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Dog Species, Breeding, Training and Dog obedience (30 Sep 2006) Dog Species, Breeding, Training and Dog obedience The variety of dogs in shapes and sizes make dog the most diverse mammal species of all, numbering over 350 distinct types from the Chihuahua to the Great Dane. Basic dog obedience therefore seems to .......
Puppy Training and Leash Training (30 Sep 2006) For dog lovers, puppy training is the first responsibility that comes with acquiring a new puppy. Bringing a puppy home is a wonderful experience that comes with responsibilities, like bringing home a new born baby. Puppy training should begin as s.......
Jimbo the Jack Russell...The Dog with the 'Napoleon Complex' (28 Sep 2006) I didn't like Jimbo much when we first brought him home. At the time, we had an old Dauchsand named Frank that was so easy going, so easy to take care of. Frank needed no supervision. He just didn'...
Maintaining Your Dogs Teeth And Oral Health (28 Sep 2006) The most common oral condition suffered by dogs is periodontal disease. This disease affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Plaque is the usual cause of periodontal disease. It grad...
Parvovirus – A Very Realistic Threat To Your Dogs Health (28 Sep 2006) Parvovirus was first identified in 1977 and can infect dogs of all ages, but usually strikes young unvaccinated puppies under the age of 6 weeks. Most puppies acquire temporary parvo-destroying antib...
Dealing with a Jumping Dog, or "Jump up, jump up and get down!" (27 Sep 2006) Often it's ok for a dog to jump on its owner, but awkward and even harmful when he jumps up on others, such as other family members or friends. This can be confusing for the dog, but a well-trained d...
How To Build A Dog House (27 Sep 2006) Most of the population allow their dogs to live indoors and relax on the couch and sleep in their owner's bed. If you are interested in building a dog house for your dog then follow these simple tips...
Dog Training: "Hot Tips for the Bedroom" (27 Sep 2006) "Honey, you know I don't like it when you lick my ears." "Umm… It wasn't me. Wait, where's the dog?" Studies show that about half of the people who own dogs allow them on the bed. Most dog owners I...
Do Pet Stain Removers Work Or Are You Being Taken To The Cleaners (26 Sep 2006) Pet stains on carpet and other types of flooring can be nasty to get rid of and even nastier if you don't. How do I know? I sell pet stain remover but I always tell people the truth about the product...
8 Simple Visual Indicators Your Dog Is Fat (26 Sep 2006) Your dog is fat. OK, possibly not. But there's a very good chance he or she is, and you don't even know it. Statistics vary, but veterinarians report that as many as 25 - 44% of all dogs are overwe...
Training Your Dog Not To Chase People, Bicycles, Joggers, Etc. (26 Sep 2006) Dogs by nature are predatory animals, and all predatory animals share the motivation to chase fleeing objects. While this may be a natural instinct, it is not appropriate when those fleeing objects a...
Dog Kennels - What to Look For (25 Sep 2006) We all hate to leave our pets behind if we go on vacation or have to leave home for a few days. However, we can't always take them with us so if you don't have family or friends that are able to take...
Train Your Cat To Be Groomed (25 Sep 2006) Grooming for a cat should be done on a daily basis for proper care of your cat. In addition, with the proper care, your cat will stay healthy. Brushing, combing, clipping nails, and cleaning ears, a...
Why My Puppy Bites (25 Sep 2006) Many people try to find solutions to problems without even knowing what causes the problem. Dog owners are no different; they try to stop their puppies from biting without the knowledge of why the pu...
Purchasing A Dog Training Book (24 Sep 2006) My next door neighbor, a very cruel man, don't realize that when he goes to do his ten hour truck driving job and leaves his black Labrador closed in a four by six cage, that his dog keeps barking al...
How Can you Tell if Your Cat Really is a Maine Coon? (24 Sep 2006) The Maine Coon cat has been called "the king of the domestic cat world". The breed is visually stunning with its beautiful long ruff, bushy "raccoon like" tail and large tufty paws. The Maine Coon is...
Bad Behavior Or Bad Breath – Why Is Your Dog Chewing The Table Leg? (24 Sep 2006) I once knew a man who gave away his border collie because the dog chewed on his furniture while he was at work. The dog's second family discovered the pooch had bleeding gums and two rotten teeth. Th...
Is Your Dog’s Chewing a Sign of Vindictive Behavior? (23 Sep 2006) Have you ever returned home and found trash and paper from your garbage shredded and strewn across the floor, courtesy of your dog? Maddening, yes, but is your dog's destructive behavior a sign of sp...
Are Annual Vet Visits & Vaccinations for Your Dog Really Necessary? (23 Sep 2006) Some people feel that because their dog appears healthy that they can skip an annual checkup for their pet. However, an annual vet visit for your dog is an important part of his health maintenance. R...
How to Test Your Dog for Food Allergies (23 Sep 2006) Does your dog suffer from skin problems and/or scratch constantly? Does he have hot spots or recurring skin infections? He may suffer from dog food allergies. Food allergies can appear in dogs any ti...
