A simple and adorable trick that you can easily teach your dog or puppy is to have her cross her paws. Many pets will do this by accident and it always puts a smile on my face when I witness this cute sitting posture.
Archive for October, 2009
American Bloodlines Vs. German Bloodline Dogs
19 Oct 2009
Whether you are thinking about breeding dogs yourself, or you are in a place where you are thinking about purchasing a purebred dog, it is definitely worth your time to look into the difference between German-bred dogs and dogs that come from American bloodlines. There are many differences between the dogs that are registered in each country and the more you know about it, the better a choice that you can make, whether you are thinking about starting your own kennel or obtaining a show dog or a pet.
The Dirty Side of Keeping Your Dog Healthy
19 Oct 2009
So, you have brought that cute little puppy home, and you weren’t really ready for the gross part of having a pet. Your dog may be the joy of your life, but there are things you have to do to keep them healthy and clean - and doing it might get you dirty.
I know caffeen is bad for dogs, but my dog loves the smell of coffee. She goes nuts when I come home with a cup of Dunkin!! I was wondering if it would be a problem if I baked her some plain dog cookies using a cup or so of decaffinated coffee in place of water? I guess the overall amount would be on cup of decaffinated coffee split up amongst 40 - 50 cookies. Thanks!
Innotek Spray Bark Control: Humane and Effective
18 Oct 2009
Does your dog bark like there’s no tomorrow? Can every person in the house hear it when it barks? Does he bark even at night, waking up every member of the family and even the neighbors next door? If your answer to any of these questions was yes, then Innotek can offer you a solution. The Innotek spray bark control is just the item you need.
Electric Dog Collar - The Honest Truth
18 Oct 2009
Are you tried of screaming and yelling at your dog to stop barking?? Or are you getting complaints that your dog is barking and you never hear him bark at all?? Well if you have answered yes to either issue, then you are probably stressed out thinking that your dog might just be taken off you cause of his or her excessive barking. Its one thing to be annoyed because of your neighbors dog barking, its totally another when its your dog annoying the neighbourhood. You will always be worried about those unpleasant trips from animal control after your neighbors have complained, and they have come to see if you are mistreating your precious pup. An Electric dog collar is a great way to stop your dog from being taken away from you for excessive barking.
Natural Remedies for Dogs
18 Oct 2009
A lot of dog owners are uncomfortable using prescription drugs to treat their pet’s ailments, especially when it comes to skin or coat issues. The reason for this is mainly because the owner prefers something more natural and less chemical.
Dog Obedience Training
17 Oct 2009
Your thoughts may be that dog training can be just to tough, even tougher if you have not done any training before.You are tired of your dog messing around, but what can you do to get him to listen? What will happen if you do not do things right? Sure it could be difficult sure you will probably become frustrated,but staying patient and sticking with the training will definitely be worth it downthe road.
As common to all hound dogs, beagles were bred to to give voice when they are out hunting. These vocalizations from dogs with beagle training were and are effective guides for informing the hunter across the distances of the dogs’ position, whether it is going after a prey, and whether the prey has been caught.
One very valuable assignment that any dog can directly affect its humans in is to be a Pet Therapy Dog. Eventually, therapy dogs become integral to the patient’s recovery process. Sometimes, even the participation of a therapy dog has led to a renewal of hope in a patient about to abandon all hope in medical attention! Indeed, while a diversity of furred, scaled and feathered animals have actually been used in pet therapy, dogs are the most leading when it comes to assisting humans in need. Pet therapy dogs with beagle training indeed can literally go places!
Keep Your Dog Safe this Thanksgiving Day
17 Oct 2009
Ah, the leaves are changing from shades of green and melting into amber hues yellows and bright, bold reds. Add that to the backdrop of a crisp, blue sky and it’s as if heaven’s paint box has spilled over! From pumpkins and spice to pies and turkey filled tummies, the arrival of the holidays bring a sense of excitement into the air . . . but what about our furry friends? How can we make this special time of year sweet, safe and salvia provoking yummy for them too? Read on to find out . . .
Ways Your Dog can Give Back to the Community
17 Oct 2009
From churches to ball clubs and organizations, almost everyone has a fall soiree of some kind. Be it festivals for family fun or fundraising for those new uniforms or a church roof repair, we don’t normally think of our pets as “helpers”. While your dog may not be able to become the spokesman for the church picnic or the cookie salesman for your daughter’s Girl Scout troop, he can give back too. You’ll love the help . . . and he’ll love the extra time with you.
The interest of responsible ownership and pet welfare are widely realized by the general public wherein they strive to provide significant innovations and development for the interest of the domestic animal population and aid the concern of pet owners of providing sustainable and healthy living conditions. In particular, the field of pet dog concern has gained much effort and resources for innovations and advancement towards achieving the best possible ideal living condition for this domesticated animal family.
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal but wholly preventable condition in dogs. Heartworm larvae are transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. Some chemical treatments for heartworm are fairly toxic to your dog.
This article looks at when you should use natural heartworm meds for dog treatment and when you should use chemical meds.
Heartworm infection in dogs is an extremely serious but preventable disease. If heartworms are left untreated, they can kill their host (i.e. your beloved pooch). Heartworms are parasites that are transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. Let’s look at why these deadly parasites are so dangerous and then we’ll look at alternative heartworm treatment for dogs.
We all love our dogs to death but to arrive home to find he has chewed everything in site including the new pair of shoes you bought last week does cast a dark side to owning a dog. So how do we stop dogs chewing?
Innotek Dog Training Collar And The Dynamics
15 Oct 2009
Innotek is a company that is always looking for dog training solutions. They sell many products, but perhaps their dog training collars are the most popular of them all. The Innotek Dog Training Collar has been designed to help you train your dog easily. There are few other tools that have the efficiency of the Innotek training collar. The way it works is by giving a small shock to your dog in order to change its behavior. Many people may say that this is a form of torture for the dog but, used properly this is a training aid that yields good results.
Ways Of Taking Proper Care Of Boxer Puppy Dogs
15 Oct 2009
Taking Proper Care Of Boxer Puppy Dogs
Which Dog Crate Is Right For Your Dog?
14 Oct 2009
Shopping for a dog crate can be a long and tedious task that you really don’t want to have to endure more than once. With so many options these days, it’s hard to know which crate is right for your dog. The truth is there are thousands of different styles of dog crates to choose from that it’s hard to know just where to start when shopping for one. This article will help you understand the some of the different types of dog crates and what the benefits are for each of the types outlined. Size is the most important characteristic because your dog is the one that will be staying in the crate, so you’ll want to make sure he is comfortable in the crate that you buy.
How Dogs Communicate With Us
14 Oct 2009
Dogs are social animals, so the ability to communicate is important. They learn at an early age to communicate with their pack or litter mates as well as with people. Although there are some similarities, in how dogs communicate with us versus how they communicate with each other, the main difference, is of course, language.
So, you finally have your own dog? For sure, as a very loving dog owner, you would want to have all the best things in the world for your dog, right? You buy him good pet food, you train him to become an obedient and playful dog, you pet him all the time and you even treated him like a friend and not just a dog. Well, your pet dog deserves everything from you. After all, he can repay you more and he can even lay down his life of you. Dogs are very loyal and trustful and it’s just appropriate that you should take care of him and love him as your dear friend. You might also want to learn some dog house building plans so that you can build your dog the best dog house ever, wouldn’t you agree with that?
We present below some dog behavior issues that all dog owners are bound to encounter. As you help your dog to learn that it can do better, it is inevitable that you yourself learn a thing or two. Have fun learning with your dog through beagle training!
Chewing
There are so many celebrities who dress up their dogs currently. Therefore, this should be of no surprise to them. Slipcovers for the dog’s collar. This little slipcover comes in a variety of styles and patterns and easily just slips on and off the dog collar. It covers almost the entirety of the collar. The only part left uncovered is the buckle.
Picking the Right Dog For a Hunting Partner
14 Oct 2009
Choosing a puppy and picking a hunting partner is a big decision. While a family dog still needs to be carefully selected to fit into your home life, deciding on the right hunting dog requires a bit more forethought.
Breed and Breeder
I have a working strain cocker spaniel puppy who is currently 11 weeks old.
I’ve been advised that some insurance providers do not cover working dogs. I’ve also been told that some cover expires after 12 months with no guarantee of renewal, and you may be cut off at the end of the year if your dog has developed a long-term illness needing expensive drugs or surgery.
Can anyone point me towards a good dog insurance provider in the UK that isn’t too expensive? Thank you!
To stop your dog’s misbehavior, you can use an electronic Dog Training Collar. Things like knocking over trashcans and digging in the trash, chasing cars, or similar misbehaviors can be controlled through the use of a dog training collar with remote control.
Misbehaviors to Correct
Exercise your dog
13 Oct 2009
Ever since the internet got popular, there have been several great pet sites that have been hosted. With time, some of them just fizzled out and some of them became real superstars.
IS IT NECESSARY FOR A DOG TO PLAY?
13 Oct 2009
When I was a kid I love to play with my friends, get socialize with people. Are they only human kids who need to play or refresh themselves by talking with other person? Answer is no every body wants to play whether it a human kid or animal kid. It’s a basic nature feeling. Every body wants to refresh themselves.
The St. Bernard also known as Alpine Mastiff, Bernhardiner, Noble Steeds, Barry Dogs, Saint Dogs, or just plain Saint originated from the Swiss Valley specifically in the St. Bernard Pass part of the Western Alps between Switzerland and Italy
ROYAL DOG- ENGLISH MASTIFF
12 Oct 2009
The Mastiff originated in Great Britain. They come from the mastiff family which is one of the oldest and most influential dog breeds. Like the mastiff family, the Mastiff is also an ancient breed that has been around since before the time of Caesar. You will find that mastiff dogs are loving, compassionate and loyal creatures. They are fine with other animals and with kids if they are exposed to them as a puppy. It can be hard to get to know a mastiff dog but, when you do, they are friendly animals. Males are more resistant to training than females and will try to get the upper hand over their masters. Females can also be defiant but, as a whole, are easier to train. They are well suited to be a family protector or a house pet. The English Mastiff is an extremely loyal to his family, and will go to any length to protect them. More than other dogs, this breed is especially prone to develop bone cancer. An English Mastiff has a short coat and muzzle. It generally has a black mask around the nose and eyes. Eyes of an English Mastiff are dark, small and hazel, while his ears are dark-colored. The royal and regal English Mastiff is one of the largest dogs that you can have. They are also one of the most powerful breeds that you can have as a pet as well. The one thing that you do have to remember is since they are going to be such a large and powerful dog you will want to get them trained. I know when I was speaking with my vet about my English Mastiff they told me that in one bite of his mouth he could break a bone. Not just a finger bone, but an arm or leg of a human. English Mastiffs are good-natured, patient, calm and easygoing. They are very scary due to their physique. They are extremely loyal and devoted to their masters and families. It can be seen with their fondness of pleasing their human family. English Mastiff dogs are well mannered and intelligent. They are autocratic. The English Mastiff does not fight with other dog until and unless he has to defend himself. He can also be easily mixed with other animals in the house. An English Mastiff is a great, intelligent, steady and gentle dog. They never hurt the children as they look at themes puppies, so they treat kids gently. You can trust an English Mastiff alone with a child. English Mastiff is one of the world’s top guard dogs due to its muscular body and enormous size. The English Mastiff is the biggest dogs in the world; with males weighing 160 to 245 pounds and females around 140 to 190 pounds. Now granted the stubbornness of an English Mastiff can be a good thing at times. For instance I know that when I was walking my English Mastiff at the local park and he seen someone he did not trust he would put himself between me and him. Now this was against what I was trying to get him to do and that was heeling, but at the same time they are such a loyal dog that they will do that if they feel that you could be threatened or someone in your family could be threatened. Now dealing with the stubbornness involves a lot of training. The obedience training though will not take care of all your dogs’ stubborn issues. I know that mine is still stubborn as can be, but he listens a lot better than what he did before. The only real issue that he doesn’t listen to me about is my rug which is still a work in progress to keep him off of it. If you are able to cope with a stubborn dog then the English Mastiff will be a perfect fit with you and your family. It has a large head with broad skull. They have a shoulder measurement of 30 inches for males and 24inches for females. Adopt an English mastiff today it will be a great choice. For more info please visit http://www.varietykennel.com
There are many breeds of large lovable dogs that make wonderful family pets. They are not well suited for small homes, apartment or condominiums, as they require more space to roam and exercise. A large home with a big backyard or country living is ideal. Large dogs are often very social and great with older children. These lovable monsters can knock over smaller children accidentally. Make sure that whatever breed of large dog you might consider, always learn as much about the breed as possible. Large dogs eat more so cost more to feed. You must supply your dog with a high quality food, balanced specifically for larger breed dogs and the same for large breed puppies. Large breed dogs are usually much rougher on their toys, so make sure any you purchase are durable, big and sturdy. Now how adoption of mastiff can be a great choice? Is mastiff such a brilliant dog that any one can adopt it? If you a real big dog lover then from my point of view you should go for mastiff only. The Mastiff originated in Great Britain. They come from the mastiff family which is one of the oldest and most influential dog breeds. Like the mastiff family, the Mastiff is also an ancient breed that has been around since before the time of Caesar. Mastiff dogs are powerfully built animals with a muscular frame. They have a short, straight, course coat. These dogs have healthy well spaced teeth. When a Mastiff dog isn’t feeling well they tend to make every effort to keep up a normal appearance. An owner would need to pay close attention to and very observant to pick up the signs that their Mastiff is sick. When acquiring a Mastiff it is important to gain his respect at an early age. If the dog learns to listen and follow orders when he is a puppy, he will be very happy to obey when he is 230 pounds. Other things to beware of when looking for a Mastiff for a pet is to make sure the mother is older than 22 months and younger than seven years, and that the prospective owners check the parents’ hip and elbow certificates to verify that they do have hip or elbow dysphasia. The only drawbacks to this dog are the amount of food they require and the space they need indoors. They are not active indoors, but like to stretch out in comfort. They require very little grooming, are generally very healthy, and very easy to train. Mastiff dogs, which are often used as guard dogs nowadays, have been popular around the world for many years. A lot of years ago, around 864 to 600 BC, mastiff dogs were used as hunting dogs and they were capable of taking on large prey. They were considered an aggressive dog breed back then and were not kept as household animals. They were protective but difficult to tame. These days, we have gained insights into the world and health of our dogs and we can bond with them and understand them much better.
Learning Boxer Dog Care Info
12 Oct 2009
Learning Boxer Dog Care Info
Do weiner dogs and labs make good friends? Would they enjoy hanging out while home alone?
12 Oct 2009
We already have a one year old chocolate labrador who loves going to the dog park and swimming at the lake. However, we were looking for a friend for our lab to have while we’re away at work, and hopefully for her to play with as well. The dog we’ve had in mind is a weiner dog, because they’re adorable. So, my question is, how well would weiner dogs and labradors get along and would they play together?
Dog Obedience On Come Or Recall Command
12 Oct 2009
The arrival of a young dog is always an exciting moment for everyone in the family. Kids and adults alike take turns in playing and adoring him. The puppy is always fun to touch and play with and has the tendency to be the center of attention in the household. You have to realize though that his arrival means you have a lot of things to attend to.
Avoiding Dog Sale Problems
12 Oct 2009
In an ever expanding internet market, people are using it more frequently for everyday things. Sellers are trying to extend their reach, and buyers are looking for better deals, wherever they may be in the world. Buying and selling of dogs and puppies is no exception.
Bark Collars for Dogs: What You Should Know
11 Oct 2009
A dog that barks when there’s danger is an asset. That’s what watchdogs are for. But some dogs bark out of boredom all the while irritating all the neighbors. If that’s what your dog does, then do something about it before you get into trouble. Dogs that bark can really stress people at night. You might have become used to your dog’s barking, but your neighbor might still find it annoying.
What You Need to Know - Scabies on Dogs
11 Oct 2009
It just doesn’t seems fair. Your doggie companion has been diagnosed with canine diabetes, and now he’s having trouble with his sight. Unfortunately, cataracts in dogs are extremely common in dogs with diabetes. In fact, most canine diabetics will develop cataracts within a year of being diagnosed with this disease.
Dog Fear Aggression Stopped
11 Oct 2009
It is a sad situation when a dog becomes traumatized through fear. The fear that they are feeling is so strong, that they may actually respond to their fear with aggressive behavior. The source of the fear is usually something traumatic that happened to them in the past, such as severe neglect or some kind of abuse. It is not unusual to find a dog seriously stressed out by very loud noises-such as gunshots, thunderstorms or fireworks.
French Bulldogs
11 Oct 2009
The mini French bulldog is a crossbreed of a bull and terrier. They are well-loved because they are good companion dogs.
Mini French bulldogs are indoor, non-sport pets. They weigh from 18 to 28 pounds. Their body is about 12 inches wide and 11 to 13 inches in height. They are referred to as frenchie, frogdog or Bouledogue Francais.
Fashion For Toy Dogs
11 Oct 2009
Miniature dog clothes are designed for small dogs. The market offers several styles of sweaters, coats, boots, and harnesses for these pets.
As technology has advanced, new ways of doing things have emerged – whether it’s writing on a computer instead of a typewriter, using a microwave instead of a stove or a car instead of a wagon, these things are considered improvements over their older alternatives. And many people these days feel that Electric Dog Training Collar is one of these types of improvements.
Come When Called - Dog Training Exercise
10 Oct 2009
One thing that every dog must do is come when called. This is for the dogs own good as well as the welfare of other pets and people. Dogs need to be taught this for their own good because they can run into danger, like a car or an untrained animal. Once a dog is trained to come when called, you can take him out in public places.
Crate Training Puppy and Dog
10 Oct 2009
If you haven’t crate trained your dog yet, why not? It is the first step to house breaking your dog, it provides a nice, comfortable place for them when you’re away, and it is your dog’s only sanctuary when they’re feeling ill or just wants to retreat. The best part of it is, you can crate train your dog when they’re incredibly young.
Dog Obedience Training - Dog Behavior Training
10 Oct 2009
The addition of a new puppy to your family is an exciting event. A puppy brings joy and never ending fascination. But, it is easy to get caught up in all the excitement and forget that your new dog also brings with him the responsibilities that go with being a dog owner. Every year thousands of dogs are abandoned by their owners because they can no longer handle them. The dogs have become a nuisance, uncontrollable or dangerous to society. But, things do not have to end this way. These tragedies can be easily prevented by following a few simple rules of responsible dog ownership.
Learning How To Groom a Dog Online and Easy
09 Oct 2009
Many dog owners are under the impression that grooming a dog consists of running a rush through their coat – this is a very wrong impression, and learning how to groom a dog correctly can be extremely beneficial to you both, and to their health. When you learn how to groom a dog you learn a lot more than just brushing their coat, through to eye and ear care, dental hygiene and caring for the paws.
Car Accessories for Your Dog
09 Oct 2009
Traveling with your dog can be very rewarding. It can also be a horrible experience if you have a dog that does not travel well. There are many different accessories that will make traveling with your dog more enjoyable. Remember- it is never safe to leave your dog in your dog unattended.
Are Barking Collars Really Needed?
09 Oct 2009
Excessive barking without a real reason can be annoying and upsetting to you, your household members, and of course, your neighbors.
What Can You Do?
Fisrt, find out why your dog barks so much. There is probably a reason why your dog is barking so much, probably a health issue or something is scaring him; if you find out, you’ll probably won’t need a barking collar.





