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Top 3 Tips For Potty Training Puppies

2010-11-25T06:29:00.000-08:00

Many have succeeded learning how to begin potty training puppies even though many others have failed. The differences between success and failure is often in the way anyone carrying it out approaches the problem. Listed here are 3 tips to help you be among the list of winners, as a person that succeeds. Follow these pointers and you can be certain that you’ll get better results!

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Keep Your Puppy From Biting

2010-11-25T01:22:00.000-08:00

Puppies learn to pee, potty, nurse, and bite. During their eighth week, puppies begin to play and that is often through biting. Even their legs are still weak, they cannot be interrupted from doing it. Puppies are playful to their co-animals and often drag them to do it. Since your young pet dog has no capability to speak and can only do limited activities, they often seek attention and play with people in strange manners through licking or biting us.

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Itchy Shar-Pei – Itching and Scratching Series

2010-11-23T05:44:00.000-08:00

Shar-pei dog owners suffer as much as their dogs do. The itchy Shar-pei is common as these dogs suffer terribly from canine atopic dermatitis. The itchy Shar-pei is a financial drain on the dog owner. The itchy Shar-pei suffers terribly from allergic skin disease.

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How To Prevent Unwanted Puppies – Dog Caring Tip

2010-11-21T01:45:00.000-08:00

Whether or not to neuter your dog or spay your bitch is another personal choice. There are advantages and disadvantages to consider when doing so. If you only own one dog and ensure it does not stray, there is little risk of unwanted puppies resulting – but if you are any doubt as to whether your dog or bitch may ever be able to get out and mate (this is why a secure back garden is essential) then you should seriously consider neutering.

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Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis in Dogs

2010-11-19T06:34:00.000-08:00

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs is an extremely serious condition, and if it not caught very early and treated swiftly, it can be fatal. This very wicked condition can affect any breed of dog at any age; however, there are some breeds that seem to be much more prone than others. It also closely resembles another extremely dangerous condition in dogs: parvovirus. Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, which is considered to be a clinical condition or syndrome, to this date has no known actual cause.

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Grooming Your Healthy Golden Retriever

2010-11-17T04:34:00.000-08:00

One of the most important parts of golden retriever health is regular grooming. This is a guide for grooming, bathing, and caring for your golden pal. And how do you keep your home free of all that pet hair?

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Get Your Puppy Used to Being Handled

2010-11-15T02:06:00.000-08:00

Getting your puppy accustomed to being handled is a vital part of housebreaking and socialization. Puppies as a rule tend to be very frisky and get restless when handled. But if you know exactly how to go about it, getting your puppy used to being handled won’t be as daunting as you think it is.

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Christmas Gifts for Pets

2010-11-12T23:03:00.000-08:00

With Christmas steadily approaching you may be planning on buying a Christmas gift for your dog. There are a range of gift ideas that you can choose from, with some listed below to help you decide what to buy. Treats Every dog loves treats, often used as a reward when your dog does a trick or does something good, they are also ideal if he is just being good to you.

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An Ugly Dog Has An Ugly Owner – Proper Dog Grooming

2010-11-12T07:03:00.000-08:00

All dogs need regular grooming. Find out your breed’s requirements for specific instruction – your dog’s breeder will be able to advise you, as will any dog groomer. Very short haired dogs like boxers will only need a quick session with a rubber brush a couple of times a week – more often when they are shedding.

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About.com : Celebrating World Rabies Day

2009-09-28T22:12:00.003-07:00

Celebrating World Rabies Day

Monday, September 28, 2009, celebrate World Rabies Day. This annual event began in 2006 as a way to unite people all across the globe against rabies and to raise awareness about the seriousness of the disease in humans and animals. Though it is relatively uncommon in the US, over 50,000 humans, and perhaps even more animals, die from rabies each year - especially in Asia and Africa. The worst part is that the disease is so easily prevented. According to the World Rabies Day initiative, "the tools and technology for human rabies prevention and dog rabies elimination are available." We just need to work together to fight the disease.

Have you done your part to prevent rabies? It may seem like small potatoes compared to worldwide rabies issues, but simply vaccinating our dogs, keeping them healthy, and reporting animals that are suspicious for rabies you are helping to keep the world that much safer. Rabies vaccination is absolutely essential, and fortunately certain vaccines can be given every three years. So, if you are concerned about over-vaccinating your dog, this is a great option. Plus, if your dog is ever bitten by a rabies suspect, you should not have to worry about mandatory euthanasia (which is required in most areas when not vaccinated animals are bitten).

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About.com Dogs: Dalmatian

2009-09-24T01:25:00.003-07:00

Seeing a Dalmatian, the first thing that comes into one’s mind would likely to say lovely spots, firehouse mascots or Disney's 101 Dalmatians. The latter resulted in a rise of demand for the breed among families with children. Ironically, because of the breed’s highly active nature, it is not necessarily ideal for smaller kids. However, proper training and socialization can make a huge difference. Dalmatians are often wrongly labeled as daffy, hyperactive and uncontrollable. This behavior, if seen, is probably due to lack of fitting exercise or training. Make no mistake, owning a Dalmatian takes dedication. When raised well, the breed makes an admirably noble and devoted sidekick.
Interested in this breed? Learn more about Dalmatians and decide if this spotted beauty is the one for you. Are you already head over heels for the Dalmatian? Tell others all about these unique, talented dogs and send in your favorite photos.

About.com: Dog Breed of the Week: Brittany

2009-09-09T23:21:00.003-07:00

Dog Breed of the Week: Brittany

The Brittany is a fully of energy and affection, lively redhead dog. This breed is lovely to know if you can dedicate the time and energy required. This is no couch potato! The Brittany is a sporting dog that needs plenty of attention in the form of exercise and training. So you will need to take this buddy out all the time, like a morning walk. If you can handle it, this breed is sure to brighten your life, providing plenty of love and loyalty. A best way to take out stress in your daily activity.

Think this is the dog for you? Learn more about the Brittany's lovely character and decide for yourself. Are you already dedicated to the breed? Share your stories here and help others to learn. If you have any photos you would like to share, they are always welcome and appreciated.

About.com: Dog vs. Skunk

2009-09-04T23:22:00.001-07:00

Dog vs. Skunk - How to Deal With The Aftermath

As the old saying goes, "curiosity killed the cat". But when it comes to skunks, curiosity tends to make dogs stink. All too many of us knows how the battle of dog vs. skunk turns out. . . it ends badly - and smelly. If your dog is among the many that have been sprayed by skunks, then you know what I am talking about. If not, I am sure you can imagine. So, what do you do when your dog comes home stinking of skunk? There are so many home remedies out there, and a few products on the market, but most of them don't do the trick. Tomato juice simply leaves you with a slightly less smelly pinkish-colored dog. Vinegar helps sometimes, but not enough.

Fortunately, there is a great way to de-skunk that curious dog of yours. A recipe created by chemist Paul Krebaum is, to date, the most effective method. It's all in the chemical reaction - it breaks up the oils and neutralizes the odor. There's much more to it, but I'm no chemist so I'll leave the explanation to the pros. Bottom line - if your dog is skunked, try this recipe. Then come back and let us know the results. Have you already used this method? If so, tell us how it turned out.

Dog's Characteristics

2009-05-06T21:44:00.000-07:00

Dogs vary more in outward appearance than in anatomical structure. An adult dog may weigh 2 to 99 kg., depending on the breed, and range in height from 12.5 to 90 cm. at the shoulder. Other differences in conformation include length in leg; length in muzzle; size and attitude of ears; length, shape, and carriage of tail; and length, density, color, and character of hair.

The female, or bitch (not the human), reaches reproductive maturity between 7 to 18 months of age. the gestation period averages 62 to 63 days. An average litter consist of 3 to 6 puppies. Sightless at birth, puppies do not open their eyes until about the tenth day. They are generally weaned by the sixth week. A dog is full grown at the end of the second year, is old at 12, and seldom lives beyond the age of 20.

Dogs have long been mistakenly considered colorblind. While they are unable to differentiate colors ranging from greenish yellow though orange to red, recent studies have shown that they can distinguish between colors at opposing ends of the spectrum. A dog's most important sense, however, is that of smell. An adult dog has 42 teeth, including molars. to drink, a dog laps with its tongue. Dogs do not perspire; heat is dissipated though evaporation from the nose and footpads and from the tongue and respiratory tract(that is why they pant). The dog has a simple carnivore stomach but eats cooked vegetables and grain as well as meat.

Uses of Dogs

2009-04-29T23:18:00.000-07:00

Dog used for mine clearing

The dog has been bred for many domestic purposes other than as a pet. Keen senses of hearing and smell have made the dogs valuable in hunting and tracking for guard, security, and search purposes. Dogs also herd livestock and serve as guide dogs for the blind, as sled dogs, and as racing dogs. Their positive effect on people is well documented; they have been used in programs for treating the mentally ill.

The dawn of a new breed

2009-04-28T22:24:00.000-07:00

Although dogs have variable genetically based features, and members of a single litter may be born with the marked diversity, the variation in size, shape and color of domesticated dogs is almost entirely the result of artificial breeding and selection. The American Kennel Club recognizes 130 breeds, grouping them as sporting dogs, examples are pointers, setters and retrievers. We have the hounds, examples are bassets, bloodhounds and foxhounds. The working dogs, examples are boxers, malamutes and schnauzers. The terriers, which are bull, fox, Scottish as examples. The toys, example, the chihuahuas, pugs and Pomeranians. The non-sporting dogs, which are the bulldogs and dalmatians. And lastly the herding dogs, examples of this are the collies, sheepdogs and corgis. The American Kennel Club registers more than 1.2 million purebred puppies per year. In a recent year, the poodle and the cocker spaniel ranked highest in number of puppies registered. Mixed breed dogs are not eligible for registry. The British Kennel Club lists about 170 breeds; the Federation Cynologique Internationale, with 65 member countries, lists 335 breeds. In the United States the number of dogs, both purebred and mixed-breed, is variously estimated to range up to 50 million.

The Dog

2009-03-12T09:56:00.000-07:00

The Canis Familiaris, the animal that we call the dog, of the family Canidae, is thought to have descended from a wolflike creature that said to have lived several million years ago. History suggests that the dog was one of the earliest of domesticated animals, having lived in close association with humans for approximately 10,000 years. No direct evidence exists to support a theory concerning the origin of the human-dog relationship. Because dogs often tend to be scavengers, it has been suggested that they adopted humans rather than the other way around.