Archives for October, 2008
Does your dog bark at other dogs? Does it growl each time it sees a cat? Does it lunge at strangers or engage in other hostile behavior at the sight of passersby? If your dog has belligerence to an art, it’s time to look for solutions to dog aggression.
There are many solutions to dog aggression. Before you latch on to one, however, you should first identify the type of aggression your dog displays. Only then can you settle on the solutions to dog aggression that you can use in dealing with your dog.
…continue reading the article of Solutions for Dog Aggression - How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong
Oct 29, 2008 | | Problem Solving
Is your barking dog driving you mad? Excessive barking often lands dogs in the shelter. What’s worse, it puts your pup at risk from the people in your block. Even if your neighbors are not the type who take things into their own hands, a barking dog can get you in trouble with the law. And unless you fix barking dog problems, you could be marked as an inconsiderate and irresponsible dog owner. So, how do you fix barking dog problems?
Before you can fix barking dog problems, you should first identify what is making your dog bark. In general, dogs bark because they are:
…continue reading the article of Fix Barking Dog Problems - Take the Bad Out of His Bark
Oct 27, 2008 | | Problem Solving
We as humans can have a variety of allergies, allergies to food, pollution, dust and just about anything else imaginable. Well, our wonderful family dog can be allergic to things too and it may take us a while to finally figure it out.
Pets that scratch a lot may be allergic to something, sometimes you may find that your pet scratches significantly only at certain times of the year. It is possible that your dog, like you, can have seasonal allergies. Dogs can be allergic not only to food, but to pollen, grasses, trees, dust, fleas, wool, tobacco smoke and even, believe it or not, to other pets.
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Oct 26, 2008 | | Health & Safety
We humans understand the purpose of good nutrition. We know that food plays a very important role in our lives. We eat for pleasure, for energy and to maintain our health.
Well, choosing the right food for your pet is equally important. A well balanced diet for your pet should include ingredients that provide the most nutrition for the money that you are spending. Good nutrition produces better health, a glossy coat and a happy dog.
Just as you wouldn’t consider feeding an infant a steak or popcorn, you shouldn’t feed a puppy food that is suitable for an adult dog.
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Oct 25, 2008 | | Dog Food
If you are looking for the perfect dog to bring home as your pet, you might want to consider getting a Labrador retriever. After all, the Labrador retriever is the most popular pet in the United States - and for good reason! The Labrador has a long history of being a faithful and easy-going pet that is highly intelligent and trainable. What more could a pet owner want from a dog?
…continue reading the article of Choosing a Labrador Retriever to Be Your Pet
Oct 24, 2008 | | Dog Breed
Anyone, who has boarded a dog, got a dog from an animal shelter or has had his or her dog groomed in the presence of other dogs, very often has experienced kennel cough. Kennel cough is one of the most widespread diseases affecting the canine world, but it can be treated.
What is kennel cough? The medical name for kennel cough is tracheobronchitis, also known as Bordetellis or Bordetella, whatever you call it, it is irritating to the owner and to the dog. Like the common cold in humans, this disease is highly contagious and is rarely fatal to the dog.
It is called kennel cough mainly, because a dog usually will pick it up when boarded at a kennel or in any other place where dogs congregate in close quarters. It can strike a dog of any age, but is most frequently found in puppies, whose immune systems are still developing and in adult dogs with immune system problems. Much like the conditions that cause the common cold in humans, a dog’s immune system can be affected by stress and over crowded conditions, too.
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Oct 23, 2008 | | Health & Safety
Puppies, naturally, love biting. Learning to stop your puppy from biting is not the hardest thing to do in the world. Most of puppies can be easily trained to stop biting. However, there are several basic rules that you should keep in mind before start training them.
1. Never slap them on face because they will think that you are playing with them.
2. Always encourage good behavior and always discourage bad behavior
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Oct 20, 2008 | | Basic Training
There are many reasons for dog owners to get their dog to be trained. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are easy to get along with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that every community love to have a well trained and non aggressive dogs living in their neighborhoods rather than dog like Pittbull or Rottweiler.
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Oct 20, 2008 | | Basic Training
The training of dog is not an easy task. There is the need of an adequate and prompt training from the day one. If you have this consideration from the commencement, the procedure of training will be easier for you. Never forget that the success of any training of dog depends on both the trainer and the adoptability of the dog. For this reason it’s better to start the training when it is a puppy. Normally a puppy starts responding whenever it becomes 6-8 months of age. This is prime time to start the technique of grooming it.
…continue reading the article of Puppy Training - How to Train Your Dog to Come to You
Oct 19, 2008 | | Puppies
Unfortunately, dog ear infections are fairly common. This is why it’s vital that dog owners understand the potential symptoms of an ear infection so they can identify any problems quickly.
Ear infections are usually treatable as long as they aren’t left unattended for a long period of time. If you think your dog does have an ear infection, immediately take it to the vet who’ll be able to give a proper diagnosis and advise you on any further treatment.
So what do you need to look out for? The following dog ear infection symptoms are common: …continue reading the article of Dog Ear Infection Symptoms and What to Do About It
Oct 09, 2008 | | Health & Safety
Looking for the best puppy dog food? Well, here are a few tips to help you find the best!
1. Getting your puppy off to a good start nutritionally is very important so you need a food that has a good quality protein source. Look at the label and make sure that somewhere in the first 5 ingredients you can identify a protein like chicken meal or catfish meal. A protein meal is much more concentrated than just a plain protein like chicken. So choose a protein meal if at all possible.
2. DON’T buy a food that contains corn, wheat, glutens, dairy or soy. These are added to a food because they are cheap to produce and are an easy filler but, these are NOT good for your puppy.The truth is that they can cause allergies in your puppy and set them up for future health problems down the road.
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Oct 09, 2008 | | Dog Food
Dog seizures can take on varying degrees of symptoms; ranging from a mild 10 second blank staring dog to 30 minutes and even result in multiple (or cluster) seizures. It’s important for a dog owner to be aware of the symptoms of dog seizures and to understand that like humans, dog experience no pain during the seizure.
Prior to a seizure you may find your dog restless, nervous, whining, trembling, salivating, wandering, hysterically running, and apprehensive. During the dog seizure these are some behaviors to watch for in a Generalized Seizure: …continue reading the article of The Symptoms of a Pet Seizure Can Be Alarming to Its Owner
Oct 07, 2008 | | Article
Have you seen your dogs coat go from shiny and healthy to dull and bare? Does your dog scratch and lick at himself constantly? We dog owners have probably all seen our pets go through this at some point. Although fleas are often the culprit, there are many other causes for skin and coat problems in dogs. Causes of skin and coat problems include, environmental, nutritional, allergic, neurogenic, infectious and parasitic. This article will discuss parasitic skin problems.
One canine skin condition is mange. External parasites cause mange. There are 2 types of mange, Demodex mange and Sarcoptic mange. Both types are caused by mites. Demodex mange is most common in young dogs and an outbreak is attributed to an insufficient immune system. Poor nutrition and environment can also trigger an outbreak. …continue reading the article of Why is Your Dog Scratching?
Oct 06, 2008 | | Problem Solving
Rescue dogs are frequently used to aid in finding missing people, whether in avalanche areas or in the forest, since they have such a fine sense of smell. Just one dog can do the work of nearly two dozen rescue workers, by covering the same amount of ground in a fraction of the time and far more thoroughly. But how are these dogs chosen and what type of dog training do they go through? …continue reading the article of What Makes a Great Rescue Dog?
Oct 05, 2008 | | Basic Training
Crate training a puppy is a great choice especially if you want to keep your puppy out of trouble when you are away or at night.
Crate training also allows your puppy to have its own space in which it feels safe and secure.
When buying a crate for a puppy, make sure the crate is large enough for you puppy to move around freely. Take also note that your puppy will grow, according to its breed, so make sure the crate is also large enough for when it grows to its full size unless you plan on buying another crate later.
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Oct 05, 2008 | | Puppies