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How to Make Dog Clothes Out of Old Shorts
Dressing up your pup doesn't seem to be much of a fad anymore. Doggy boutiques stocking dog clothes and accessories are still around, and their prices have gone up. Learn to make your own dog clothes out of a pair of old shorts for a quick, easy way to have your pet looking fab on the cheap.
How to Train a Dog - A Guide to a Good Pet
Can you really teach an old dog new tricks? Yes you can, it just might take a little longer. All of the advice out there for teaching puppies can be used for teaching adult dogs. Just keep in mind that it might take longer and require more patience. Read on for a few tips on how to train a dog, then
Dog Hygiene - Why Grooming is Important
There are a lot of good arguments to why grooming is important for your dog. Don't be a miserable owner and ignore the grooming part when it comes to your companion's health and hygiene! I guess, that you all know that a dog does benefit from grooming and that you have already done it on o
How to Calm Your Dog Down Prior to Neutering
Neutering is a very stressful event for dogs. Although the majority of stress may be felt after the surgery, the period of time leading up to it can also be quite taxing on your pet. Dogs can sense emotions and notice changes in their routines, so they will often feel quite nervous and hyper prior t
Peppermint Dog Treat Recipe
Dogs love to get treats. Unfortunately these treats may not always be good for your dog. Why not consider making a peppermint dog treat that has added health benefits? Peppermint treats can actually help improve your dog's dental health. In addition, peppermint is soothing to your dog's stomach and
Dog Obedience Schools
More and more dog owners tend to bring their pets to dog obedience schools and this method of training seems to pay off for many as the dogs are well trained and cease being a pain after some courses of good manners for dogs.
How Training Dogs Compulsively Evolved
The way training evolved in our culture over the last 60 years or so were people that came out of canine training at the end of world war two? They became civilian dog trainers. When I think back to the type of training I was taught when I was starting out, forty years ago, compulsion was the method
The Dangers of Riding on a Motorcycle Even If With Pet Carriers
Riding on a motorcycle is less safe compared to traveling by car and it is even more dangerous to carry your pet around even if he is in a dog carrier. Find out about the dangers of riding on a motorcycle even if with pet carriers.
Training a German Shepherd - How to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking
You are probably making critical mistakes in your dog's obedience not sure about the right training and do not even realized it. It's not your fault. Not everybody who gives you advice actually knows what they are talking about, let alone know how dogs think and how to communicate with the
Give Your Pet a Good Reputation on the Web With Puppy Pictures
Taking puppy pictures is not easy. Your dogs are very much active except when their asleep so you might find it hard to get a clear shot of them in a pose you want. You might want to avoid posting pictures of your pet sleeping all the time, since these photos aren't really that attractive no ma
What Is Sarcoptic Mange?
Mange is a parasitic infection that is caused by mites that burrow into the skin of your dog. There are 2 main types of Mange that can affect your dog, causing a variety of symptoms between them with varying degrees of seriousness.
Fancy Dog Dresses - Dress Your Dog Up in the Latest Dog Fashions
For any girl, going shopping is a sport; it is something to do with your friends and a way to show the world who you are. For girls that own dogs, the same exact concepts apply and when it comes time to taking your dog out on the town, dolling them up in fancy dog dresses is a must.
Discover Labrador Dogs
One of the several kinds of retriever, Labrador Retrievers (or Labrador dogs) are currently listed as the number one registered dog with the American Kennel Club (AKC). This breed is ranked very highly by dog enthusiasts on all levels; playfulness, friendliness towards strangers and pets, easy to tr
Yorkie Liver Treatment
A liver shunt is a blood vessel that diverts around the liver and is necessary when the Yorkie is in the fetus because it supplies oxygen, blood and food from the mother. If the liver shunt remains intact within the first year of the Yorkie's life, then blood bypasses the liver without filtration, c
Puppy Training - Simple Tips to Properly Train Your Puppy Wearing the Leash
Another important puppy training that you should give to your puppy is to train him to wear the leash, if he is properly trained on wearing the leash it would be easier to control him because he won't be able to move far away from you if you put the leash on him. Before you can put a leash on h
Instead of Treating Your Pets at Vets Try Natural Pet Remedies For Your Dog's Holistic Health
One could spend a fortune treating pets at vets!We have three dogs and sometimes I am amazed at the yearly vet bill for the standard medicines they need to protect them from normal dog ailments.Pet remedies are available from many sources including the internet, local department, pet and feed stores
Summer Grooming of a Border Collie
The border collie is a working breed that originated from British farms, around the border between Scotland and England, some 300 years ago. In addition to sheep herding, the border collie is used in mountain rescue work, for people needing a therapy dog and in bomb detection squads. Border collies
Getting a New Puppy
A week's preparation is needed if you are getting a new puppy at your home for your child. Family members and even children should be aware of certain rules and principles on how to keep puppies. Puppies are not toys that can be put at any place in the house. They need space and proper attentio
The Importance of Dog Training
There are two fundamentally important rules when it comes to owning a dog. The first is preventing the dog from harming others. The second is to prevent the dog from harm. Dog training, when done properly, accomplishes both of these tasks.