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General First Aid For Your Dog (25 Oct 2006) Like young children, puppies are accident prone, some more than others, males ore than females. As they become bolder and more explorative, adolescent dogs get into all kinds of scrapes. By the time ...
How To Stop A Dog From Chewing (24 Oct 2006) Constant chewing is one of the problems faced by many dog owners around the world. Chewing is a normal and healthy activity of every dog. Dogs chew because of the following reasons: (a) The dog is trying to sooth sore teething gums. (b) The dog is b.......
Non-Sporting Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs of This Group (24 Oct 2006) The Non-Sporting Group includes dog breeds that don't seem to fit well in any other group. The name doesn't really fit the group and they would better named "Specialty Dogs" as the group includes some of the most interesting and exotic breeds. The breeds .......
Sporting Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs In This Group (24 Oct 2006) The Sporting Group includes pointers, setters, retrievers and many spaniels. This group of fairly active dogs is composed of a wide variety of breeds, which were developed to aid hunters by finding, ...
Hound Dog Breeds:The Top Ten Dogs In This Group (23 Oct 2006) The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell. Sighthounds include the fast and ...
Two Ways to Nip Dog Biting in the Bud (23 Oct 2006) When raising a puppy, there is a fine line between a dog bite and puppy love. Adult dogs will bite for a numbers of reasons, including fear, defensiveness, and aggression. But puppies have yet to develop many of the behaviors (such as possessiveness, terr.......
Choosing Pets That Match Your Lifestyle (23 Oct 2006) Many would-be pet owners select animal companions purely on the basis of what they find "cute", or how they think that animal will reflect on their own image. These motivactions can lead to irresponsible choices and ownership. Far more import.......
Top Ways to Improve Your Dog's Coat (20 Oct 2006) Gone are the days when dogs were simply bathed in a tub in the backyard with a bar of hand soap. Now there are shampoos, conditioners and coat care products designed to help your dog have a healthy, ...
Your Guide To Housebreaking A Puppy (20 Oct 2006) A puppy is a young animal that is only just beginning to have control over the sphincter muscles that control his functions. This control is weak, and has been building up largely due to the fact of ...
Working Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs Of This Group (20 Oct 2006) The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Most of...
Dog Training Collar Basics (19 Oct 2006) Dog training collars can be really helpful for many dog owners. There are various different styles to choose from and they are all there to help you to control your dog. The Main Features of a Dog T...
How Long Will My Cat Live? (19 Oct 2006) The answer to that depends upon several factors. The care that you give your cat, the quality of the food that your cat eats the kind of lifestyle that your cat lives. All these things play their pa...
Essential Dog Accessories Shopping Tips (19 Oct 2006) We accessorize many things. Cellphones, computers, homes, cars and PDAs are just some of the things that can be accessorized. Some people use accessories to emphasize the beauty of a thing; others use accessories to make things easier to use; still others.......
Advantages and Factors in Choosing a Dog Kennel (18 Oct 2006) One clear advantage in choosing a dog kennel to board your pet at whilst you are on holiday is that the staff are trained to find signs of illness that friends and neighbors are not. Some signs of illness are quite difficult to spot to the untrained eye. .......
Rising Pet Theft crime wave and VPI Pet Insurance Cover (18 Oct 2006) How would you feel if you looked into your yard or garden one day or called your pet name one morning, to not then see your loveable, companion pet friend come leaping towards you. Panic then hits home, you think to yourself, i hope they have not run a.......
Picking the Right Dog Breed (18 Oct 2006) There are several hundred dog breeds for you to choose from, so how do you choose? How can you manage to pick with dog breed is perfect for you and your family? You can start by narrowing down your choices by using our suggestions outlined below. First.......
Is Your Dog Overweight? (17 Oct 2006) Obesity is one of the most prevalent disease affecting dogs today. The frequency of obesity has increased greatly in recent years, due primarily to overeating and lack of exercise. Dogs are not much ...
Your Dog's Dietary Requirements Will Vary With Age (17 Oct 2006) Dogs need different diets at different ages. Yes. This is true. For example, the puppy needs milk as the major food item while an adult dog may need beef or chicken in addition to the boiled egg and ...
Dog Names: Choosing The Right One, The First Time (17 Oct 2006) After searching long and hard, you've finally found the perfect dog. So what's next?… Finding the perfect dog name of course! Considering that over the course of your puppies lifetime his name will ...
Dog Names: Finding Unique, Cool, And Funny Names For Your Dog (15 Oct 2006) Congratulations! After searching long and hard at the shelters, thru the newspaper and even enlisting friends and family in your search, you've found the right dog! So what's next? Giving him/her a p...
