Aug 12, Dog Training - 3 Important Tips When Starting
These 3 tips will make sure everything else you do in your dog training will be more effective.
View ArticleAug 14, Dog Pregnancy
A normal dog pregnancy will last about 63 days, so if you know when she was bred you should have a good idea when to expect the puppies. One of the early signs of pregnancy is increased appetite.
View ArticleAug 15, Older Dog Care - What Changes To Expect
An aging dog more adversely affected by, and less adaptable to stress and change. These things need to be taken into consideration when making plans for older dog care.
View ArticleAug 16, Older Dog Care - Frequently Asked Questions
As we have mentioned before, older dog care is quite different than caring for a young pup. Unfortunately, most people don't know how to properly care for their aging pet.
View ArticleAug 17, Dog Training - How To Quiet Dog Whining
Any dog training begins with an understanding of why the current action is occuring. In this case, whining is one of the earliest behaviors of puppies.
View ArticleAug 18, Dog Training - How To Stop Possessive Aggression
This type of dog training is best handled with positive conditioning. Your new pet is chewing on his rawhide, and you approach. Suddenly your loving dog growls at you. That's possessive aggression.
View ArticleAug 19, Dog Training - Teaching The "Enough" Command
Dog training "enough" is actually very different from "no". "No" should mean that whatever your pet is doing is forbidden at all times. "Enough" means what he is doing was OK, but now he must stop.
View ArticleAug 21, Dog Training - Proetcting Your Plants And Garden
All dogs like to start their own amatuer landscaping business. So this dog training lesson will simply be tips to keep your pet from turning into a lawn mower.
View ArticleAug 22, Dog Training - Understand Your Dog's Hearing For Better Results
It's common knowledge that dogs hear a lot better than we people do. But did you know that his hearing can also play a role in how effective your dog training will be?
View ArticleAug 23, The Dangers Of An Electric Dog Fence
Let me say right from the start that I am against the use of an electric dog fence. Yes they work in some instances, the risk of injury or behavioral side effects can be greater than the benefits.
View ArticleAug 24, Surviving The Puppy Stage
Perhaps the biggest challenge for any pet owner is getting through the puppy stage. Not knowing what to expect and the importance of each stage in the first 9 months can lead to frustration.
View ArticleAug 25, Dog And New Baby - Use A Careful Approach
A new baby in any household is a joyous occasion. But a dog and new baby can also be a stressfull time for your pet. It won't be if you handle the situation properly.
View ArticleAug 27, Dog Training - Teaching Your Pet To Stop At Streets
We unfortunately found out the hard way just how important it is to include this technique in your dog training. What we want to do is teach your pet not to cross the street without any verbal cue.
View ArticleAug 28, Make Your Dog Pen A Happy Place
You would be amazed at how many dog owners describe their dog pen as a gravel or paved enclosure with a chain link fence. I would describe that as a prison not a play area.
View ArticleAug 29, Puppy Training - How To Prevent Jumping
The first step in this puppy training is to squat or kneel to greet your pet. Next, every time your puppy jumps on you, firmly take his paws off you you while saying "Off!" loudly and firmly.
View ArticleAug 30, Expect Changes In Your Old Dog
If you don't feel as young as you used to, imagine how your old dog must feel. Our pets age faster than we do, so you can expect some changes as your dog begins aging.
View ArticleSep 1, Dog Safety - Pet Proof Your Home
You wouldn't think twice about baby-proofing you home when a newborn is expected. If you are interested at all in dog safety, the same thought should go into pet-proofing your house.
View ArticleSep 4, How To Come Up With A Dog Name
Fido, and Spot just don't cut it anymore. Most people want to come up with a unique dog name. Think about it, this is fun. You can name your pet something you would never consider naming your kids.
View ArticleSep 5, The Whelping Box - An Essential Part Of Any Dog Pregnancy
The whelping box is essential because your dog needs to know where she will have her puppies or she will have them in the most inconvenient places. The box should be ready 2 weeks before the birth.
View ArticleSep 5, Dog Articles Page 2
We have written tons of dog articles on everything from caring for you pet, to training, to health, to grooming etc. Here we now will post those articles for your reference and information.
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