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Consider All Factors: Choosing the Family Dog (20 May 2006) There are generally three ways to select the family dog: -Many people select the family dog based on their experiences with dogs from their past. They may have a fond memory of a dog once owned by someone they knew or of a family dog owned by their fam.......
Dog Training - Where to Begin? (19 May 2006) Are you confused with the many theories on the best way of training your dog? There are many methods and techniques that will accomplish your goal, but I prefer to stick with the tried and true methods of achieving a well-disciplined dog. Dog t.......
Evaluating Dog Breeders (19 May 2006) Before you can determine whether or not a particular dog will be of value to you there are two basic items that must be addressed. One, you must know the breed of dog you want. Are you after a German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain dog, Newfoundland, Yorksh.......
Tips For Training Your Cat (19 May 2006) You can't train a cat, like you can a dog. If you try to, you'll probably cause behavioural problems later on. But you can teach it not to perform bad habits. But most times the owner will have to change to fit in with the cat. Every one in your house,.......
Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice (18 May 2006) When giving commands to a dog, a calm, firm, authoritative voice is most effective. Dogs do not respond well to hesitant, pleading voices, nor to yelling, which might sound to the dog like threatening barking or scolding. It is also important that the wor.......
The Basics of Training Your Dog (18 May 2006) Canine training is the same as for all animals, you communicate to your dog what you want him to do; when the dog has performed as desired, you reward him. You immediately repeat the exercise a few times and review it frequently until the dog's response t.......
Online Pets Supply Tips And Considerations For Our Kids, I Mean Our Pets Of Course (18 May 2006) Most of us love to fill our homes with pets. In no time they become just like a member of the family and your home turns out to be their home too. Your pet is just like a baby who needs to be cleaned, fed, and looked after. But do you know what food and o.......
Like a Member of the Family: Dealing with Pet Loss (17 May 2006) Pets can become more than just a familiar animal around the house, they can become like another member of the family. For an adult the loss of a pet may be just part of the process, as emotional as it still remains. Still, there are other members of the.......
Dog Training 101. Or Should That Be Owner Training 101...? (17 May 2006) We've always had dogs around ever since I was a kid, and even when our family was "between dogs" I adopted next door's Boxer dog as my own. Despite this, as a family we didn't have a clue how to correctly train a dog - as long as it didn't mess on th.......
Dogs Rule - House Training Your New Puppy (17 May 2006) House training is the first thing your new puppy must learn. The toileting process a puppy learns in the first few months as a member of your household will last a lifetime so it's important to do it right the first time. House training issues are the .......
Tips For Awesome Looking Pet Portraits (16 May 2006) We love our pets. They do such cute, adorable, and funny things. They are more often than not, an integral part of our family. As such, you probably want to capture your beloved friend with great pet pictures. What if, when you go to take those perfect pe.......
Choosing The Best Pets For Kids (16 May 2006) "Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I'll take care of it and look after it and everything" Just what do you say to your kids when they ask for a pet? It is perfectly true that growing up with a family pet can teach children responsibility and t.......
How Peanut became a good dog (16 May 2006) Sit Stay Fetch Customer Review I had a problem. An 8 year old son with a fatal attraction to an unruly 4 month old pup. Only two solutions came to mind. Break my sons heart, or train the dog. I voted for train the dog. Ha Ha. The laugh was on me. .......
Dog Origins: Where Do Dogs Come From? (15 May 2006) It's widely believed that dogs originated over 17,000 years ago; recent DNA testing and closer fossil examination is suggesting that dogs originated as far as 150,000 years ago. However the dating in relation to the Bible seems a little far fetched. We.......
The Pug - Little Dog in Charge (15 May 2006) Small and spunky, the pug dates back over 2000 years. Their story is rich in history and they have been favorite subjects for many painters. They weigh between 14-18 pounds and are 10 inches to 14 inches in height. They are known as Mops in Germany and.......
Dog Tricks: Understanding Your Dogs Capabilities Before You Teach Buddy New Tricks (15 May 2006) The performing of dog tricks, while not a necessary part of a dog's education, is an accomplishment that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog. All dogs can be taught tricks, but some breed.......
Dog Training - Resolving Problems (14 May 2006) Consistent dog training commands are essential. The best-behaved dog is one that has had an owner who knows what they are doing. Some behavior problems are due to the type of breed you are dealing with; however, most behavior problems can be overcome if y.......
Puppy Training - Housebreaking Your Puppy (14 May 2006) Who would of thought puppy training would be so taxing? It doesn't have to be difficult. With a few minor changes, you can easily housebreak your puppy. Puppy training begins with housebreaking. Purchase a crate that is the right size for your puppy. D.......
Dog Training Help - Why does my dog whine and bark excessively? (14 May 2006) Proactive owners are great at seeking out dog training help. When a problem arises, you should immediately respond. Just like with children, poor behavior is a sign of a more serious problem. Helping your dog through the training process requires you to b.......
Dog Training Help - How do I stop my dog from chewing things? (12 May 2006) Need dog training help? You have come to the right place. Chewing is perfectly normal behavior; however, when it gets out of control it can be devastating. With just a few helpful dog-training hints, you can break your dog of this poor behavior. Dog tr.......
