Dog Lover Habits ? A Quick Test To Determine Your Crazy Quotient
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Do you find yourself among that rare breed of dog lover that your friends think have gone just too far in your love for your dogs? Read on and see if any of these dog lover traits sound all too familiar.You circle the parking lot over and over trying to find that perfect spot for your pooch. You know the one I mean ? not too close to the construction or traffic, in lots of shade on a warm day, and by all means in plain view of the door so that he or she can see all the comings and goings. We wou...
Vetiquette
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 9:52 pm
This week my dog Kiera had to go to the vet. Ill spare you the gory details, but I can assure you, there was no doubt in my mind that something was not right with my normally perfect girl.While I was at the Vet I struck up a conversation with the team there about some of the things they wish people would remember when they bring their pets in for care. As we talked I realized that theres some great information here especially since we shared a few giggles and a few gasps about some pretty rud...
Finding Your New Dog
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 6:00 pm
You have researched dog breeds and know what kind of dog you want. Now, how do you go about finding your dog?Please do not buy your dog in a pet store. This is asking for trouble, both with health problems and psychological problems. Pet stores are notorious for getting their puppies from puppy mills, which just churn out puppies with no regard to their health or psychological well-being.I would suggest these as the best three ways to find a dog:1) Get your dog from a reputable breeder. If you ...
Trailering Your Horses Safely!
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Theres a horse show across the state in a few weeks, and youre planning on being there with your horses. However, its been awhile since you last pulled a horse trailer, and youre a little concerned about your trailering skills. After all, you want to arrive at your destination safely, with the horses as calm and relaxed as possible.Guiding a loaded horse trailer down a country road or highway requires practical experience and know-how. Theres very little room for error. What do you do to ens...
Supplements And Pets: Omega3 Fatty Acids Acids And Milk Thistle
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Fatty acids, especially oils from coldwater fish, have been recommended in people for lowering triglycerides, reducing secondary cardiovascular disease (and probably primary disease,) decreasing heart arrhythmias, decreasing blood pressure, and improving rheumatoid arthritis. They are also possibly helpful in preventing stroke and treating cancer, allergies, and mild depression. Since fish oil taken for many months can lower vitamin E, most products contain added vitamin E.In pets, fish oil may...
Trailering Your Horses Safely!
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Theres a horse show across the state in a few weeks, and youre planning on being there with your horses. However, its been awhile since you last pulled a horse trailer, and youre a little concerned about your trailering skills. After all, you want to arrive at your destination safely, with the horses as calm and relaxed as possible.Guiding a loaded horse trailer down a country road or highway requires practical experience and know-how. Theres very little room for error. What do you do to ens...
Barking Problems
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 10:00 am
It is no secret that dogs like to bark, but sometimes it becomes so much that it can hurt relationships with neighbors. This can lead to serious issues such as fines or even lawsuits. Knowing the cause of the excessive barking can go along way to helping solve the problem. Some common causes include:1)Separation Anxiety2)Territorial Issues3)Lack of ActivitySeparation anxiety is a major cause of distress for dogs and can lead to such unwanted behaviors such as excessive barking or possibly eve...
Possesion Aggression Object Guarding
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 9:52 am
Canine Possession AggressionCanine Possession Aggression........object guarding, this is the act of aggressively protecting objects such as toys, pigs ears, rawhide chews, bones, or articles that the dog has found or stolen, such as socks shoes underwear tissues and human food.The ears going back will be part of typical body language relating to this behaviour. The dog then will go into a crouch over the object, displaying a whale eye, that is the head turned away but the eyes are swivelled ba...
Dog Training The Name Game
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 6:00 am
Of all the things you can teach your dog, this first exercise will probably be the most appreciated and most used. We like to call this the ?Name Game? and as the title suggests, this exercise is designed for your dog to learn his name!This lesson can be done on-leash or off-leash, any time and anywhere. However, you should start off in a quiet, controlled environment until your dog responds well to this exercise. We have found that the best way to train your dog is short frequent training sess...
Westie Dogs Please Consider Adopting An Older West Highland Terrier
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 5:52 am
Everybody loves a baby animal and Westie puppies are adorable, but new dog purchasers often do not realize the commitment they are making when they bring a puppy home. For those want the companionship of Westies dogs, but do not have the knowledge or patience to endure the training process, rescuing an older Westie dog may be the right alternative.When considering an older West highland terrier dog, the first thing that many people think is that they would be getting a dog with problems, either ...
