Ozzie, my four-month old Rottweiler peered up at me with his big brown eyes, as I temporarily left him for a very important surgical procedure. As much as it broke my heart to drop off my “baby” at the local humane society, I know it was the responsible thing to do. What Ozzie doesn’t know • Read More »
I have to admit, I had no idea what this article was going to be about. I was at the beach, totally relaxed, with not a care in the world. I sat down to write this article several times and I was drawing a complete blank. I sat and looked at the empty screen and • Read More »
Congratulations on your new puppy or dog! Dogs are wonderful companions and huge amounts of fun. But they also require a lot of care, training, exercise and understanding. This article provides brief tips on getting started with your new pet. Most puppies are VERY active and love to run, play, chew, and potty on the • Read More »
A dominant dog can rather quickly become an overly aggressive dog, which can then end up in a serious dog bite attack. Dog bite injuries can be complicated. Knowing the potential signs and signals of an aggressive dog may help to stave off an attack. No one wants to be bitten by a dog. There • Read More »
Does your dog get anxious? A typical Vet may prescribe a pharmaceutical product. While smaller in dose, it’ll be one of the popular human anti-anxiety drugs such as Prozac, Clomicalm or Elavil. These drugs are not without serious side effects. Consider the following more natural alternatives… Herbs Valerian is a mild sedative that calms and • Read More »
Dog training basics are simple. Especially if the critter is young then it becomes really simple for you but keeping aside strict time for training is also a very important thing. Keep the training fun, motivated and relaxed. This should be a participating area where both of you can bond. Get yourself some basic dog • Read More »
There’s a few rules you need you understand before teaching a dog tricks. If you keep those few rules in mind firmly before you try to teach a single trick, you’ll have less trouble and you will be amazed at what you can teach most any dog. Keep your temper. That means that if you • Read More »
Can it be just house owners that have puppy training problems or are these worse for apartment owners?. I am quite often asked about the best way of organizing a potty training spot. Should it be situated outdoors or indoors? It is not as foolish as it may sound. Some people reside in apartments but • Read More »
For many dog owners, having an outdoor dog kennel can mean the difference between keeping a dog and finding it a new home. For others, the dog is not a family pet but a working or hunting partner. Here too an outdoor kennel is a must. There are many reasons that a backyard kennel can • Read More »
It is a joyous feeling to be around a well trained dog. Trained dogs are very sociable. In addition to that, they are also at a lesser risk of biting since they do not jump up on people. Even in environments which are very distracting, these trained dogs stay calm. Some dogs are abandoned in • Read More »