Tips, strategies and resources for a happier dog
Feb 1st 2009Dog Laws
There will be laws and ordinances where you reside restricting the ownership of certain pets. Laws can change and evolve over time and can vary from locale to locale. A responsible owner must keep abreast on new laws and amendments to existing laws with the ownership of pets.
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Feb 1st 2009English Cocker Spaniel
Everyone has their special love and adoration for a specific breed. My fondness is for the Spaniels. The well-bred, trained English Cocker Spaniel is happy, playful, gentle, loyal, trusting and affectionate toward everyone. They desire to be included in all activities. Eager to please they usually do well in obedience training. These dogs are [...]
Feb 1st 2009Collars and Leashes
A dog is certainly man’s best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a dog collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no longer regarded as a ‘just a strap around the neck’ but an accessory that gives a dog [...]
Feb 1st 2009Dog Fears & Puppy Tips
Right around the time your puppy is eight to ten weeks old, he will begin a new stage in his life. We call this the "fear period". During this period the puppy has developed his adult senses and his fears may last several weeks. Don’t be alarmed! This is common with all puppies and [...]
Feb 1st 2009Behavior Training & Obedience Training
The dogs behavior is truly adapted to the needs of humans. The dog is unquestioning and reliable in both giving and receving affection. The most important thing we must remember as the master is to be the one to dominate and not to be dominated. If your dog is submissive to you he will [...]
Feb 1st 2009Golden Retriever
How it all began with Golden Retrievers: Sir Dudley Majoribanks wanted a hunting dog, but not just any hunting dog. He wanted one that was just as a much a companion as it was a retriever of the birds he shot. The then popular Irish Setters and Spaniels were only good for showing him [...]
Feb 1st 2009Behavior Training
Many dogs jump up when greeting their owners, friends and other pets, but in many cases this is not behavior that should be encouraged. You, as the dog’s owner, may not mind, but guests may well be annoyed, frightened or simply worried about hygiene issues of having a dog’s face close to their own. [...]