Dog Collars and Leashes Give Your Dog an Identity – In More Ways Than One

Dog collars and leashes are a very low-priced way help identify your pet – not to mention being a fashion statement! This very important single item can save your companion’s life, if he should ever disappear from your home for any reason.
There are a variety of dog collars and leashes you can purchase for your [...]

Your Dog’s Health is in Your Hands – Learn How to Spot the Warning Signs

Owning a dog can be a truly rewarding experience if you take the time to educate yourself on the proper care of dogs. There are two main areas of focus when examining dog health, disease preventative care and recognizing signs of potential problems.
Preventative medicine is paramount in effective dog care. At six weeks old puppies [...]

Older Dogs Have Special Needs – Learn to Help Them Deal With the Aches and Pains

Older dogs are more common today than ever before due to better vaccines, better nutrition, and better health care; however, despite these advantages, older dogs have specific needs that must be met to insure continued health. As a dog ages he begins to experience hearing, vision, and dental problems.
He may undergo behavioral changes associated with [...]

Find the Best Food for Your Dog – But Don’t Forget the Water Too!

There are hundreds of choices of dog food on the market today. Everything from wet, dry, high protein, high fat, low protein, and low fat foods fill the aisles of our pet stores. So how is one to choose the right one for their dog?
But before we talk about food, let’s talk about something even [...]

Dog Doors Can Solve Many Problems For You and Your Indoor/Outdoor Pet

Dog doors are beneficial for both dogs and the owners. When a dog is given the freedom to come and go as he pleases, he gains a new sense of security! He won’t have to ‘hold it’ while he waits for his owner to either come home or hang up the phone. He can play [...]

Dog training – Dealing with House Training Issues

The best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid soiling its bed to train the dog where and where not to eliminate. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and den training, in which the dog is [...]

Dog Crates Give Your Dog a Comfortable Home Within Your Home

One of the many fine dog crates on the market can be the best friend you and your pet will ever have. While it may seem like some sort of “cage” to you and I, your animal will regard it as his own personal indoor dog house, a security blanket of sorts where he can [...]

Dog training – The Basic Commands

There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that many communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods be [...]

Proper Puppy Training is Vital to the Future Happiness of You and Your Pet.

It is important to devote a considerable amount of your puppy training to teaching your puppy not to chase. Aside from being great fun, chasing is a dog’s natural instinct; however, unless your dog understands the command “OFF” it is not safe for him to be off the leash.
Here’s one of the basic commands [...]

Dog Agility Training – A True Test of Your Dog’s Agility and Intelligence

Dog agility training made its debut in Great Britain in 1977, inspired by the timed cross-country and stadium jumping in equestrian combined training events. The sport consists of an inspiring team of a dog and his handler negotiating a course of obstacles. The trainer gives commands while the dog quickly manipulates his way around jumps, [...]

Leash Training Your Puppy Can Be a Most Rewarding (and Challenging) Experience!

The sooner you start leash training your puppy, the sooner he will be able to walk with you in a safe, happy environment. However, this isn’t always an easy task. Puppies are often afraid of collars and leashes; and as such, should be introduced to them in a loving and patient way.
Before you start [...]

House Training a Puppy Is Absolutely Vital If Your Puppy Spends Time Indoors

While there is no fool proof method for house training a puppy, crate training has proven successful for many. There is nothing more fun than bringing home a new puppy; for everyone except the person responsible for cleaning up after it!
This process effectively teaches the puppy to ‘hold it’ until given the opportunity to relieve [...]

Dog Training Collars Can Ease the Process of Properly Training Your Dog

There are numerous types of dog training collars used in different methods of training and to stop multitudes of problems. While many of them are effective, prior knowledge and experience is necessary for safe and proper use.
The Martingale collars are perhaps the best dog training collars because of their simplicity. It is a limited choke [...]

Dog Training Can Solve Many Problems For You and Your Dog

Dog training in the form of basic obedience is the foundation of problem solving for your dog. In order for your dog to have a safe, happy, and productive life he must first learn to sit, stay, and come when he is called. Dog training will help him learn to refrain from bad habits such [...]

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