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Safety in Homes With Dogs and Children
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
While it is true that most dogs are strongly attracted in a positive way to children, the truth is that a good relationship between kids and dogs is something that rarely comes about without some ...
Common Illnesses of Dogs
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
When Pandora’s Box was opened, not only were a host of diseases released upon mankind, but also plenty of illnesses that would affect dogs. Most of these diseases are dog-specific, but several of them can ...
Hot Weather and Your Dog
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
After a winter spent cooped up inside, it’s likely that both you and your dog will be anxious to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. Although the temperatures in spring are generally fairly moderate, ...
Parasites in Dogs
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
Diseases such as distemper and parvovirus can have a serious impact on your dog’s health, but your dog can also be affected by external and internal parasites. Parasites are creatures that derive their living from ...
Caring for Your Dog During a Disaster
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
Natural and manmade disasters or emergencies can happen anywhere, and often with little or no warning. Whether you are dealing with the aftermath of a tornado, coping with a hurricane, or recovering from an earthquake, ...
Dogs with Jobs - The Truffle Sniffing Dog
By Janet Hosler · 10 years ago
I have a great interest in well trained dogs, especially those trained for specific tasks. Dogs with jobs are fascinating to me. I want to know if the job skill has to do with the ...
Why Do Dogs Howl?
By Janet Hosler · 10 years ago
I have 3 dogs, all of different breeds. Each of them is unique in their own way, endearing and peculiar at the same time. One of the unexplainable behaviors they have all developed is the ...
Preparing For Your New Puppy
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
Regardless of whether you’re an adult or a child, there is nothing more exciting than bringing a new puppy into the home. However, successfully introducing a new puppy depends upon a good deal of thought ...
How Ticks Can Impact Your Dog’s Health
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
There is basically no region of the country that can be considered free of tick borne diseases. These diseases can have a serious impact on your dog’s life, and being aware that they exist can ...
Does Your Dog Need To Bark All The Time?
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
Barking is natural for your dog; he or she uses it to communicate and under ideal circumstances, barking is used as a warning or to signal fear. However, all too often barking slides from being ...
Curbing Dog Aggression
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
Uncontrolled aggressive behavior is one of the major reasons why dogs are either given to animal shelters or put down. All dogs, and all living creatures, have the capacity to act aggressively because it is ...
Choosing a Dog That Fits Your Lifestyle
By Jennifer Ayalon · 11 years ago
Other than serious behavioral problems, such as aggression, the reason most dogs wind up in shelters is because their owners find out that they have just chosen the wrong dog for the way they live. ...
Purchasing Dog Beds: A Comprehensive Guide
By Janet Hosler · 11 years ago
Our pets are just like us and why not! After all, they are part of our very own family. So, quite like most of us, they have their own siesta or party time, lounging hours, ...
Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog for the First Time
By Darrin Swain · 11 years ago
Are you thinking about getting a dog for the first time? If so, then hopefully you have thought the decision through thoroughly. There are a few things that you may not have considered yet. Keep ...
Tips for Litter Box Training a Dog
By Darrin Swain · 11 years ago
Smaller dogs obviously have smaller bladders. That means that they have to go outside more often than their larger counterparts. One way to avoid frequent trips outside is to teach your small dog how to ...
Controlling That Pesky Bark
By Andy Gonzalez · 11 years ago
Above anything else, a dog wants to please its owner. Dogs view their family as their pack, and they are biologically wired to provide and desire extensive protection for them. There are times when a ...
Pet proofing your home using indoor dog gates
By Wilma Barrier · 11 years ago
Most people know that when you have a toddler running thru your home you are going to need a baby gate to keep them safe. Well the same hold true for your furry friend, using ...
Neighbour's Dog Barking? How to Stop It
By Ella Schwartz · 12 years ago
At one time or another, most of us have experienced a neighborhood dog that never seems to stop barking. Whether it's working in a garden, having a picnic, or just reading, most people go outdoors ...
When Dog Preparation Training Really is Needed
By Lauren Schmitt · 12 years ago
Dogs can be very sociable. In fact, they sometimes get too sociable and get aggressive. That is why it is important to train the dogs to control their behavior.
Moreover, dog trainings are important to ...
Crate Training Benefits - Not just for housebreaking.
By Anna Hernandex · 12 years ago
Crate Training Benefits #1 - Housebreaking a puppy
Puppies have a natural instinct to not soil in their den.
This instinct can be used to your advantage for housebreaking.
If you leave your puppy in ...