Here are some suggestions for building basic training skills to make your dog less aggressive and more friendly to strangers:
THE BASICS:
All puppies benefit from simple play-training exercises. Spending 10 minutes per day improving a puppy's basic skills will allow more exciting play opportunities to develop, without the risk of problems that come from a...
"If there is no heaven for dogs, then I want to go where they go when I die."
Anonymous
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
Roger Caras
"Every boy who has a dog should also have a mother, so the dog can be fed regularly"
Anonymous
"I've seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that...
Veterinary pet insurance is almost as important as a human being's health insurance: it saves the pet owner a lot of money in doctor's fees and health care in the event that a pet falls ill. Pets of all sorts such as dogs, cats, and even exotic pets can be insured through veterinary pet insurance.
Veterinary pet insurance, like any human health insurance,...
For many pet owners, their furry friends are considered another member of their family. When a cat's health or a dog's health is in jeopardy, pet owners feel the need to get them any veterinary help possible, which can often end up costing pet owners quite a bit of money. Luckily there are many pet insurance companies standing by, ready to give pet owners...
Who can resist a furry face and affectionate brown eyes? Pets are beyond the status of family members in most American households. Pet owners' desire to cherish and pamper their pets has resulted in an uproar of products and services. For those seeking to avoid the hassle of pet stores and nuisance of retail price, the online realm has opened up a variety...
Every pet looks and feels better once it has been properly groomed. Unfortunately, there are a lot of pet grooming supplies and a pet owner needs most of them. Fortunately, both dog and cat pet supplies are available online and at discount prices.
There are some staples to pet grooming supplies that every pet groomer, whether it's the pet owner or a...
The laundry list of requirements for dog nutrition became even more complicated with the recent dog food recalls. Those who believed dog food was dog food are now scrutinizing every dog nutrition label. Fortunately, pet owners do not have to be experts in canine physiology to provide the proper dog nutrition.
Simply by assessing and tailoring to needs of...
The advances in animal medicine are almost in step with human health care. The latest gadgets and treatments are available to solve dog health problems and ensure a higher quality of life. However, the newest vet innovations are useless without a vigilant owner who can first detect these dog health problems.
Because symptoms can be very subtle, owners must...
Even people who do not like children find it difficult to resist the charms of cuddly little puppies nestled in their beds, or one special puppy exploring a person's face with its nose and tongue.
Puppies are defenseless for the first few weeks of their lives. Puppies are born blind and deaf; their eyes and ears do not open until they are two weeks old....
Most canine-lovers would agree with Roger Caras when he says: “Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe.” Every dog owner loves knowing that they have a constant companion. However, when Fido leaves an organic gift on the carpet floor or rips open the garbage bag every time they go to work, these may be signs that the dog...
Bringing a new puppy into your family is similar to bringing in a new baby in one respect: your life is no longer your own for the immediate future.
With one, you are getting up at all hours of the night for feedings. With the other, you are committing to the time and self-discipline needed for housebreaking puppies.
Sometimes, housebreaking puppies...
Dog training helps dogs socialize to human society. It teaches the dog to respond to human commands so it can be protected from harm. Effective dog training also keeps a dog from harming other animals or people.
Dog training used to be fairly simple and straightforward. Professional trainers taught obedience commands such as "sit," "stay," "heel," "come"...
Most people think a dog is healthy if it has a moist nose.
Dr. Richard P. Green laughs when he thinks how many times he has heard this dog health tale in his 33 years at Mont Clare Animal Hospital in Chicago.
"If a dog licks its nose, it will be wet.
If a dog doesn't lick its nose, it will be dry. That's all it means. There's no relationship between nose...
Think of dog grooming not as a chore, but as a great opportunity to spend quality time with your pet, pamper it for being a loyal companion and check for early warning signs of health problems.
Dog grooming routines should include brushing both your dog’s hair and teeth, bathing it and clipping its nails and ears.
Brushing a dog's coat is a key element of...
Everyone knows that dogs bark. It's their way of communication, and any aspiring dog owner should expect the home to be less quiet with the acquisition of a new pooch. Dog barking isn't bad in itself, and can even prove valuable as in cases where dogs have warned their owners of danger.
However, dog barking can get out of hand. Many dogs are prone to...
