Are you in the market for a dog trainer? Do you want your dog to learn from a top notch certified dog trainer? You may have dreams of seeing your dog in professional dog competitions and shows. Therefore, you need to have your dog trained by a certified dog trainer to ensure the best results. [...]
Does your dog mind taking tablets?
I don’t know why it is, but medicines for both humans and our pets usually taste bitter or otherwise revolting. And dogs are notoriously suspicious when it comes to being asked to take tablets of any description. Remember, your dog has an acute sense of smell! It’s difficult indeed [...]
Dogs are believed to be descendants of wild wolves. They were the first wild animal to be tamed. Ancient man probably brought home cub wolves to raise as pets. The pet wolves were also useful in driving away bears and other wild animals. One of the oldest known breed of dogs is the Salukis, which [...]
Buying a new pet, especially a dog can be very exciting. It is worth considering your lifestyle choices and those who live with you before choosing a dog breed. Choosing any family pet may depend on several factors which must be taken into account. Perhaps the most important question is: are you prepared to take [...]
Although your dog may not dread the family dynamics of Thanksgiving dinner or pout if you get him the wrong flavor chew toy, the approaching holiday season can cause stress for your dog. A different schedule than usual, travel or separation from you, too little attention, or even too much from Aunt Helen can all [...]
The Cairn terrier hails from Scotland, as do its close and outstanding relatives, the Scottish terrier and the West Highland terrier. Much like another cousin, the Welsh terrier, the Cairn is probably an underappreciated breed in the United States, while it remains wildly popular in the old country. But its relative dark horse status is [...]
First and foremost, always pick a name that the pet can easily recognize. Animals usually respond better to names comprising of no more than two syllables. The name you choose says as much about you as it does about your pet; don’t burden your new puppy (and yourself ultimately), with what I call “clever” names. [...]
Large dogs and extra large dogs require more thought and planning when owners purchase a permanent dog bed. Even though large dogs can be just as lovable as their smaller canine counterparts, they require a more complex sleeping situation than small dogs. It’s obvious that a large dog requires a large dog bed, and that [...]
What happens if your well trained, and usually well behaved, family dog forgets himself, runs into the road, gets hit by a car and loses a leg? Or, your mild mannered cat is involved in a fight with the local bullying Tom and loses an eye?
Does this mean that the quality of life for [...]
Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role:if one of my friends. to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should definitely bring about a Tossain. How about [...]
Bailey is a three year old Bull Terrier, and she’s the love of Maruchy Perez’s life.
Maruchy is a singer, and the summer that Bailey was born she was working for one of the Disney ships out of Port Canaveral (half her luck - sounds like a great lifestyle!).
Maruchy had researched the the breed [...]
Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least once a year, and at least once every six months if in contact with children. Dogs showing any signs of infection should be wormed immediately and all [...]
The purpose of this article is not a how-to on correcting the behavior of an aggressive dog. That task is better left to dog trainers, veterinarians, and dog behaviorists. This article identifies seven basic types of dog aggression, however, and offers suggestions on how to communicate better with an aggressive dog to prevent injury from [...]
Giving your dog a bath is important, but not as critical as most people seem to believe. If your dog is healthy, he really doesn’t need to be bathed more that once every few months, but most of us put them in the tub or under the hose more often to get rid of that [...]
You must teach your dog to never bite people. Even though puppies playfully nip and most bites are not aggressive in nature, a dog must learn to never bite. This is to protect people (especially children), but also to protect you and your dog from legal problems.
Here are some tips to train your dog to [...]
Training your dog to lay down on command is one of the first basic commands to teach your dog. Your dog should already be trained to sit at command before trying to teach this one.
Here are some tips to teach your dog to lay down:
How To Train Your Dog To Lay Down
Give your dog the [...]
The Stay command is one of the first basic commands to teach your dog.
Puppy should already have learned how to sit and how to lay down on command before trying to teach him to stay.
Here are a few tips to train your dog to stay:
How To Train Your Dog To Stay
Command puppy to sit
Once puppy [...]
Training your dog to sit is one of the first commands to teach and one that you’ll want to teach him right away.
Here are some tips to training puppy to sit:
How To Train Your Dog To Sit
Use the same command “Sit” when teaching your dog to sit
Each time puppy sits down himself, even when not [...]
Crate training your puppy right from the start is an important step to good puppy training.
Puppy’s love their own space, and by providing a crate for him - you’ll be giving your pup a safe, secure place that he can call his own.
If you won’t be home full time with your puppy, crate training is [...]
Potty training your puppy is going to be a test of patience for you. But the quicker you start and the more time, patience and PRAISE you give to your puppy - the quicker your pup will learn to be potty trained.
Here are some tips to potty training puppy:
How To Potty Train A Dog
Watch puppy [...]
Every dog needs a good amount of exercise on a daily basis. It helps regulate their appetite, control weight, and is vital to their mental health. Left to her own devices, your dog will probably find ways to give her mind, body and teeth a workout, but you might not be happy with the results. [...]
If your dog is badly hurt in your home or while out and about with you, you should know how to administer first aid until you can reach a veterinarian. A first aid kit tailored to your dog’s needs can truly be a lifesaver. If you you’re your dog on frequent outings far from home, [...]
The sooner you introduce your puppy to a grooming routine, the better it will be over time. Things like teeth brushing and nail clipping can become a tricky feat to accomplish if you attempt to start these grooming tasks when the puppy is older. They may fuss and twist and pull away at first, but [...]
If you are considering adding a dog to your family, why not adopt your new best friend from an animal shelter or humane society (check your local yellow pages or the links below). You will not only help save the life of a homeless animal, you will also be rewarded with a loving and loyal [...]
Free dog tags usually come in the standard, basic materials, such as stainless steel, brass, anodized aluminum, or plastic.
If you’ve ever tried to do a web search for free dog tags, you know what a pain it can be. Websites claim to offer free dog tags, but in fact you have to buy something first. [...]