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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...
Tips for Pet Digital Photography Dilemmas (29 Apr 2007) Tips for Pet Digital Photography Dilemmas Pets are a member of the family, so it's natural to include them in all sorts of family activities, even family portraits. As with any family member, it can be frustrating after capturing what you perceived t...
The Most Privileged Pets (29 Apr 2007) While most people are content treating their pets to the occasional plate of "people food" on special occasions, or perhaps going so far as to give Fido his own Christmas stocking full of doggie treats, some pets are pampered more than many people pamper ...
Hero Pets (28 Apr 2007) The storybooks abound with tales of heroic pets, and the amazing deeds they performed to save their masters from danger, or protect innocent children from harm. The classic TV series Lassie featured the classic "heroic" family dog, seemingly saving disast...
Fleas: Unwelcome Guests For Your Pets (28 Apr 2007) Our pets can bring many great things into our lives: fun, loyalty, affection, companionship and much more. Unfortunately, one other thing they can bring in with them is the less pleasant companion of fleas. No matter how well you care for your pet and how...
The Number 1 Dog Tip For Training (28 Apr 2007) Here it is - the number 1 dog tip for training is for you to have the right attitude. Now before you stop reading, consider that all dog training begins with you. If you do not have the right attitude, your dog training is going to be a bust from the star...
Choosing Your Dog's Name (27 Apr 2007) Because dog confusion is a major obstacle to training success, what you name your dog and how you use that name can determine your success in his training and behavior. Dogs are vocal, not verbal. How words sound is important to them, so con...
Make Your Dog Roll in Ecstacy By Rubbing It's Belly (27 Apr 2007) Where is the place on a dog where you can rub and it will curl up in ecstasy? The belly, of course! Dogs adored being rubbed on the tummies, and they can even be put to sleep that way. I have personally put my Chihuahuas to sleep by rubbing their bellies ...
Ordering Pet Diabetic Supplies online has never been easier (27 Apr 2007) Someone that owns a pet with diabetes can get that pet diabetic supplies from online sellers. All pet owners care deeply for their pets and health is a major priority. Managing a pets illness is not a reason to go broke, above all diabetes, since sellers...
Free 6 Day Mini Course on Aggressive Dog Behavior (26 Apr 2007) Lets face it, most of us that get a puppy have no clue on how to train that puppy to grow up to be a good, obedient dog. We get a puppy that's all cute and cuddly then suddenly they are a big dog that runs from us and jumps and barks at anything and e...
Train Your Pet And You Will Enjoy Your Pet (26 Apr 2007) Pet owners are very loyal to their pets and there is nothing a pet owner will do to make sure their pet lives long and is healthy. Instead of buying a more than one puppy it is better to purchase a single puppy this way the puppy will have a better chance...
First Steps in Dog Training - Praise and Correction (26 Apr 2007) If you are reading this article, you are either living with, or thinking of living with, an unruly dog or puppy. You can't properly live with a dog unless you give it some basic training. An untrained dog is a recipe for disaster. And you can't blame t...
