Dog Flu What You Need To Know
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Posted March 14th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of information in the news about dog flu or as it is otherwise known, canine flu. More recently, a new bird flu or avian flu has emerged that has been spreading to humans too. With all this going on, it?s enough to make you want to lock the doors, keep your dog safely hidden away and wait for it all to pass!The good news is, you and your dog don?t have to go into hiding to avoid catching anything. A few simple precautions will keep you safe and allow...
Detail The Dog
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Posted March 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Now that you have decided that a dog should definitely occupy space in your future, there is some preparation that needs to be done. Too often dog owners don't check out the details, and make irresponsible choices by selecting a dog that is totally wrong for them. Consequently a time that should be happy and joyful ends up being a sad and stressful experience for the owner, as well as the dog. As a result of these incorrect choices man of these dogs often end up in a shelter for simply doing ...
Canine Diabetes Does Your Dog Have It?
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Posted March 2nd, 2010 at 5:00 am
Canine Diabetes: A Serious Dog Disease That is Completely ManageableCanine diabetes is a serious disease that causes there to be too much glucose in the blood. If your pet has any of the signs, a dog health exam will help you find out with certainty. Canine diabetes symptoms usually include the following:- drinking excessive amounts of water - frequent urination - weight gain (or weight loss in some cases) - increased lethargy during the dayA simple blood test can tell the vet if the glucose co...
Crate Training Is A Kindness
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Posted February 24th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
All training starts with taking advantage of your dog?s natural inclinations to reinforce the behavior you want. The only place your dog will not, by nature, mess, is its sleeping place. Crate training works with your dog?s instinct - he never has the opportunity to be ?bad.?Crate training is fairly intense for you. The rule is: if you are not actively paying attention to your dog, your dog is in the crate. Period. Even if you?re in the same room. If you?re not watching your puppy, it?s in the c...
Introducing A Crate To A Dog
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Posted February 20th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Dogs have a natural liking for enclosed sleeping places - think of how often your dog chooses to sleep under the table, against a wall or behind the settee! In the wild your dog would seek out a cosy safe den to sleep and rest up, that is all a crate is. Although their resemblance to cages or prison puts many people off. If they are properly used and introduced, they can be a helpful aid to training and toileting and a comfort and a bolthole when the dog is feeling stressed.Once your dog is happ...
How To Train Your Puppy To Accept ?Being Alone?
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Posted February 19th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
A common problem that occurs between dogs and owners comes from how the pet reacts to being left alone. In this type of situation, we have to keep in mind that our puppy is a pack animal. He was not built to be on his own. The whole point of living in pack is to be able to live as a group and work together, play together, hunt together, and raise puppies together. Every puppy was made from this same mold. Being alone does not come naturally to him.With proper care and training, we can help him a...
Golden Retriever Puppies
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Posted February 19th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
If I was asked to pick the cutest puppy breed on earth one of the first ones that I would have to choose would be golden retriever puppies. First of all the retrievers are possibly the most useful of all breeds of dog and the golden retriever puppies just seem to have all that the rest of the retrievers have and much more. When you look at a golden retriever puppy there is such a feeling of happiness and warmth that does not come with all breeds of dog. If you were to get a single or pair of ...
How To Turn A Dog Poster Into A Work Of Art!
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Posted February 16th, 2010 at 5:01 am
I know what you must be thinking. A dog poster? A work of art?When we think of the word, 'poster,' most of us imagine a garish, wrinkled picture with tattered corners and torn edges, scotch-taped to the back of teen-ager's bedroom door or a college student's dormitory wall. Certainly, not a Van Gogh by any definition!However, with all the great framing and laminating options available today, it is possible to turn your favorite dog or puppy print into a masterpiece that any dog lover would b...
A New Puppy May Not Be The Perfect Gift
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Posted December 18th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Are you ready for a new puppy? When deciding on a new puppy, there are more factors than how much is that doggie in the window. Puppies require commitment, patience, time and money. Each Christmas, doggie sales and adoptions soar! Even though your intentions are good, never surprise someone with a new puppy or dog unless you are positive they want one. Your gift not only brings cute unconditional love, but a commitment including training time and a good amount of money! Fido for Christmas sounds...
Dog Crate Buyer’s Guide How To Choose The Right Crate And Accessories
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Posted August 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Why use a crate:When used properly and not abused, crates are the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Dogs are den animals that will instinctively seek out a small, cozy place to rest for shelter and security. Crates act on a dog's instinct to keep its den clean and unsoiled. Keeping your dog in a crate teaches him to hold it until he can go in an appropriate place, which helps your puppy develop his bladder control. For older dogs, crates act as a bedroom where they can rel...
