How To Train A Dog

Many pet owners are against dog obedience training, even though they may or may not know much about it. In fact, if you have a new puppy, you should really look into all of the advantages and disadvantages of the training so you can make an educated decision on whether to enroll your pet or [...]

Begin leash training dogs as early as possible. Puppies learn quicker than adult dogs. The first skill most puppies learn is how to walk on a leash.
 
All dogs should first be taught to wear a collar that is the right size. Dog collars cannot be too big as to fall off or too tight as [...]

The use of Rimadyl for dogs has been around for a while now. Whenever you realize the Glucosamine and Chondroitin tablets just aren’t performing enough to relieve your dog’s joint discomfort, Rimadyl for dogs is the next step. The tablets contain the drug Carprofen; which is really a non-steriod, anti-inflammatory treatment that was once used [...]

Yorkshire terriers can be quite uncooperative when you’re making an attempt to train them.  My Yorkie doesn’t listen and can become quite mutinous when I’m working with her.  I formerly owned a Yorkie and had a similar issue.  This time I have learned more about Yorkshire terriers and dogs in general and I need to [...]

Dotson dogs are much more commonly known as Dachshunds and are a low maintenance addition to any household. They’re recognized for their lengthy body set on four brief legs and many of you could have heard them referred to like a “wiener dog”. If your interested in owning one of these lively animals; you’ve your [...]

When your female dog is coming into her heat cycle, the first sign is usually swelling of the vulva. Sometimes, the swelling will happen a week before starting to bleed, or sometimes right before. In addition, your female dog might start to act weird, trying to hump other female dogs, or your legs. You will probably notice that she is licking herself more than usual as well.

There is a new trend that’s quickly gaining popularity, primarily due to the increasing popularity of the internet. Custom dog houses are becoming popular all over the world. Many celebrities have been doing this for years: building extravagant homes for their pets to live their lives in. While our dogs usually have the run of our homes, a custom dog house gives them their own fun little domain to watch over, while staying comfortable.

Next to cancer; bloat in dogs is the second leading cause of death in dogs. Most symptoms can be hard to narrow down such as: general restlessness, lack of appetite, reduced bowel movements, dry-heaving (dog tries to vomit, but can’t), hunched appearance (visualize the dog trying to raise the middle part of their back high up in the air), or the dog simply will not sit or lie down.

For the purposes of this article, the “backyard breeders” who take their two beloved pets and produce puppies will be disregarded. This article refers to professional breeders who isolate one ideal representation of a breed and make puppies of it. That’s right, this articles if about professional breeders and not those who take it as a leisurely pursuit.

Epilepsy in dogs isn’t a very common condition (2% of dogs), but does exist and happen to dogs all over on a daily basis. One of the most important things you can do to help your dog is to make sure they’re in a padded area with no solid objects, stairs, or other animals around that can do them harm as the seizures run their course.