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Choosing The Right Breed of Dog For Me

When you are ready to get a dog, you'll find that there are many breeds available to you. Whether you go to a breeder or you are curious about the background of some of the lovely dogs you can find at a shelter, If you are someone who is looking for a dog that will require [...]

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It’s My Favorite Time of Year

It's my favorite time of year! Its time for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show and the Crufts Dog show. Westeminster is held in February each year and takes place in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Often called "American's Dog Show", I would be the first to agree. It's America's First and Only [...]

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New Breed Standards

While going thru my local newspaper I came upon this clip and decided to post it- New Breed Standards:A Britain's Kennel Club has announced major reforms to breed standards and accepted breeding practices for purebred dogs. The changes come in response to concerns that purebreds have serious health problems as a reult of breeding for the [...]

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People Foods That Can Kill Your Pet!

‘People foods’ that can kill your pet Created on May 14, 2008 7:28 AM by grandma_spoils_anya (55) From chocolate to raisins, here’s what not to feed Fido — even if he begs By Sloan Barnett TODAYShow.com contributor updated 4:07 p.m. CT, Fri., May. 9, 2008 It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those [...]

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What breed of dog should go to the White House?

The election is over, finally. We have a new family moving into the White House and a promise was made to his daughters. That promise was when the campaign was over the family would purchase a puppy. So the new media frenzy is now involved around the question "what breed of dog should go to [...]

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Dog Training-Step by Step with Stella

Stella is a handful. Stella is my dog and she is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Being a terrier she has lots of energy to burn. She is a lovely dog but needs alittle control in her life! And mine for that matter. We first attended a local puppy class to just get her use to [...]

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Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a great day with your dog. A friend sent me this video clip of a local group of Bulldogs celebrating Halloween- http://wcco.com/video/?id=49131@wcco.dayport.com Check it out, they're quite cute! Happy Halloween! is a post from: Blog The Dogs

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Training with a Training Collar

Dog training collars are in demand year around but I think with the onset of fall hunting in many states the need increases at that time of year. You will find dozens of dog training collars when searching for dog training supplies and there are also several types of collars. To determine what type you what [...]

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Care For Older Dogs

As your dog gets older, you will witness noticeable differences in him or her physically. Their teeth will begin to wear down and will change color. Their eyes may begin to change color as well and start to appear gray or blue. The tone of their muscle will decrease and they won't be able to [...]

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Separation Anxiety in Dogs

photo credit: kezee Separation anxiety is a disorder that not only occurs in human beings, but also in dogs. You may find that your dog exhibits certain behaviors when he or she is left alone. This goes beyond simply whining or looking a bit sad when you leave. Instead, it is a dramatic [...]

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Dog Crate Training

Crate training your dog can be very beneficial for him or her, as well as for yourself. It will require you to commit some time and focus as well as energy to successfully do it. However, once you are able to, you will find that a crate gives your dog or puppy a fantastic [...]

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Dog Eye Care

When your dog’s eyes are healthy, they should be bright and clear. They should not be swollen, inflamed or have any type of discharge. Any eye problems in your dog can be very painful and irritating for them and so it is important to make sure that they receive proper care if they [...]

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Dog Gestation

A female dog goes into heat roughly two times a year. The first time they go into heat is when they are around seven to eight months old. However, small breeds may start sooner than that. You will often be able to tell that your dog is about to go into heat by [...]

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Help You Dog Deal With Loud Noises

For many dogs, thunder and lightning can be incredibly frightening. If ignored, these fears are not likely to improve but only get worst. Therefore, it is important that you acknowledge them and try to help your dog deal with them as best as you can. Many times, when a dog is frightened by [...]

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Pre-Natal Care For Puppies

The first thing that you want to do is to record when your dog first becomes pregnant. You can expect for your dog to give birth around two months later, or 60 days. Be sure that you make arrangements to be at home during this, and are prepared for the birth. Avoid giving your [...]

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Re-House Training Older Dogs

There may be certain instances when you have to re-train an older dog. This may occur when you have gotten your dog from a shelter. Many times, when dogs are placed in shelters, either they were abused or a family could no longer take care of them and so while they may have [...]

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Training Your Dog For Travelling

A dog can be a really great traveling companion. They will listen to all of your jokes and banter without complaining. They won’t argue with you about which way to go or force you to ask for directions. However, unless your dog is properly trained to ride in your vehicle with you, it can make [...]

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Dog Breeding Tie

Male dogs can begin developing sperm as young as seven months. However, most of them will develop it between ten months and one year. Stud dogs are generally at their best, in terms of sperm production and mating at between 1 1/2 and 4 years. After about four years, there will be a [...]

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How To Care for Older Dogs

The first thing that you need to know is that each breed of dog is different in its determination of senior years. A lot of your smaller breeds tend to be around 10 years old or so when they are considered seniors. This changes up a lot so do your research on the breed of [...]

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DNA Testing To Help Dog Breeds

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the DNA testing of dogs, specifically breeders versus buyer’s mentality, but there is no way to deny that DNA testing can significantly help any dog breed. The problem with breeding is that is has been going on for so long and certain breeds are genetically predisposed to [...]

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What To Consider Before Breeding Your Dog

There are several crucial things to consider before breeding your dog. These are things that you need to be aware of and familiarize yourself before you take the first step towards breeding your dog – in fact, knowing some essential facts should be your first step. The population for domesticated pets is getting [...]

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How To Find A Reputable Breeder

In order to find a reputable breeder, you first need to recognize and familiarize yourself with what a reputable is and what a reputable breeder does. Anyone can take a male and female dog, mate them together, and breed puppies, and a lot of people do actually do this, then they sell the puppies [...]

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How To Care For Older Dogs

Different breeds and sizes of dogs will age at different rates and many consider "Mutts" hardier than purebred breeds. However, no matter what the breed or size, at some point a dog will exhibit signs of aging. Start preparing yourself early on and be observant to any changes in your dog's health, mood or behavior [...]

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Remote Dog Training Collers

Remote dog training collars are all the rage right now thanks to some TV adverts and clever magazine placements. But, are they really worth the investment, and are you doing your dog any harm? We'll address the two questions separately, but first I want to talk about whether or not remote dog training collars are actually [...]

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Dog Breeding: An Introduction

Dog breeding is not an endeavor which should ever be taken lightly, and it should never be done for the wrong reasons. For instance, if you are in it for the money, then stop now. If you want to breed your dog because you want a puppy just like him or her, then [...]

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Keys To Breeding Healthy Dogs

Numerous people across the world love to keep dogs as their pets. They will do everything to keep their dogs in the best of health. These people also like to breed their dogs, either to increase their numbers or to make money out of them. However, most of them do not have a fair idea [...]

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PitBull Breeding

Pit Bulls are definitely the most sold and purchased breed of dog in America. Pit Bulls, or more specifically the American Pit Bull Terriers, are still preferred by Americans for their agility, strength and faithfulness, in spite of the recent bad press. Pit Bull breeders are usually well-equipped with the knowledge of genetics and the technique [...]

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Why Dog Shampoo is Important

Too many people never stop to think of the kind of shampoo they are using to bathe their dog – until the dog shows an adverse reaction to it. A good dog shampoo is important for so many reasons. Unlike us, dogs cannot apply lotions and ointments to their skin if it gets [...]

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Understanding Your Dog’s First 3 Months

Dog training begins when you dog is just a puppy, but most of the training in the early stages is training yourself rather than the dog. As dogs and humans develop that "special bond," it is important to understand that he looks to you for education and guidance. It is in a dog's basic nature [...]

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Homemade Dog Food Tips

Before you start making your own homemade dog food, you need to know a couple of things. You need to find out what foods are toxic to your dog. You also should understand that preparing home made dog food may not be as easy as it sounds because it's very much like to preparing food [...]

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Find the Best Small Breeding Dog

A small breeding dog is the perfect pet for all of us who live in little cubbyhole-like apartments. Larger dogs, when stuffed into such flats, usually spend their time galloping from one end of the flat to the other in less time than you can say Indiana Jones and, with time, come to dolefully detest [...]

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The Facts About Panosteitis

Panosteitis is a bone disease which generally occurs in the young dogs that belong to some of the larger breeds, such as German shepherds, great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and basset hounds. It is the most common in German shepherds. Beyond being common in the younger members of large breeds, [...]

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Sit, Stay, Fetch: Ebook Review

We own and breed Staffordshire Bull Terriers and with a total of 5 dogs in what is a VERY small house, you might imagine that we have always been interested in dog training and dog training methods. So being a Dog-lover I first came across SitStayFetch while browsing on Clickbank and SitStayFetch appeared to dominate the [...]

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How to Clean Dog Urine

Your dog will be lured back to a spot that smells of urine and feces. So a quick and thorough clean up of any accidents is essential to fast housebreaking. Here are some pointers for how to clean dog urine: 1. Put dogs out frequently, especially puppies. I know it can be tiresome but you will save [...]

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Selecting Your Dog Breeder

Puppies start learning immediately. Reputable breeders are aware of this and are very involved in doing early training prior to you taking the pup into your home. They do constructive socialization, introduce the pup to the home environment and may even do some early potty training. A well-mannered, easily trained puppy is one of your [...]

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Should Your Dog Be Neutered?

Should your dog be neutered? Plainly and simply put, the answer is yes. Unless you plan on breeding your boy, then it is far better to seriously consider having him neutered. A lot of pet owners fear that neutering their male dogs will lead to changes in personality or other negative differences, [...]

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Dog Insurance

Dogs are great pets, always pleased to see their owners shown by the wag of their tails. They do not complain and are a way to de-stress from everyday life. Taking your pet out for a walk or for a simple game with the Frisbee can ensure a healthy workout for you and in the [...]

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Choosing The Right Dog Food

There are 72,114,000 dogs in the United States, according to the 2007 census. With over 72 million dogs in a sales demographic, you can see why there are so many different types and varieties of dog food. The dog food industry definitely has some competition. With so many different dog food companies vying for your dog [...]

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The Fundamentals of Dog Breeding

The Goals of Dog Breeding: Good temperament should be the first goal in breeding. Every breeder should be on the lookout for shyness, fear of strangers, refusal to leave a common environment, fear of unexpected changes and excessive activities in their dogs and decide if they want these characteristics to be passed onto the puppies. These [...]

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Dog Training Leads

When training your dog, whether it's a puppy or a dog that's new to you and your family, you of course are going to need some proper equipment to help you do this effectively and safely. Someone new to the world of dog training can be very surprised and overwhelmed with the many different items [...]

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Avoiding Dog Bites

Dog bites are a scary thought all on their own, but when it involves a child, it is even worse. Children are vulnerable and they are defenseless, and for a dog driven to predator or pack mentality, they are extremely easy prey. One key mistake, however, is thinking that the only thing you [...]

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Dog Health Questions

There are lots of questions that dog owners should ask regarding their dog’s safety and health. How often should the dog visit the veterinarian? For most dogs, they should visit their vet once a year for their vaccinations. For puppies, they should visit their vets more often since they require frequent vaccination boosters. If your dog [...]

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Is My Female Coming Into Season?

One of the commonest questions asked by dog owners who have a bitch that has not been desexed, is - Is my bitch coming into season? To help you know - it's VERY IMPORTANT to know your dogs age, as accurately as possible! A bitch can come into season from the age of 6 months - [...]

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Breeding Your Dog: Pros and Cons

Before deciding to breed your female dog there are some positive and negative considerations that owners should consider. Breeding your dog is not an inexpensive or easy task if you are seriously planning on making the best possible selection of a male dog. There are serious health considerations with regards to breeding dogs that should [...]

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Why Dog Training Leashes Are Important

Dog training leashes are not only important, they are the most popular tools for dog training as well. This is especially true if you need something that is reliable, specifically if your dog is excitable or likes to lunge. Naturally, of course, dog training leashes are used in conjunction with a collar as [...]

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Training Activities You Should Not Do

Have you ever noticed that someone is always telling you that you can't do the things that you like to do with your dog? For instance, ever since I began my career as a dog trainer every one has told me that I should never, under any circumstances, play tug-o-war with my dogs. [...]

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Is Dog Breeding Right For You?

Becoming a dog breeder may be worth exploring if caring for dogs brings you great fulfillment. Although there is a lot of money in becoming a breeder, it's preferred that your motivation isn't the potential income but rather a genuine love and interest in dogs, vast knowledge of a particular breed of dog and a [...]

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Importance of Dog Nutrition

There was a time when no one gave a second thought to whether their dogs nutritional needs were being met. At that time, any old dog food would do. Now however, after study and research, we have learned that a quality food, wet or dry will impact our dogs health. A quality dog food has [...]

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House Breaking Your Puppy

House breaking your dog is vital, whether it is a puppy or an older dog – and that old adage about not being able to teach an old dog new trick is not true at all. Your dog needs to know where he should do his business – and with dog training, it is [...]

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Starting Your Own Breeding Business

Starting a dog breeding business is an endeavour that can be exceptionally rewarded, but at the same time, one that has its own challenges. The dog breeding world has expanded greatly, and now people who love dogs and love breeding them can make a living out of their passion. Professional breeders are always looking to raise [...]

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Beginners Guide to Dog Breeding

If you are fond of one particular breed of dog and you are a dog-breeding beginner, you might wish to consider committing to the improvement of your favorite breed. Usually this involves working with a particular bloodline and try to create specific traits for future generations. All a dog-breeding beginner needs, as far as dogs are [...]

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Dog Care and Grooming at Home

I don't know about the area you live in, but it costs close to $30 for the most basic trip to the pet groomer in my town. And I don't even have a dog with long fur or any special needs. For more deluxe treatments, the prices quickly go up. Even if you do the grooming [...]

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Skin Care For Your Dog

Dogs are very sensitive and affectionate. Dogs obey and follow instructions if they are put into practice from the puppy stage. Dog care is not a simple procedure. One has to know a lot of things about dogs. Dogs are to be regulated in their food habits, personality, the toe nail lengths, and sensory organs. Dog’s [...]

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Dog Health: A Complete Guide

Knowing when to take your dog to the vet and when to let him "self-regulate" is a pretty tricky business - how do you tell when he needs to see a professional? After all, it's not as if you can rely on your dog to let you know. Nobody likes forking out $80 for a needless [...]

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A Picture of My Dog

This is my dog Gus. He's a 11 year old Lab, German Shepherd cross. This is the first dog that i've owned, and I really don't know how I could ever own another dog after Gus....maybe cloning will be more mainstream by then! Anyway, you can see here that Gus [...]

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Health Insurance For Your Dog

Most dog owners in America have not arranged for pet health insurance, and I'm not quite sure why. We all know just how important it is to have health insurance; so it makes sense that we should consider veterinary pet insurance to protect our pets. It may at first look like just another regular expense; that [...]

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More Tips to Teach Your Pup

Training your new puppy is a great experience! You and your puppy will develop a strong bond and your puppy will behave much better as a new member of your family. Before you jump into it, you need to know the right way to train your puppy. If you use the wrong approach, you could actually [...]

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Walking Your Dog on a Leash

Did you know that one of the biggest problems for dog owners is leash walking? Every week I get a call from someone complaining about the way their dog pulls. It can actually be dangerous for you to walk your dog if he is a really bad puller. I've seen people dragged down and hurt by [...]

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7 Tips For Training Your Pup

Is your dog well-behaved? Does he come when you call? Does he stay when you tell him to? Does he look at you when you talk to him? Recently, I called to make a reservation at a hotel which advertises "pets welcome." After the agent was reading me the pet policy, I assured him that my [...]

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