How to Get Your Dog Under Control
There are many different types of behavior originally seen as “cute.” A puppy may get away with such things as jumping up on a person. They may nip and nibble their way without serious repercussions – at least for the moment. This cute bundle of milky fur is allowed more lee way than it should. Suddenly, however, the puppy is a young dog. What to do with …
Newly Discovered Unsafe Foods For Dogs
Keeping your dog safe entails more than good training and protecting him from danger. You may not even know it but you could be risking your dog’s health by giving him the wrong foods to eat. Some dogs will eat anything, even if it is dangerous for them, so it is up to you to learn about the unsafe foods for dogs so you can keep them out of his reach.
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Why You and Your Dog should Consider Taking up Agility
The year was 1979 and the show was the Crufts – a dog show. The dogs raced over the obstacles that lay on the course with the guidance of their owners in a manner that wasn’t that far away from horse jumping. The sport was successful and is now entertained at dog shows the world over.
Before the competition starts, agility tests are given…
Giving Senior Dogs Proper Nutrition
Advances in veterinary care coupled with responsible pet ownership have resulted in longer lifespan for man’s best friend – the dog, of course. One of the most critical aspects of proper pet care is good nutrition that starts from the first day the puppy eats its first solid food to the day it enters its senior age until its death. The health of pet dogs in th…
Make Your Life Puppy Proof
Having a new puppy is a big commitment. You must meet all your dog’s needs. Giving your dog the right nutrition, the right exercise, keeping them safe under a roof.
Puppy safety requires you to puppy-proof your whole house. Dangers lurk indoors and outside. Look in every room, around the yard, and secure hazardous areas. Depending on the size of your home this can b…
How to Puppy-Proof Your Home in 24 Hours
If you’ve just gotten a new puppy, you’ll have to take steps to make your house as safe as possible for your new arrival. New puppies can be adept at getting into trouble, as they haven’t learned the rules of the house yet and their natural curiosity will often overpower their desires to avoid displeasing their owners.
Younger dogs are more likely tha…
You Can Check Books Out, Why Not Dogs?
Monty is a new addition to the Yale Law Library. He can be checked out, along with the books, in thirty-minute increments. In March of 2011, a test was ran with Monty to see what the students thought. Monty is a border collie-terrier mix, hypo-allergenic and eleven years old. As a certified therapy dog belonging to the library’s access librarian, Julian Aik…
Why Your Dog Isn’t Behaving
Every dog owner has had them. Or, at least, they have heard about these same difficulties.
It happens whenever a sweet, adorable bundle of fur grows up without learning the basics. Suddenly, this sweet creature is a destructive, mouthy, juvenile delinquent.
On the other hand, you could have just taken in a dog of dubious history. This is an older animal. It m…
House Training on the Go
When you’re driving a long distance, it’s a good idea to stop about every hour just for a quick stretch. This keeps you more alert. It also coincides perfectly with traveling with your dog. Both of you can benefit from this hourly stop, especially since you do not want any accidents in the car! When you take your stretch, take your dog for a quick walk, giving him the o…
Get to Know the Smooth Fox Terrier
The smooth Fox Terrier originated in the British Isles during the 17th century, often used by farmers to catch various vermin. This included rats and in some cases foxes. With the Smooth Fox Terrier’s incredible eyesight, sharp sense of smell, and endurance it could chase the prey even out of their homes underground. This breed has excellent eyesight, great end…
You just brought your puppy home and he or she is more than cute, you just know they could never do anything wrong. That is until you leave the room and when you come back your cute little angel used your new carpet as his bathroom. Some owners expect their puppy will automatically know where the bathroom is and will let you know when they have to “go.”
Many dogs suffer from an infestation of hookworms. This is a type of parasite that has a mouth that resembles a hook. This mouth is used to latch on to the walls of the intestinal tract within the dog. The parasites are relatively small – only measuring approximately one eighth of an inch in length. However, they are capable of pulling out an extremely large amount of blood from the vessels that are contained within the walls of the intestinal tract.
Many people have been misled to believe that their canine friend is completely colorblind, when in fact, they see more than black and white or grays. However, dogs do not see colors the way humans do, which is why the theory came about that they are colorblind. The color range that dogs see is limited, but they can see certain colors; so therefore, when you buy certain toys for your dogs, when you know the colors they can see, you can be sure to buy them in these colors.
There are many different foods that are considered to be dangerous to a dog’s health. All dogs enjoy food – not only does it provide them with the nutrition that they require, but it also appeals to their senses. This is especially true of foods that dog’s observe their owners consuming. It is not at all uncommon for a dog owner to provide their pet with a little food now and then from that which they are eating, but it is important to know and understand that several different types of foods that may prove to be especially dangerous to a dog’s health.
Often dog owners wonder if having two dogs is better than one. The truth is if you plan to leave your dog during the day while you are at work, it may be better to have two so that they can keep each other company. While all dogs prefer to be with their owners, having two dogs is a way to keep them occupied when you are out. Moreover, it helps them to learn to interact with other dogs so that they know how be well-behaved when it comes to canine interactions.
When we purchase that beloved pet, we naturally want to teach them basic commands. This will usually be to fetch, sit, and come when called. Though some breeds are harder to train than others, all dogs have the capacity to learn these basic and essential commands. The training should start from puppy-hood, and the learning curve will be much more effective. However with patience, older dogs can learn as well, with consistent and gentle training.
Any holiday seems to be a good excuse for eating. From pumpkin pies, to turkey and dressing, the aromas and tastes are wonderful. That goes for hot dogs and burgers on the grill as well. What will probably be noticed first is that you thought you were satisfying your palette and your stomach, but your hips won the race. The same can go for your dog.
Exercise is very important to the life of your dog. Having your dog exercise regularly will help to prevent certain habits from forming as well as helping him stay healthy. Many dogs act out when they have a lack of this exercise. They get hyper and like to get into trouble by digging holes in the yard or becoming destructive. These are small little signs that you need to exercise your dog more.
The holidays are always an exciting time of year for you, but for your dog, this is a time when things really begin to change. It is important that you realize how everything feels for your dog and learn how to keep your pooch safe and happy during the holidays. Many changes occur, and while it may not bother you, it could end up bothering your dog. Here is a closer look at the holidays through the dog’s eyes and what you can do to keep your dog safe.
There are well over 300 breeds of dogs, and they vary in all sizes, categories, temperaments, and exercise requirements. For all breeds, there should be some form of activity, whether it be walking, fetching for toys, playing in the yard, or swimming in the pool supervised. Considerations should be taken to see if there is any heat or cold sensitivities with your particular breed, and any health considerations such as diabetes, kidney problems or obesity.