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Gestation for a Schnauzer
The American Kennel Club (AKC) currently recognizes three sizes of schnauzers: miniature, standard and giant. Despite the varying sizes, gestation length is the same for every breed of dog, including the schnauzer. Understanding the progress of gestation for the schnauzer is an important factor for
Training Your Dog At Home
Training a new puppy or an adult dog in the home environment can be an awarding adventure. The most important and most valuable steps in training your dog at home is to beginning by...
Liquid Glucosamine For Dogs
Glucosamine is the basic molecule which makes up Chondroitin. Chondroitin is one of the building blocks of cartilage. So without the proper amounts of Glucosamine, cartilage will have difficulty in regenerating itself. Cartilage is constantly being worn down and regenerated. As a dog gets older, thi
Easy Steps to Buying a Dog Online
Buying a dog should be enjoyable. Since there are plenty of options online to find your next dog or puppy, a few helpful tips could go a long way to make sure that happens.
Grieving the Death of a Best Friend - My Dog
"It was JUST a dog." I hate that phrase. It infers that a pet is of no real importance. Unfortunately, I have heard this phrase uttered too many times by those who do not understand that for many people the death of a beloved pet is like losing a member of your family. Mourning the death o
Important Elements While Constructing a Dog House
There are many people who are deeply interested in building a proper dog house for their pet. However, sometimes it happens that they do not get the right way of construction. They are even not well aware about all those elements that are required and must be considered in right construction. If you
What Is a Training Collar?
Collars allow us to restrain and control our dogs. They are also handy places on which to attach ID tags and can be fashion accessories for some family canines. Training collars add to the control, usually by causing discomfort to the dog when it is pulling or not complying with commands. From elect
3 Common Mistakes That Lead to Aggressive Dog Behavior
Dogs are, hands down, the best companions you'll ever meet. They are loving, they are always trying to get their owner's approval, and they are always there for you! However, some dogs may seem aggressive. Usually this is because of a few simple mistakes made by their owners.
How to Train Bichon Frise
You will be totally tempted towards your Bichon Frise when you see her running in your house with an innocent look and great curiosity. This little feathery white ball of energy will melt your heart at one look. She has the ability to impress anyone with her intelligence and learning capacity. If yo
A Comparison of Toy Teacup Pomeranians
Neither the American Kennel Club nor the British Kennel Club recognize the toy teacup Pomeranian as a separate or distinct breed from the Pomeranian. Pomeranians belong to the toy dog group. Owners who choose a small dog advertised as a pocket teacup Pom may unknowingly support an unethical practice
Is Garlic Good For Dogs?
You may have heard that large amounts of onions are bad for dogs as they can develop hemolytic anemia (premature obliteration of red blood cells inside or outside of blood vessels causing abnormally sluggish behavior). Being that garlic is in the onion family, one would have to monitor the quantity
What Type of Food Should a Puppy Eat?
New pet owners should be aware of their animal's dietary needs. Puppies' diets require a broad range of nutrients, which are essential for healthy growth, as well as a constant supply of fresh water. Choosing the right food for your pet from the start will help to promote a long and healthy life. Ch
Beagle Training - 3 Things To Consider
Dog training can be a tough task when you don't have any ideas or knowledge to deal with their behaviors. If you don't know their nature and temperament, then it becomes difficult while training them. You should know that their learning speed and memory span depends on their breed. For ins
Alaskan Husky - Facts Every Owner of this Dog Breed Should Know
Learn the facts on maintaining good health, grooming needs, living conditions and more when it comes to the Alaskan Husky.
How to Train a Puppy - Part 2
In 'How to train a puppy Part 1' we discussed the importance of reward based training.In this installment we will be introducing the Crate. Why early lessons in your puppies life are so important in the crate training process.
Basic Training Tips For Your New Puppy Dog
You might know that dog training can be rewarding experience as it changes a bad and disobedient dog into good well mannered and behaved dog. If you just bought a new dog and need some help in order to train it well then first you need to get the proper information and determination about dogs and h
Different Kinds of Mange on Dogs
Mange is a skin condition that occurs in dogs but can also occur in other animals, including other household pets. There are two types of mange that occur in dogs: demodectic mange and sarcoptic mange (see References 1 and 2).
Dog Grooming At Home Tips: Fur Control
If you have a dog then you will know that certain breeds of dog are more prone to having fur that knots and grows quite fast. For these sort of dogs you could try dog grooming at home. It is much more cost effective than taking them to a dog grooming salon as the costs of these can be extremely high
Providing Your Dog With Healthy Food
Dogs are men's best friend. This is exactly why you should treat your best friend with care. One of the ways to convey your care towards dogs is to contribute positively to dog health.
Dog Training at Home - Learn How to Raise a Friendly and Obedient Pet in 3 Easy Steps!
Dog training at home doesn't have to be a daunting experience as long as one knows the basics. It is really hard to raise a dog without knowing anything about the way he thinks and perceives the world. I remember being really annoyed with some of the bad habits my dog got involved into but as s