Archive for January, 2009

Keep your Puppy’s Attention and Cut Training Time in Half

Puppies love to see your happy face! It’s their favorite thing. With these five tips, his training will go twice as fast.
1.) Use potty time. Puppies love to go outside. Since you are already rewarding him for fast response outside, with loving praise and a happy face, use the excitement to work on another [...]

Choosing Pet ID

Putting some kind of identification on your pet will increase the chances of its being returned to you. This article will outline the types of pet id available and the pros and cons of each.
The most typical form of pet id is the simple collar tag. This is usually metal, but increasingly can be [...]

When You Need a Pet Sitter

If you have pets, you know that leaving them behind while you go on vacation can be stressful. You can minimize that anxiety by hiring a good pet sitter. This article has some advice to make the process easier.
Start by asking your vet if they recommend anyone. Pet-owning friends may also have names for [...]

Find The Perfect Dog Bowls

Finding the right dog bowl for your best friend isn’t difficult. However buying improper dog bowls for your dogs can become problematic. You’ll want to make sure you get the right shape and size in diameter compared to the size of the dog.
You’ll want to prevent this by looking at a bowl’s dimensions and [...]

Dog Walking: How to Make it Fun

Dogs love to go for walks. Without question, walking and providing your dog with an adequate amount of exercise is extremely beneficial for their overall health. For some owners, however, it’s more of a chore than enjoyment. As a result, as with many chores, a dog who does not know the proper way to [...]

Abuse is Never the Answer for Training Your Dog

It is terrible that there is still the belief that puppies must feel pain, discomfort, or fear in order to learn good behavior. It is not uncommon for an owner to smack, hit or even kick their dogs in order to try and get the dog to understand something. In fact, many people believe [...]

Crate Training Dogs

Crate Training is most often employed in House Breaking puppies but can be necessary for adult dogs which are not fully housetrained. The crate may also be used to restrain a dog which is destructive when left alone.
The puppy will stay in the crate while he is not being fed or watched but each [...]

How To Locate Your Dog Bed For Ultimate Comfort And Safety

Dogs are said to be the best companion of man. They are highly social animals, so much that some people consider them to be the most social group of animals on Earth. All this can be well supported if we talk about their playfulness, their ability to adapt into human environment, and social situations.
In [...]

Dog Breeding – A Challenging but Rewarding Profession

The idea of surrounding yourself with cute puppies and dogs all day and earning a living off it might seem enticing. Dog breeding is a serious business and carries serious responsibility. There are risks and surprises around the corner for even the most experienced breeder. There are many dog breeding concerns and considerations you [...]

Pros and Cons of Getting a New Puppy or Adopting an Adult Dog

The first and foremost question one asks when he or she decides to own a dog is the breed type. Most dog owners including experience ones would choose a new puppy instead of an adult dog. There are no reasons not to get an adult dog if you truly know what you are looking [...]

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