08th September 2008
Dog barking can be a problem, perhaps more so for people living in apartment or other types of closely knit communities. It generally occurs when the dog is left home alone. To stop dog barking that is triggered by separation anxiety, let's first look at ...
08th September 2008
Dog urine odor can be a huge problem for some pet owners. The highly objectionable odor can overtake even the toughest noses. The reason the odor becomes so strong is clear. Dogs tend to urinate in the same spot repeatedly. Cleaning up the urine often isn...
06th September 2008
Dog health care must include regular rabies shots, although many dog owners do not keep their pets' vaccinations up to date. The misconception is that since the dog doesn't run free, it's not important.
Even though you keep your dog restrained on a lea...
20th August 2008
Bad news is one common cause of instant stress. Relief is much desired at that point, but it's difficult when our minds are racing around the problem that just arose. Perhaps you just heard that your job is on the line, or that your bank is demanding full...
17th August 2008
Instant stress relief is something many people would enjoy, especially those of us with too much to do and no real plan to get it done.
People who are disorganized can experience stress simply because of the disaster that they face every day. Rather th...
16th August 2008
Stress relief is something most of us can use, but finding it is not as easy as it could be. Exercising is one familiar method. So is relaxation to music. Both are good ways to relief stress, but there's one other non-invasive and drug-free treatment that...
13th August 2008
Is healthy dog food a myth? You've probably wondered, since hearing about the recent dog food recalls. Pet lovers like you fear that their dogs will suffer like so many others that ate food containing dangerous ingredients - wheat gluten and a product use...
12th August 2008
It's not easy to tell what is normal puppy behavior when the symptoms of bad behavior are similar. Puppies love to chew things, attack objects, and play with anything and everything that crosses their path.
This is all normal puppy behavior. Chewing he...
14th July 2008
Most people have heard of gun shy dogs. It's really a misnomer, because they aren't afraid of guns as such. They're afraid of any loud noises that resemble a gun being shot. This includes vehicles backfiring, fireworks, thunderstorms and, of course, gunfi...
09th July 2008
Are you reluctant to ask your veterinarian those touchy dog health questions? Some people accept the veterinarians' first suggestion for treatment without knowing all the options. They might be concerned about stepping on the veterinarians' toes by challe...
23rd June 2008
Dog training provides your dog with important lessons. They can save his life and they can protect you, your family, your neighbors and your household items.
Sadly, many dogs end up at the local pound because they never learned how to adapt to life wit...
09th June 2008
Understanding dog interactive behavior can protect you and your children, and it can protect your dog. Knowing what constitutes dog interactive behavior will help you to react safely.
Remember that dogs interact with each other through their behavior, ...
20th May 2008
Dog Nutrition plays a huge role in your puppy's growth and eventual good health. By not eating, he can develop certain nutrition-related problems later on. While not eating for a short time is not going to cause any long-term problems, it's important to m...
09th May 2008
Dog training isn't difficult, but it does require consistency and the right methods. If you issue a command, do so with authority. Some commands are taught together to be effective. Once you know the secrets to basic dog training, advanced training will c...
08th May 2008
Dog behaviors can confuse human owners, which makes it that much more difficult to bond with them. Once you gain a better understanding of why dogs do what they do, however, you'll be one giant step ahead in the bonding and training process.
One of the...
