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Case Study of Max the Sofa Lofa
This is the case study of Claire and Matt owners of Max a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel. Here is how they changed his behaviour when they decide that Max was not allowed on the sofa.
How to Get Ready for My Dog Having Puppies
Puppies are a joy, but they require a lot of preparation before their arrival. While nature does most of the work in delivering the litter, you need to be ready to assist. Your dog will need you to provide her with a safe, warm and quiet spot where she can deliver the puppies and raise them for two
Great Items to Buy For Your Pet Dog
There are ways to pamper your pup these days and most of the dog owners out there want to do just that. There are companies and stores that cater specifically to this kind of treatment for your dog. If you would like to treat your pup but haven't done so yet, here are a few ideas for you to con
How to Use a Vibration Dog Collar
When you choose to have a dog with special needs, you are basically volunteering for an extra set of training challenges. A deaf dog cannot be trained as easily using typical methods, because part of the process involves verbal commands. Since a deaf dog obviously cannot hear your commands, use hand
How to Train a Dog to Not Jump on People
Jumping on people is a very common way for dogs to great their owners as well as other people and dogs. It immediately gets them attention and is actually often encouraged when they are puppies. When dogs get older, however, jumping can be a nuisance or even dangerous. Big dogs can scare people or a
Epilepsy in Dogs and Cats
Epilepsy is a non progressive brain disorder that induces recurrent seizures. It is very important to understand that there are numerous disorders that can cause seizures, and in order to make a diagnosis of true epilepsy, many of these other causes must be ruled out.
Biting Puppies - Stop Biting Behavior Before it Causes Trouble
You might think a puppy is adorable when he bites your hand as you are playing with him, but just think about all the troubles you will have when the puppy is a full-grown dog and thinks that it is ok to bite humans. You will really have a handful of trouble then.Instead, resolve to stop your puppy
How to Stop a Barking Dog
While barking is normal for dogs, excessive barking is a sign of other issues. This article focuses on ways to help stop your dog from excessive barking.
Training Your Dog To Sit And Stay
One of the first obedience training commands for dog owners is training your dog to sit and stay. This builds a solid foundation which you can build on over time.
The Origin of the Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever was developed in Scotland at "Guisachan" near "Glen Afric". It was Lord Tweedmouth, as documented, bred the first Golden Retriever dated back to 1800s.
Ten Tips For Choosing the Perfect Dog
So you want to get a dog?What now?Choosing a dog can be a difficult decision, and heavy responsibility.These ten tips can help youchoose the perfect dog or puppy.
Buying and Using an Electronic Dog Training Collar
If you currently own a dog that seems a bit hard to train then you might be considering buying an electronic dog training collar. While the idea of using an electronic collar may be appealing it is important to understand that it is just another method of training your dog. It is not the be all and
Bladder Problems in Overweight Dogs
Obesity isn't just a problem in people these days. It also affects cats and dogs. Just as in people, obesity in pets can lead to a variety of health problems, ranging from diabetes to joint pain. If your dog is overweight and experiencing bladder problems, the two could be related, according to the
Dog and Training Collars - What Kind Do I Get?
Training your dog to sit or stay, parading her at a dog show, or strolling down the beach all require the right type of dog collars. Different types of dog collars are designed for puppies, training, excitable mutts , larger dogs, or exercise. Dog and Training Collars such as slip collars, prong col
Puppy Dog Crate Training For Obedience
For all pet dog lovers, puppy training and dog crate training is always close to the heart. They always treat them as if they are their human equals. It will be a joy to them to bring home a puppy or your favourite pet dogs.
How to Learn What Activity Your Dog Likes
Dogs have diverse personalities just as people do. As a result, one dog may like toys and activities that another dog has no interest in. One of the first things you should do when bringing a new dog into your house or apartment is figuring out what activities the dog enjoys to participate in. Fortu
Common Pomeranian Mixed Breeds
Pomeranians have a great temperament and are great with children. This is part of why so many people choose to use Pomeranian mixed breeds. There are many different types of dogs that make good mixed breeds with a Pomeranian. The best type of dog to use when you are creating Pomeranian mixed breeds
Dealing With Incontinence In Older Or Infirm Dogs
As our dogs get older, there are some issues associated with age that many are not prepared for. A major issue can be incontinence, caused by old age and/or illness.
How to Train Your Puppy to Weave
Weave poles are one of the most difficult agility obstacles for dogs to master. Constructed of a set of 12 poles arranged in a straight line, the dog must enter the poles with the first pole on the left side and wind his body back and forth between all 12 poles. A number of methods exist to train yo