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The Keys To Understanding Your Dog (22 Apr 2007) You do not have to look very far to determine that the old saying about a dog being a man's (or woman's) best friend is right on. Dogs provide a great companion and they only want your attention in return. Some dogs require a bit more attention than oth...
Safety Tips When Hiking With Your Dog (22 Apr 2007) Dogs are man's best friend, and most of us will want to achieve the status of being our dog's best friend as well. How do you do that? Simply take him out for walks, or exciting adventures such as hiking. Dogs love to roam around freely, and being abl...
How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight (21 Apr 2007) Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs ...
Free Dog Training Tips: Three Basic Things You Must Know (21 Apr 2007) "Why doesn't my dog sit when I tell him to?" "How can I get my dog to come to me when I call him?" "Will I ever get my dog to go on the paper?" If any of these questions sound familiar to you, then you need to commit a little time to some...
Do our pets go to heaven and do they have a soul? (21 Apr 2007) Biblical proof that our pets go to heaven and that they have a soul. Our pets are a wonderful gift from our Father. Animals are a big part of God's creation and they all have their own special job and purpose in His plan. I believe dogs and other p...
Pet Insurance, more important than you think? (20 Apr 2007) Recent research undertaken by Halifax has found that people in the UK have spent over £2.6 billion on Cats and Dogs in the last 5 years. Consider the average costs you encounter whilst owning a pet. Firstly there's the initial outlay to acquire the...
Cheap Cat Toys Your Cat Will Love To Play (20 Apr 2007) Owning a cat does not just mean taking care of it and feeding it; it also means that you should get it some toys so that it can enjoy itself. Having toys is necessary for a cat, for if it has nothing to focus its attention on when it feels the need to bit...
Learn How You Can Train Your Dog to Round Up The Dirty Laundry (20 Apr 2007) Here's a real neat trick: Train your dog to pick up your dirty laundry!! This is not a joke, I have actually done it with my dogs, and I call it the ?laundry pickup trick'. After your dog is well trained to react to the command ?pick up the laundr...
Electronic Dog Fence - the Pros and Cons (19 Apr 2007) An electronic dog fence is not necessarily a panacea for the problem of the wandering dog or a substitute for teaching your dog to come on command and other training, but if used correctly it can be the right tool for reinforcing and reminding a dog where...
Basic Dog Obedience Training Command. (19 Apr 2007) I cannot emphasize more the magnitude of obedience training for your dog. Besides it is very substantial to the well being of your dog and your own delight in having a dog. Dog owners would undeniably enjoy more sharing a house, a car or even spendi...
How To Prevent Your Dog from Scent Marking Its Territory (19 Apr 2007) It is the most natural thing on earth for a dog to want to mark its territory, and to them, it is their way of saying to the world, "Hello, I was here, smell the scent that belongs to me!" As normal as this behavior is to all dogs, it may be hard t...
What You DON'T Know About Dog Food Can Kill Your Dog! (18 Apr 2007) The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been thinking you need to know more about what's in the food your dog is eating, here's your opportunity. Und...
What You need to know about Pat Health Care Insurance (18 Apr 2007) What You Need To Know About Pet Health Care Insurance Before you purchase a pet health care insurance plan for your pet, check the list of the companies approved veterinarians to see if your veterinarian will accept the companies check. Ask your lo...
Dog Psychology - The Key to Successful Dog Training (18 Apr 2007) Understanding dog psychology and behavior is the key to successful dog training and therefore developing the best possible relationship with your dog. For thousands of years there has been a mutually satisfying relationship between humans and their can...
Designer Dog Collar Shows Owner's Love For Pet (17 Apr 2007) Nothing says love to a pet canine like a designer dog collar and there are enough designers to fulfill that need for every size and color desired by the pet's owner. They can even be embellished with gemstones or personalized with the animal's name an...
Adopting an Older Dog (17 Apr 2007) Making the decision to share your home with a canine is one step towards a rewarding experience. Why not take the next big step and adopt an older large breed dog. There are many beautiful large breed older dogs that are just waiting for someone to invi...
Training Your Dog To Eliminate Outside (17 Apr 2007) Are you stuck at a point where you do not know how to proceed with housetraining your dog? Are you desperate to stop those accidents on your precious rug? Are you spending too much on room fresheners? Smelly poops, carpet stains, unwelcome surprises an...
Luxury Dog Beds for the Couture Canine (16 Apr 2007) Pampering your beloved canine has never been easier. Due to the significant increase in more owners wanting to pamper their dog, there have been products created just for that purpose. The big trend now is to get your dog a fancy dog bed. I think that ...
Find a Dog Trainer with the Right Attitude and Skills (16 Apr 2007) As many and varied are the books, courses, and programs on dog training, so are the concepts and approaches used by different dog trainers. There are however basic attitudes and skills that you should look for when trying to find a dog trainer that are u...
Dealing with your hyperactive dog (16 Apr 2007) About six years ago we brought home an adorable, sleepy, five-week old puppy. We knew it was too early for her to leave her mother, but the dam had stopped feeding the pups and walked away. She was done with them, so the humans took over. At that tende...
