http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Good job for deciding to take home a retired racing dog. For sure you are aware that having a retired racing dog for a pet can be a challenge. Nevertheless, greyhound dog training will find its way to success as long as you possess the characteristics of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239234_54.html 19th November 2009 Most of us know that having a pet dog is comparable to having a loyal friend who wants nothing but to please you. But what some of us do not know is that having a retired racing dog such as the greyhound is far different from having a chihuahua. Apart fro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239145_54.html 19th November 2009 Almost everybody, particularly dog owners, know that training a dog of any breed is a challenge. One challenge that is often present in every greyhound dog training is the issue regarding physical punishment. Many dog owners are seen rubbing the pet's ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1237406_54.html 18th November 2009 A flight of stairs in a home is yet another wild frontier for the rehomed greyhound to conquer. For some dogs, stairs are a baffling, brain-picking trick. Some dogs learn them soon enough. Some enthusiastic puppies give them a fearless go. But some adult ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1235350_54.html 16th November 2009 If your home has stairs, then you need to know that that is a dilemma for your greyhound. For most dogs, stairs are a totally bewildering puzzle. Some dogs can handle them, and for some reason, others cannot; rehomed greyhounds belong to this second grou... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1235167_54.html 16th November 2009 Isn't it relaxing and equally heartwarming to see a four-legged furry creature around the house? But would you still consider it relaxing if that four-legged member of the family knows nothing but bark the whole day, chews the furniture, digs the front la... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1231267_54.html 13th November 2009 Traveling with a pet, particularly with a Boston Terrier is not unusual. Many people, especially celebrities and other television personalities are seen traveling with their pampered pooch. Of course, you never have to be a celebrity in order to take your... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1226571_54.html 11th November 2009 Boston terrier training does not only mean training a boston terrier to do well in obedience or agility. Boston terrier training must also include housebreaking - one of the most important lessons a pet must learn. While housebreaking seems a challenging ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1226361_54.html 11th November 2009 If you own a boston terrier, you probably know that one of the health issues common to this breed has something to do with the skin. This breed is prone to skin problems and allergies triggered by inhalant, food, contact, fleas and bacteria. Inhalant a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1226095_54.html 11th November 2009 So how can border collie dog training affect the behavior of your border collie? Most owners definitely know the importance of training in their dog's life. In human world, dog training is just like sending the kids to school to learn what he is supposed ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1224400_54.html 10th November 2009 Regardless of breed, training is always a requirement in order to have a healthy and happy pooch. If you are considering of getting an athletic breed just like a greyhound, then you need to be well aware of the appropriate greyhound training tips and info... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1223991_54.html 10th November 2009 Border collie dog training can be done through various training methods. It could be positive reinforcement, training based on corrections and sometimes, training based on punishment. While positive reinforcement is commonly used by owners or handlers dur... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1222021_54.html 06th November 2009 Perhaps you have managed to attain positive result in Boston Terrier training. But the question is, will your Boston Terrier remain the well-mannered and happy dog you love when you brought him to travel with you? Boston Terriers love to be with their hum... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1221941_54.html 06th November 2009 English Bulldogs are famous in their own right. In addition to being one of the most popular household pets, they have also been widely featured in movies and television shows. Here is a collection of English Bulldogs known throughout the world. Butch ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1216946_54.html 04th November 2009 Ever wonder why English Bulldogs are called English Bulldogs? It was around 1568 when the term "bulldog" was first used to describe this breed. The term "bulldog" was used not only because the breed looks like a little bull but also because of the breed's... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1216774_54.html 04th November 2009 Now that you have decided to get a bichon, or perhaps who have already brought home one charming puffball, the next thing to consider is bichon frise training. Training a bichon is easy if the training starts early and continued consistently. And besides,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1214728_54.html 03rd November 2009 You know that you have managed to achieve successful result in bichon frise training. Then all of a sudden, you discovered dog urine scent in the doorway, table leg and other furniture in the house. How come these things happen when you are well aware tha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1214593_54.html 03rd November 2009 When you consider of getting a dog, say a bichon frise, you probably have considered bichon frise training as well. No matter how cute and cuddly a bichon frise is, without proper bichon frise training, that bichon frise has high risk of showing or develo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1214395_54.html 03rd November 2009 Despite the abundance of greyhound training sources found in the web or from word of mouth, many dog owners are still having difficulty training this athletic breed. These difficulties are more likely the result of misconceptions and trivial mistakes on t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1212074_54.html 02nd November 2009 Being bred for coursing game and racing, it is undeniably evident that greyhounds are extremely fast and athletic dogs. But apart from the roles they play in such games, this breed classified as hound dog have become popular as family pet given their quie... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1211828_54.html 02nd November 2009 Considering that all dogs need to manage their urge to walk and migrate, walking a dog is among the - if not the - best socialization drill, from a papillon training point of view. Therefore, pushing the dog to hurry through the whole activity is not fair... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1209577_54.html 30th October 2009 Given that not only papillons but all dogs have the built in drive to walk and migrate, walking a dog is arguably the best socialization drill, papillon training-wise, if not the best overall training exercise. Hence, its only fair to not rush the dog thr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1209296_54.html 30th October 2009 The habit of jealously guarding objects starts in a dog during its puppyhood. Owners may fail to notice, or think it cute for an adolescent dog to be protective of a possession or of a household item. In fact, this type of behavior is not suppose to be to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1207224_54.html 29th October 2009 The tendency to watch over prized objects grows and takes root in a dog during its puppyhood. Few things can possibly be cuter than a Havanese puppy gloating while curled around a bone, or a tennis ball. Nevertheless, this behavior is normally not suppose... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1206898_54.html 29th October 2009 Beagle training can be a lot fun and challenging at the same time. Before the big day - the arrival of your family's latest member, you need to secure the necessary beagle training supplies as much as possible. These include: Collar. A collar might be ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1202291_54.html 27th October 2009 Before you finally decide whether or not beagle is the right breed for you, you should have considered beagle training. Many dog owners brought home pets on impulse without considering the responsibilities connected with it - the reason why many dogs are ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1202137_54.html 27th October 2009 Beagle training, dog ownership in general is a big responsibility. Having a dog is comparable to having a baby. As parent, the task of feeding, grooming, caring and training falls upon your shoulder. You have to deal with it to make your dog happy and hea... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1201863_54.html 27th October 2009 Beagle owners definitely know how important Beagle training is. Apart from feeding and grooming, Beagle training is one of the most important tasks that must be done to fulfill every owner's dream of having an obedient pet. It is not impossible to trai... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1199650_54.html 27th October 2009 Dachshund training is always a challenge to some people. They are intelligent, no question about that. What challenges Dachshund owners is this breed's stubborn personality. They are determined to do what they want, chasing small animals or birds particul... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1199494_54.html 27th October 2009 Dachshund training need not be an impossible task, although sometimes it can be quite challenging. Yes challenging because of the fact that many dachshunds are strong-headed and determined. However, with the right training tools and methods, who says you ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1196706_54.html 23rd October 2009 Who says Dachshund training should be put aside when the snow starts to fall and cover the ground outside? Despite the cold temperature winter season brings, Dachshund training must not be stopped. You just have to prepare yourself so that you'll know wha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1196498_54.html 23rd October 2009 When every time you look out of your window and all you can see are holes in the yard made by Doxie, no doubt, Dachshund training is really necessary. We are all aware that it is part of a dog's nature to dig to bury his food or to chase after and reveal ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1194200_54.html 22nd October 2009 I was headed to the grocery one afternoon when I pass by a man and his dog having their dachshund training session. I noticed that the dog doesn't seem to respond well to the training given to him. Evidently, the man's furry companion would rather dig hol... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1193876_54.html 22nd October 2009 Training Labradors using the right training method is one way to make these four-legged creatures behave in a way that is acceptable to humans. Training also keeps them safe as well as provides for the safety both of other people and pets alike. Training ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1192438_54.html 21st October 2009 1. Know the breed. It would be best to do a little research prior to getting a greyhound, be it from a breeder or through dog adoption. Finding out essential details about this breed is one effective way towards successful greyhound training. 2. Learn ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1192338_54.html 21st October 2009 Despite the odds of Labrador dog training, it is not impossible to triumph in it. This breed's intelligence, in addition to their gentle, energetic and working personality, is what makes Labradors the most dependable and obedient breed of dog in the world... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1187600_54.html 20th October 2009 Often, dog owners are looking for effective ways to achieve successful Shih Tzu training. They spend time looking for ways on how they will be able to make Fluffy sit, stay, down and so on. They conquered the web, invade libraries or bookstores for books ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1187322_54.html 20th October 2009 Though they were originally bred for coursing game and racing, many people consider greyhounds as wonderful household pets. Concealed behind those long and powerful legs are usually quiet, gentle and affectionate animals that can get along well with child... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1187086_54.html 20th October 2009 Although Shih Tzus are eager to please and quick to learn, Shih Tzu training, specifically house breaking needs persistence and consistency due to the this breed's stubborn personality. As pack leader, the rules must be made consistently clear to avoid Sm... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1184118_54.html 19th October 2009 Probably by now, you have already decided the objectives of your Weimaraner training. As all purpose gun dog, it is expected that the Weimaraner is good in hunting at the same time protector of his family and territory. Thus Weimaraner training is usually... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1183734_54.html 19th October 2009 If you happen to own this so-called "Gray Ghost" dog, then you probably know that Weimaraner training is important due to this breed's personality and temperament. An all purpose gun dog, the Weimaraner was bred for speed, good scenting ability, courage a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1183547_54.html 19th October 2009 Dog aggression is actually among the behaviors that is easiest to misinterpret. Indeed, a puppy that nips, and an adult that likes to bowl over humans are both not aggressive, but surely are indeed in need of Havanese training. Without the help of a ca... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1180141_54.html 16th October 2009 In what circumstances is it necessary to stay that a dog is unbearably aggressive? Dog owners will read in this article the reasons as to why a dog that is a chronic foot-nipper is not really aggressive, but definitely in need just the same of some Havane... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1179840_54.html 16th October 2009 If you are one of those people who have just discovered how great these "Gentle Giants" are and contemplating to get one sooner, then Great Dane training is one of the things to be considered. Training is one of the most important parts of dog ownership. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1177106_54.html 15th October 2009 Basset Hound training may not be a very easy task because of this breed's strong-willed attitude. Being scent hounds with exceptional skill for tracking, they tend to follow what their noses tell them rather than obey commands of their masters. But tha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1176903_7.html 15th October 2009 Apart from socialization and potty training, the commands "sit" and "down" are usually the first two behaviors included in papillon training. You do not train a dog with these commands to prove that they are capable of doing various tricks. These commands... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1174072_54.html 15th October 2009 If you are a potential dog owner and is considering of getting a papillon, you are probably wondering how to train this elegant breed with large butterfly-like ears. Just like training other breeds, papillon training requires certain rules and methodologi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1167743_54.html 13th October 2009 Every dog owner aware of just how smart the dog at home is will soon wonder: exactly how much can I teach my dog? And of course, there is no exact way to answer this, since a dog can be taught as much as the owner wants. But if you are interested about th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1164307_54.html 12th October 2009 Returning home from a hard day's work, among the most priceless things one can look forward to is a poo- and pee-free couch, slippers, table legs, etc. But in terms of your budget, it is hardly priceless at all since it can be made possible by consistent,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1163999_54.html 09th October 2009 Boxer dogs are friendly and lively to their families but very suspicious when it comes to strangers. Their alertness, agility, and strength make them formidable guard dogs and used as service dogs, guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, police dogs in K9... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1162348_54.html 09th October 2009