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Camping With Your Pet
Who says camping in the great outdoors is just for humans, taking your dog camping with the family is one of the best experiences your canine can have. After smelling the same smells and hearing the same sounds, they too get tired of the monotony. Who doesn't benefit from fresh air and new experiences?
Cool Dog or Hot Dog - The Dangers of the Summer Sun
Summer is usually a time of rest, relaxation, vacations and fun activities for the whole family - which often includes the family dog as well. However, just like any other season, summer has its own hazards which you need to look out for such as sunburn, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. These are specific hazards that can threaten not only humans, but animals as well. Unfortunately, many dogs are exposed to these serious dangers all too often. Dogs often get locked up in cars while their owner just "runs into the store for a minute". That "minute" (which is usually more like 10 to 20 minutes) can mean the difference between life and death for your pooch. Don't be regretful after something horrible happens. Take some simple precautions and actions to prevent these hazards from happening to your pet.
What Your Dog Truly Needs
You are the center of your dog's universe. It is a weighty responsibility. You probably give your dog food, medical care, exercise, shelter and affection. But have you ever considered what your dog may truly need that you neglect? I think we love our dogs so much because they seem so like us in so many ways. We can see them feel joy and pain just like us. Things that we so admire in humans such as loyalty, trust and a boundless joy are so abundant in our dogs that we cannot help but love them. But loving our dogs means more then simply showering them with treats and kisses. We must respect that in being so like us humans that they need purpose beyond living for food and shelter.
How to Fend off the Sexual Mounting by Your Puppy
It is often a great shock when a new dog owner finds their puppy mounting their leg; most new dog owners have no idea what to do when this happens. Sometimes the dog owner will quickly retract their leg and tell the dog no, while other times the dog owner believes that ignoring the behavior and letting the behavior dissipate on its own is the best course.
Microchips For Dogs Make Sense
Dogs get lost. It's a simple fact of life. Whether they take a wrong turn after chasing a neighborhood cat and loose their way or they get separated from their owners following a major disaster, such as a hurricane, the reality is they don't always come home. Often, the reason for this is they are found, but the owner cannot be located.
Is A Dog Daycare Right For Your Dog?
A dog daycare can have different styles. Some are like indoor kennels where the dogs get playtime during the day for 20 or 30 minutes at a time with other dogs, but spend most of the time in a kennel. Often this type of dog daycare is completely indoors including where the dog's play and relieve themselves. Another style of daycare is the kennel-less daycare. This style is often an building or house that is set up for dogs. They get to romp through the house and have access to a fenced in yard. Sometimes the yard is very small, but other times it can be enormous. Sometimes dog go outside only to relieve themselves, and other times they get to play and hang out outside.
Making Your Dog Sick With The Wrong Kind Of Attention
When our pet dogs become sick, there is often a natural tendency to give them special treatment. We may pat them a lot, make reassuring cooing noises, keep them on our laps more often than usual, or feed them special treats by hand. But the problem is, that doing this, we may turn create emotional problems for them later. Pets, when they are sick, need to be provided with a comparable environment that they would have had in the wild. According to some schools of thought, failing to do this may turn them into hypochondriacs later. This article will discuss what you should not do when caring for a sick pet, and provides some insight into how pets behave when they are sick.
Learning to Bathe and Groom Fido
He is your friend, confident and greatest supporter. No matter how the world treats you, he is there to kiss your tears away. Well, lick them away at least. He is your dog and deserves to be treated well. Dogs love the outdoors, but being outside means dirt and smells. Rolling around in the grass can make your friend smell less than fresh and need a good bath and grooming session. Some dogs love to be bathed and groomed. Others are not so fond of it. If your dog hates bath time, consider paying to have a professional take care of your dogs
Why Does My Dog Love Me?
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." Josh Billings (1818-1885, US Humorist) This morning I was driving along a busy street, in a fog, sipping strong tea when I saw the geese. I have come to think of geese as very large rats with wings. The outlying Chicagoland area is so infested with these birds that you have to be careful where you step. The best thing I can normally say about them is that it's fun for the dogs to run them off, and I frequently use the cantankerous fowl as distractions. When you can call a six month old pet Lab off a flock of geese, I figure you have a recall.
Traveling With Your Dog
Many people like to take their animals with them as they travel, and traveling with your dog can be a lot of fun. However, there are dangers to consider including loosing your pet, dehydration, nausea, and the pet ruining the trip due to its anxious behavior. Before you plan a trip with your pet make sure: the pet will have a safe place to stay once you reach your destination, you'll be able to keep some sense of routine with your pet, and that the place you are visiting, whether it's a hotel, friend or relative welcomes your pet. Don't assume your friends love your pooch as much as you do. Also, even if you've stayed at the same hotel countless times, confirm each time you travel that they still accept pets.
If You Can't own em, Walk em instead!
If you cast envious glances at people walking their dogs, and long for the companionship of man's best friend, but owning one of your own is not an option at this point, despair not. You can tousle the shaggy coat of a sheltie, scratch the ear of a shepherd or toss a stick for the lab to retrieve without actually owning one. Both you and the dog will enjoy yourselves, it won't cost you a penny and you will do a lot of good too!
The Power Of Your Dog
What is dog power? The most common answer is the power a dog has when pulling something. That definition, often relates only to the dogs physical strength. Dog power can also mean the power of your dogs spirit. Recently, I had an amazing discussion with Gary Williams. Gary is 3rd degree black belt in the Mars-Zen-Do style of Karate. He owns the website www.karateforhockey.com His website offers insights into how Karate can help improve a variety of sports.
Popular "Designer" Dog Breeds
If you have been following the latest trends and changes in dog breeding you may have come across the term "designer dogs". These are, in fact, simply mixed breeds that are crossed to produce a specific physical appearance, usually easily identified as a cross between the two breeds. The breeders attempt to include only the desirable traits of the two parents while minimizing the chance of physical or health issues between the cross.
Bad Dog Habits - or Misunderstood Behavior?
At first it seems obvious, your house, your dog, his yard, of course he is going to bark at someone passing by. You stick your head out the window and yell Quiet! He barks a couple more times and then quits. You feel like your dog sort of listened. He is, at least, quiet for now. Dogs have an amazing sense of smell. This smell can be streamlined for use in explosive detection, weapon detection, and drug detection. What does this have to do with your fenced in yard? Everything.
Dogs Are Our Best Friends and With Good Reason
Why are there so many dog lovers out there? Dogs share our lives in a way that most other animals can't, and they're so commonplace that it's easy to take their faithful companionship for granted. The purpose of this article is to remind us of why we love dogs so much, to spare a few minutes and to spare a few words in praise of "man's best friend," the dog. Dogs are friendly and they love human companionship. Whose ego would not be gratified at the sight of a happy dog who can't wait to greet you at the end of a hard day?
Adopt a Greyhound! They Are Docile and Great With Children!
Did you know that Greyhounds are the only canine mentioned in the Holy Scriptures? (Proverbs 30:29-31). This breed dates back to ancient history for Pharaohs rated Greyhounds first amongst all animals, both as pets and hunters. Paintings of dogs similar to today's Greyhound existed over 4,000 years ago. History indicates that the breed arrived in England over 3,500 years ago and Greyhound's link with nobility was recorded at around 1014 when king Canute enacted the Forest Laws which stated only noblemen could own and hunt with Greyhounds.
How To Choose The Right Dog Breed For You
There are so many factors to choosing the perfect dog breed and everyone will emphasize one factor or another in their selection process. Generally it is recommended by most breeders and professional trainers to try to match a breed to your lifestyle, rather than simply choosing a dog and trying to match your lifestyle to their needs and temperament.
How To Pick a Dog from the Shelter
One of the saddest experiences for many dogs is becoming lost, separated or abandoned by their family. Often dogs become homeless when an owner has to move to a new town or city and is not able to take the dog with them. Many times when owners pass away the family doesn't want to keep the dog and turns them over to a rescue.
Keep Your Dog or Puppy Safe During The Winter Holidays
It's the most wonderful time of the year for people, but not dogs. Thousands of our furry friends end up lost, injured or sick during the winter holidays. Take a few moments to learn how you can easily make this holiday season a safe and happy one for dogs and puppies. The best way to keep pets safe over the holidays is to think of them as children. Like children, the dangers to your pet depend largely on their age, training and ability to follow simple commands. A new puppy is more at risk because they lack the training and experience to deal with increased holiday activity in a household.
Brief: Different Personalities of Small Dog Breeds
Once you have decided that you are going to get a small dog, it is time to find out about the different personalities and characteristics of small breeds, so you get one that fits your home and lifestyle.
The Australian Cattle Dog - Intelligent and Hard Working
If you are looking for an intelligent dog that will act as a guard dog, then the Australian Cattle Dog may be perfect for you!
Bred in the 19th century by early settlers, the Australian Cattle Dog is a mix of Collies imported from Scotland and Australian dingoes with a few other breeds thrown in for good measure. This dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, the Australian Heeler in the Queensland Heeler is one of the best herding breeds known and gets his name due to the fact that he nips at the heels to herd.
When Getting a Dog - A Primer
People decide to get a dog for a few reasons. Some are lonely and want the companionship. Some have young children and want a pet for them. Others want a new possession. To the later, I say don't do it. A dog is a living being, not an inanimate object you can put on a shelf and forget about.
Adopting a Rescue Dog
Adopting an unwanted dog from an animal shelter can be a good idea for many people who want a dog. Some prospective dog owners are put off the idea because they believe that these canines are difficult animals, that they were only abandoned because of behavioural difficulties. In most cases, this is very far from the truth.
Unique Dog Beds
You can get the usual rectangular, round, donut, nesting, bolster, or orthopedic dog bed, but when ordinary just won't do for your best friend there is a world of unusual choices in dog beds to satisfy your craving for the unique.
Large Breed Dogs That Make Great Family Pets
There are many breeds of large loveable dogs that make wonderful family pets. They are not well suited for small homes, apartment or condominiums, as they require more space to roam and exercise. A large home with a big backyard or country living is ideal. Large dogs are often very social and great with older children.
Brief: Keeping Your Dog Safe During Halloween
Every year on October 31st, America takes a moment to scare itself silly. It's always fun to dress up as ghosts, ghouls and characters, and it's even more fun if you have a pooch to wear a dog costume. Before you dive in to your party plans, however, it's important to make sure that your Halloween hound stays safe during the celebration.
Rescue a Life By Taking in a Stray
Giving home to a homeless is among the most noble things, a man is capable of doing. A stray dog who scavenges to eat and lives at the crumbs thrown by others is not a pretty sight for most of us, and that's the reason why most of us have entertained the thought of bringing a stray dog home at some point of time in our lives.
Exercising With Your Dog
One of the greatest benefits of having pet dog is that it makes you exercise even when you have no such intention. Even if you do the least with your dog, you'll still be walking it in the morning or in the evening, which is a morning or evening walk for you as well. That's a hidden benefit of having a pet dog.
Great Gift Ideas for Your Dog
With the holiday season nearly upon us, thoughts of gift-giving are most likely starting to climb way up the ladder of your priorities. And whether you're trimming the tree or lighting the menorah, don't forget your furry friend this December.
Why Does My Dog Growl at Me?
Guarding is an instinctual behavior for dogs. It is useful to us when they warn strangers who intrude on their (and our) territory. One of the earliest benefits dog provided to man was to serve as an early warning intruder alert system. Territoriality is, simply stated, guarding space. It is the dog's way of saying 'this space has value and it belongs to me and my pack.' In fact, dogs guard all sorts of things, some tangible, such as food, others intangible such as space.
The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy
So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you're running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name for your puppy.
Little Known Breed - The Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is a breed that was "engineered" by the Russians shortly after world War II for the specific purpose of producing a strong, fearless and hardy working dog that could withstand the rigors of the cold Russian winter and would be a strong and formidable protector. The 'Red Star' kennels, a state owned and operated kennel, was the name of the government kennel of the Soviet Union whose function was to produce the necessary dogs needed for the military and other important functions. The basic 'ingredients' for the working dog they were attempting to produce were the Giant Schnauzer of Germany, (already a favorite in Russia), the Rottweiler, the Airedale Terrier, the Newfoundland and the Caucasian Ovcharka and a few others.
Puggle: This "Designer Dog" Is All The Rage!
One fine day a pug was off gallivanting around when he came across a spirited little beagle, their eyes met and well.... the rest is history! Puggles are part of a new trend of "designer dogs" - like the schnoodle and the cockabiche. They are popping up in more places and are receiving more press, at the moment, than purebreds and are commanding prices that rival and even exceed the prices of their full-blooded compatriots. Fortunately, I purchased my puggle before their popularity soared.
Clothes for Your Stylish Dog
The dog clothing market is huge. People used to buy dog clothes for a specific function such as a warm sweater, for a tiny dog to wear in cold weather. Some dog fashions are beneficial for our dogs. There are dog boots that protect your little dog's feet from ice, cold, snow or even rock salt. Some dogs just do not like their feet getting wet, so rubber boots are great for them.
Too Many Dogs - What You Can Do To Help
Did you know that one dog and her offspring can produce about 67,000 puppies in a six-year time? Considering that shocking figure it's not surprising that about 4-5 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in the United States shelters.
Good News: Owning A Dog Helps You Lose Weight
Dogs have always been man's best allies. They are great stress busters, excellent protectors and faithful companions. And if you are overweight and bothered about it, they may also help you shed weight.
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