Toy Dog Breeds: Some Tips On Grooming Long Coated Dogs
July 17, 2010
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The adage, “small but terrible” may have been coined specifically for toy dog breeds. These little dynamos have a lot more personality than their littler carriages can carry. Aside from being feisty in nature, toy dog breeds are also generally valued for their looks. This is the reason why grooming for this breed of dogs, particularly those...
Basic Tips For Choosing A Dog Breed
June 23, 2010
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Choosing a dog breed is not as simple as matching a terrier to your active lifestyle. It might surprise you how some of these so called dynamos can actually be very sedentary, while others are not only active, but frisky to the point of destructive as well. No canine pet is inherently bad, but with improper guidance and training, this may happen....
Where Is The Best Place For My Dog To Sleep?
February 28, 2009
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by Andrew Greene There is a lot you have to think about whether you have new adult or puppy dog. You will both have to get used to new and different schedules. This getting to know each other can leave you exhausted at the end of the day. You will go to bed in the evening, but have you thought where your dog is going to sleep?. While it is correct that...
What Makes The Miniature Pinscher Dog A Great Pet?
February 26, 2009
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by Ned Dagostino There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about the Miniature Pinscher. Some say this dog breed is annoying, and barks to much. Others will tell you the Min Pin is not good with children. Chances are that these are the same folks saying that Min Pins are simply small Dobermans. Of course owners of this breed know that all...
Barking dog advice for neighbors
February 25, 2009
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by Jack Pointer If you happen to live by a barking dog, there are a couple steps you can take to keep your neighborhood calm. Try contacting the dog owner and ask them to do something about the problem. Maybe the owner is not aware of the issue and will stop the barking right away. If this does not work, then call your local humane society. They will...
How To Keep Your Pet Healthy
February 23, 2009
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by Mr. John Sommer, PhD. Assuming that you are a pet owner and that you probably own either a cat or a dog (as that is what most pet owners do) I am not going to teach you something that you do not know but rather bring your attention to something that you might have forgotten. * Amount of exercise: Both cats and dogs need physical activity. Movement...
Helpful Hints to Help Dog Behavior Training
February 21, 2009
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by Joe R. Hilliard When it comes to dog behavior training, beyond the standard house breaking, leash training, and bark and bite training, a dog owner must be prepared to deal with excessive urination when the dog gets excited, controlling whining, and crate training. The first priority when a new puppy is introduced into the home is house breaking...
Training A Brand New Puppy
February 19, 2009
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by Tim Sockes If you are the owner of a new puppy, best wishes to you! You can expect to enjoy yourself but it can be discouraging at the same time. At one moment, you are grinning at him for being so adorable, but the next moment, you want to yell at him because he broke something in your home. So when it concerns training your puppy, the quicker you...
The Pet Tuxedo Phenomenon
February 14, 2009
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by Victor Santerino Many people know all about tuxedo cats, but do you know about cat tuxedos? People all over the country have been dressing their pets for years. Dogs and cats seem to be the most popular animals to dress in human like costumes. Although many costumes have been created for dogs and cats, the tuxedo still remains the most popular....
How To Tell What A Dog Is Thinking
February 13, 2009
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by Holly Ann One of the great things to know in order to be a successful dog trainer is to understand how a dog is thinking. While there are many skills that you are going to be required to know, reading a dog spots may be one of the most important traits to learn. The better you can understand the dog’s body language the better you will be able...
