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House Train a Puppy Quickly
New pet owners will have to house train their puppy shortly after arriving home. Try not to look at this as a burden. House training is easy and can be done fairly quickly. Start immediately upon arriving home with your new pup. It takes a little longer to retrain a puppy that has already establishe
How to Help Your Dog Deliver Puppies
Be observant of the mother dog's behavior in order to know when the birthing is about to occur.Careful records of the breeding dates will help you to generally know when to expect the puppies to be born.A mother dog will behave differently just before she starts having her puppies.She may try t
How to Stop Your Dog From Begging For Food While You Eat
Dogs tend to get into the habit of begging for food when it's around. It's something that happens because the food is good and this is how many dogs tend to also get rewards making it somewhat natural behavior. Find out what you can do to help get your dog to stop begging so much while you
The Best Way to Clean Dog Tear Stains
Most dog breeds, whether they are a pure white Bichon Frise or a black Great Dane, suffer from tear stains under the eye. These stains are generally caused by allergies, an injury to the eye, a food sensitivity or because the breed is prone to the issue. A dog that is suddenly having an issue with e
Dogs Training Series - Bathing a Dog Can Be Fun and Beneficial
We tend to think one of two ways about bathing a dog. Some people think dogs don't need to be bathed more than once a year or so, while others believe in bathing their dog every month.
Proper Grooming For Your Best Friend
Grooming your dog properly is very important for their health and safety. They should be checked regularly for sores, cuts, and any other ailments. The easiest way to check for these is during your dog's normal grooming sessions.
How to Train Your Dog Not to Dig Holes
Dogs dig holes for a variety of reasons: entertainment comfort, attention, and to seek escape. Dog digging is often seen as a nuisance because holes are unsightly and damaging to landscape. Owners can train their dogs to stop digging by discouraging digging behavior and by providing alternatives to
The Rules Of Playing With Your Puppy
The puppy who learns the rules of fetch-and-carry has taken a big step forward into being a well-trained adult dog. In this way, he also finds that learning can be fun. Roughhousing, though not too roughly, teaches him to play and not bite and to work to get something he wants, still without hurting
How to Discipline Puppies for Urinating
Bringing home a new puppy and teaching it where to go potty can be challenging unless you are mentally prepared and able to devote time to the process. Puppies generally eat three times a day until they have grown into adult dogs, which eat twice daily. It is best to feed your puppy at the same time
Understanding the Cause of Aggression is The Key to Training For Aggressive Dogs
There is absolutely nothing more adorable than a new puppy, with its dancing eyes, little wagging tail and milky breath.You can't help but fall in love with the little wriggling fur ball as it nuzzles your neck and slurps your face with its little wet tongue, lavishing you with unconditional lo
Chihuahua Puppies Information
Getting a new Chihuahua puppy is an experience that you will treasure forever. There are several different things that you should know about Chihuahua puppies so that you can help your puppy make the best transition and be the happiest possible. Understanding your new puppy's wants and needs can hel
How to Potty Train an Adult Dog in a Crate
Crate training your adult dog to eliminate outside is an effective training method. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals explains that some adult dogs may need a refresher course in where to eliminate and suggests that when bringing a new dog into your home you should provid
Halloween Dog Costumes
It's Halloween, a time when children are excited, looking cute in their scary Halloween costumes ready to go door to door trick or treating. This year why not take your furry friend with you - dressed in a Pumpkin dog outfit, it will certainly help ensure you come back with a bag full of sweets
Shock Collars for Dogs - Good or Bad?
When my husband first mentioned he was buying a shock collar for our beloved dog, Storm, I thought he had lost his mind. We were not abusive pet owners. We loved our 4 legged friends. I thought these collars were cruel and unusual punishment.
Training Your Dog to "Go To Bed"
A dog that travels out and about, such as a therapy dog, is much more adaptable to many circumstances if it is trained to stay on a mat.This is especially convenient in crowded areas or when it is necessary for the dog to be in an out of the way area.
Treatment for Simple Focal Epilepsy in Dogs
Epilepsy is a fairly common problem in dogs. According to the Canine Epilepsy Network, it is a genetic disorder but can also be caused by environmental toxins and brain tumors. Epilepsy of all types has a straightforward, consistent treatment plan.
How to Train Unruly Dogs
We all love pets, especially the dogs. But when these dogs turn out to be unruly and disobedient it becomes quite difficult to handle them. If you have a pet dog at home then you might have faced this problem at some point of time or the other.
5 Things Dog Owners Should Consider Before Buying a Portable Dog Kennel
Portable dog kennels help thousands of dog owners save space and give their dogs a place to relax. The following article shares five things every dog owner should consider before buying a portable dog kennel.
Mammal Characteristics of Koalas
Koalas are mammals with round, fuzzy ears and furry bodies that make them appear cute and cuddly. They are native to Australia, but they can be found at most zoos; rarely are they kept as pets. A few classic mammal characteristics of koalas provide a basic understanding of these animals.
Using Curved Dog Grooming Shears
Find out when you should use curved dog grooming shears. Dogs come in many breeds of different sizes and hair consistency. Thus, it is important to recognize and acknowledge that the grooming process for each dog is not a hundred percent similar to one another.