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Training Your Dog Off Leash
A question I get quite often from new dog owners is, will this basic training have my dog doing everything off leash. And of course my answer is no because basic training is exactly that, it's teaching the dog the basics.
9 Ways To Practice Low Impact Hiking With Your Dog
Every time you hike with your dog on the trail you are an ambassador for all dog owners. Some people you meet won't believe in your right to take a dog on the trail. Canine hikers have all had the experience of returning to a familiar trail and encountering a brand new NO DOGS ALLOWED sign at t
Emergency Diarrhea and Constipation Treatment For All Dogs
There is an immediate, safe cure that can be used in an emergency right at home using a natural product found at the grocery store. I have used this "quick fix" at least five times with great success on my senior 14 year old lab.
Reasons For Dog Relinquishment
Each year there are literally thousands of dogs that are abandoned or relinquished to animal shelters and dog rescues. The reasons people give for giving up their faithful companion varies but these reasons tend to fall into two distinct categories. These categories include owner irresponsibility an
Infected Sebaceous Follicles & Horses
Getting cysts are unusual in horses, according to "The Complete Equine Veterinary Manual." But horses can get sebaceous cysts or wens. This is a problem with the body oil gland, or sebaceous gland, located at the base of each hair follicle.
How Much Do I Feed a Labrador Dog?
The amount you feed your pet Labrador will depend on the size, age and the amount of exercise the dog gets. While commercial dog food products have directions on the amount to feed, they are often too much and should only be used as a guideline after taking all the factors into consideration. If you
Types of Food for a Three Month Old Chihuahua
Until a Chihuahua is past 3 months old or more than 2 lbs., he is to have constant access to food to make sure his sugar levels stays up. Once he is old or heavy enough, whichever comes first, he is to get four meals a day, and then taper down to two meals once he is 1 year old. Use premium dog food
Do It Yourself Dog Grooming: A Simple Guide
Owning a dog is a big responsibility. Anyone who owns one knows that. There is the feeding, caring, training and so much more that comes with it. Of course, we all love our pets and want them in our homes. But, in order for them to be inside, they need to be clean and groomed. This can cost a lot of
Training a Puppy to Be a Police Dog
Breed SelectionPolice dogs must perform a variety of services and display impeccable behavior, meaning that not every dog can be a police dog. Because training begins where they are young, it is imperative to choose a puppy, usually a German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Boxer, Belgian...
How to Make Rawhide Chews
Rawhide chew toys are one of the most popular chew toys for dogs. They provide hours of entertainment and can strengthen a dogs teeth. While there are a number of rawhide chews on the market, it is possible to make your own rawhide chews at home. The process to make a rawhide chew for your dog is no
Protect Your Dog From Disease
Once you and your family have decided on adopting a dog your lives will change for the better.But having a dog is a lot of responsibility.
Helpful Labrador Training Tips
If you want to have a dependable and obedient Labrador, then Labrador training should not be taken for granted for it is only through proper Labrador training that you can truly enjoy having a Labrador Retriever as an additional member of your family. Despite their reputation as a very mellow pets,
Clicker Training For Dogs - Learn How to Become a Super Trainer
Super training skills result in an effectively trained dog who reliably demonstrates not only basic manners, but can also perform neat tricks and useful, even entertaining behaviors.Anyone can learn to become a super trainer by combining clicker training with correct use of just four core training s
Video: How to Exercise a Dog With Hip Dysplasia
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Hi, I'm Dr. Q from drquesten.com. And I want to talk a little bit today about how to exercise a dog with hip dysplasia. If your dog has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, your veterinarian will probably outline some kind of an exercise medication program that will...
How to Train a Puppy to Stay
If your puppy already knows the commands "come," "sit" and "down," it's time to teach her the slightly more difficult command to "stay." This is an especially useful command, as it will help your puppy develop patience while keeping her out of trouble.
How to Remove the Skunk Smell From Dogs
Skunk is the name of a mammal which secretes an oily liquid that has a foul smell and is known as skunk smell. It will be great problem if a skunk sprays your dog. There are many remedies available such as juice of tomato or vinegar, but these things only cover up the smell. Many products are also a
How to Stop a Dog From Attacking You
Many people live in terror of being attacked by an aggressive dog, and in some cases this fear is well justified. Any dog can become dangerous if it's raised improperly, and some dog owners aren't equipped with the necessary knowledge required to handle their pets. Depending on the size of the anima
How to Get Papers for a Pure Breed Dog
There are several associations, such as the American Kennel Club and Continental Kennel Club, that offer you the opportunity to get papers for a purebred dog. Each association has a specific set of guidelines to follow. Having papers makes a dog more valuable if you plan to breed or sell it later.
The Perfect Puppy: How to Choose Your Dog by Its Behavior-Book Review
The Perfect Puppy is a good, concise reference book for any dog lover. It should be an important part of the research materials for anyone who is about to get a new dog.
Grooming Pugs
When you look at a Pug you can see that it has a short, close coat. But the look of the coat belies the amount of grooming these delightful little dogs need. So don't be mistaken; the grooming of a Pug should not be taken lightly.