is one of the most widespread training approach and the leash itself would probably is the most basic tool used in training your dog. These are some things you should consider into before going into leash training which will help you to ...
Cocker Spaniel - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (05 May 2007) The American Cocker Spaniel was bred from the English Cocker Spaniel and is smaller than its English cousin. A Cocker Spaniel will average about 14 ½ to 15 ½ inches in height and 15 to 40 pounds in weight and will live 12 to 15 years. Cocker Spaniels ha...
5 Ways Your Dog Senses The World Differently From You (04 May 2007) Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different ? an important distinction when you're trying to figure out j...
Having A Dog Comes With Responsibilities (04 May 2007) Having a Dog comes with many responsibilities. The most important reason for restrictions imposed on dogs by many countries and states in America is because of irresponsibility of dog owners. People get dogs for all the incorrect reasons which they reg...
Dangers to Be Aware Of When Going Hiking With Your Dog (04 May 2007) Forest Dangers: This is one of the favourite places that your dog love to explore, the deep forests and the natural woodlands is like heaven to him. There are so many things to uncover, countless of items to be discovered, and being able to indulge in its...
Why Your Puppy Nips - And 5 Ways To Get Him To Stop (03 May 2007) Here's a news flash ? puppies nip! Okay, I guess you already knew that. But here's the surprise ? you may actually be encouraging your puppy to nip. Let's talk about how to stop this behaviour before it grows up to be an adult-sized dog problem. ...
3 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Jumping (03 May 2007) One of the most frustrating, yet easily correctable dog behaviors, involves getting your dog to stop jumping on you, on your family, on guests, and on furniture. Once you understand why your dog or puppy is jumping you can make a few adjustments and st...
How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your Garden (03 May 2007) First, I need to figure out when he is digging. Since I know the dog and his lifestyle, I can rule out several factors such as boredom or puppyhood or gophers, etc... I noticed that every time he would start digging holes he was in the yard playing wit...
Your Dog May Be Suffering From Heat Exhaustion (02 May 2007) Any dog would love spending its time in the great outdoors, running along the sidewalks, playing in the pond or lounging in the park. Dogs prefer to hang around outside the house because that's where all the action is at and dogs love excitement! Beside...
Favorite Large Dog Breeds (02 May 2007) There are many people who love large dogs. That is obvious by the number of large dog breeds listed in the AKC top ten favorite dog breeds. The Top Ten list includes Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers, and Boxers. And since Poodl...
Dog Flea Bites - How to treat them: Part 1 (02 May 2007) Spots was playing with Tippy, our neighbor's dog happily in the backyard. It was dinner's time and Spot came running home. Something just doesn't seem right about Spot. She was scratching feverishly and could not stop through out the night. This ...
Health Care for Dogs (01 May 2007) When it comes to dog health care a person may find they are spending a fortune. A health care plan may be the best answer for a dog that often ends up at the vets. For any owner, dog health care is probably at the top of the list of concerns when it c...
4 Simple Steps to Find Unique Dog Beds at Rock Bottom Prices (01 May 2007) In the good olden days, it was a common sight to see dogs sleeping in a laundry basket with a self-made entrance at both sides of the basket plus a soft, washable cushion in it. Though the laundry basket did not look great, it at least possessed a useful ...
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...
Designer Dog Beds Review - What To Expect From These Brands (30 Apr 2007) In the past, dog beds are not popular or in demand. The family dog would be considered quite fortunate for having his dog bed made of rags and towels, not even to mention about having his own cushion and basket to sleep in. Along with the evolution of tim...
Pet Insurance For Pampered Pets (30 Apr 2007) Most pet owners like to spoil their animals a little, whether by giving them tasty treats to eat in addition to the food they need to keep them in good health, or by providing them with expensive toys to keep boredom at bay. The amount of money spent on o...
Update on the Pet Food Recall - Rice Protein Problems (30 Apr 2007) As you know, the pet food industry has seen better days as a recall was recently issued for contaminated pet food that was lead to pet deaths. Here is an update on the situation. The pet food industry is one of those business niches that fall into one...
Households with Pets: Bringing Home Baby (29 Apr 2007) Bringing a new baby into a home with pets can be a challenge, especially when the pets are accustomed to being the center of attention. Much like a human child, a dog or cat can become jealous of a new addition to the family and try to compete for your af...
