Purebred Vs. Mixed Breed: Which One is a Better Option - Purebred or Mixed Breed

Why Dogs Dig and How to Resolve the Problem

How to Properly Discipline Dogs

Basics of Dog Health Care

Silky Terrier, Keen and Spunky

Dalmatian: The Spotted Dog with Strength and Stamina

Xylitol Sweetener: Toxic for Dogs

How to Keep a Dog Cool in Summer

How do I Know When My Dog is Ready to Give Birth?

Training Dogs with Positive Reinforcement: Teaching Basic Commands Using Reward Based Training

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Purebred Vs. Mixed Breed: Which One is a Better Option - Purebred or Mixed Breed

February 15, 2019

So you want a dog? After you’ve decided if you want a small dog or a big dog, the next major question is breed, which is something many people get stumped at. With so many animal shelters and homeless dogs, many people feel that purebred dogs are only for snobs. However, just as many people […]

Why Dogs Dig and How to Resolve the Problem

February 14, 2019

Nothing is more annoying than coming home to discover that the flowerbed has been dug up by a busy dog. Happily, yards and dogs can coexist peacefully with the right knowledge. Why do Dogs Dig? Sometimes the answer to this question simply involves the personality of each individual dog. Some breeds are also known for […]

How to Properly Discipline Dogs

February 13, 2019

In order to have a well behaved dog it needs a certain amount of discipline. Without discipline, dogs will resort to a variety of unwanted behaviors associated with lack of limitations and rules.This lack of guidance from owners easily results in dogs with serious behavior problems because the dog does not know his place in […]

Basics of Dog Health Care

February 13, 2019

How to Take Care of Your Dog's Health Pets, like children, have a tendency to get into situations that can be very dangerous. As a responsible pet owner, you should always know about the proper way to proceed if you dog gets sick, swallows a foreign body or hurts itself. Toxic Substances Many things found […]

Silky Terrier, Keen and Spunky

February 12, 2019

The Silky Terrier has parentage in the Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terrier going back to the late 1800s. Yorkshire Terriers from England arrived in Australia to help improve the Australian Terrier’s coat colour. Although most closely related to the Australian Terrier, other ancestral breeds may include the Paisley Terrier, Clydesdale Terrier, and Dandie Dinmont Terrier. […]

Dalmatian: The Spotted Dog with Strength and Stamina

February 11, 2019

With a long history of working with horses, the Dal also worked with chariots in ancient civilizations. In the Middle Ages, gypsies and their wagons roamed with their Dalmatians through European states. This breed developed its characteristic stamina that allows it to exercise for hours and for miles. Although documents indicate this dog's existence in […]

Xylitol Sweetener: Toxic for Dogs

February 10, 2019

The sugar alcohol substitute sweetener found in sugar free gum, candy, toothpaste, and some foods is toxic to dogs, causing hypoglycemia and liver failure. According to a chart prepared by Dr. Carlye Rose, DVM, Diplomate A.B.V.P., xylitol pet poisoning cases reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more than doubled between 2017 and 2018. […]

How to Keep a Dog Cool in Summer

February 9, 2019

When you look through websites at ideas to buy our favourite pet, we always see products to keep our pets warm but not so many to keep them cool. Over recent years the Winters have been colder and the Summer hotter, we need to start thinking about ways to keep our pets cooler on very […]

How do I Know When My Dog is Ready to Give Birth?

February 9, 2019

How do I know when my dog is ready to give birth? Whether you're new to the breeding arena, or simply want a refresher course, there are some noticeable signs dogs show right before labor. Use this article to more accurately estimate when your dog will go into labor and how to prepare for the […]

Training Dogs with Positive Reinforcement: Teaching Basic Commands Using Reward Based Training

February 8, 2019

The phrase 'positive reinforcement' can be broken down to mean adding a reward to a behavior in order to increase the occurrence of that behavior. The reward given must be something that your dog views as special such as a treat, affection, or a favorite toy. This technique can be used to shape a variety […]

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