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Jun
29
Puppy Socialization – Much more than just meeting people
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Socialization means to be comfortable and accepting of the culture and behaviors of a certain community. For our dogs, this means the human community. Our dogs no longer live in the wild with their well-understood rules of pack life and how to survive. So they must be taught or socialized in the ways of the humans. This includes human behaviors, sounds, sights, textures; everything in our modern world. It is our responsibility to socialize our dogs so that they may feel comfortable, safe, and confident in our world.
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Jun
20
Training your dog to be house broken is something that you must face. It can be a tough start for both owner and dog at the start of their new relationship.
Using the dogs own natural instincts is the best way to train him. Dogs do not like to sleep in the same place where they soil. This applies to dogs of any age.
Reward the dog and show enthusiasm and excitement to the dog when it goes in the right place. He will think happy thoughts when he does the right thing because of the rewards.
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Jun
19
Do You Know That Your Dog Can Also Have Arthritis?
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Arthritis affects not only people but also their dear pets as well especially pet dogs. Statistics say that in US about 25% of pets are affected by arthritis. As a dog owner and lover, you should pay attention that your non-human friend is always in good mood, playful and that it eats well and healthy food. But if you do see changes in your dog’s mood and activity like having difficulty in sitting down, standing, or even finds it also difficult to climb stairs or if it gained weight or its moods changed you should probably pay your veterinarian a visit. You friend could have arthritis. Some owners who are emotionally attached to their pets have not second thoughts in bringing their beloved to the vet. The veterinarian will do an examination and an X-ray to your dog. And when everything is done, he can prescribed some over-the-counter medications for your dog. However, not all medications or dog arthritis treatment is best for the health of your pet. They can do amazing things but they might have bad side-effects, too, just like medications for humans. That’s why, you can hear your vet saying that you have to make sure you give the right dosage or else…
Now, that is a very dreadful part. If you can’t manage to give your dog the right amount of medication it needs, it will be perilous for him. For some people, medications are not good for both humans and dogs alike that’s why, they would resort to other things and those other things can come in the form of a natural dog joint supplement and right now, there are virtual pet stores on the Internet that offer these kinds of herbal medications for dogs.
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Jun
15
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An insight into the German Shepherd Handbook
A quick introduction to the breed and how it all started. (See page 3)
Important things you must do before bringing your German Shepherd home (Most people miss at least one of these!) (See page 4)
The 3 required qualities you must have for raising a dog (See page 4)
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Jun
11
Dog owners should realize that a dog should come to you when he is called. Most owners do not recognize this as a problem before it happens. The dog might break free from you and go after someone. This of course is not safe for other people or the dog. It could be serious for the dog if there are cars around when he decides to go for a “run”.
Some blame has to go to the owners. Some owners let their dogs run around without a leash. Obedience for dogs training should be started when the dog is young. The dog believes it can have a lot of fun when running around outside without its owner whether at the beach or the park. This association of fun without the owner can cause him to think that being with the owner is not fun. The dog training leash can become a negative in the dogs mind.
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Jun
6
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Jun
2
It’s easy to spend money on our dogs for items they don’t truly need. After all, a little pampering never hurt. Unfortunately, while millions of owners purchase trinkets and luxuries for their canines, they often fail to invest the same attention into their dogs’ health. That can lead to large veterinarian bills later. Even worse, the thought of an expensive trip to the vet causes many owners to delay necessary treatment for their pooches.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the things you can do to maintain your canine companion’s health. By spending a little time and money upfront, you can avoid costly emergency bills in the future.
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Jun
1
Understanding Your Dog’s Behavioral Problems
Dogs exhibit many behaviors that leave their owners scratching their heads in confusion. Whether it’s barking, digging, nipping, or a number of other annoying activities, canines do things that seem odd to us. However, by understanding why they do such things, owners can learn to modify such behaviors.
Below, we’ll discuss several behavioral problems that can frustrate owners, their guests, and their neighbors. Here we will explain some of the factors that lead to your dogs behavior issues and steps to correct them.
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May
29
Dog Obedience Training: Get Rid Of Your Dog-Fuelled Stress
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Is your dog driving you crazy with his bad behavior? Don’t put it off any longer. It’s time to get down to some serious dog obedience training. This means you need to be consistent and persistent with your training. However, training should always be fun for your dog or it will quickly get bored!
Understand Your Dog Basic Needs
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May
28
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Often people have a hard time determining the right kind of dog house for their dog. The size of your dog is the first thing you will need to know. This will make getting the proper size dog house possible. There will be several things to look at when picking the ideal dog house for your dog.
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