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22nd September 2009
A dog can be man's best friend or his worst nightmare! Every year dogs are given back to the breeders, or handed over to animal rescue centers because the owner just couldn't cope...
It's true - a dog is for life - and it can sometimes be a handful, bu... Read >
Author: Anita Watson21st September 2009
Your pet’s health is important to you. After all, they are part of your family! Sadly, dogs of all ages are subject to hip dysplasia; however, in most cases, the symptoms do not begin to show until the middle or later years in a dog's life. This disea... Read >
Author: Dr. Jack Stevens, DVM16th September 2009
No one knows when the concept of using assistance animals for the blind first came into being. It is suggested that dogs have been used in such a capacity in various cultures for a very long time. It is known, however, that there was no formal guide dog... Read >
Author: Jerrymace01st September 2009
Just as we are vulnerable to acquiring certain diseases, our dogs can also get them. And in the same way that our body feels terrible when we are sick, our pets can also feel weak and tired when they are inflicted with a disease. One of the rather commonl... Read >
Author: AnneMing25th August 2009
Are you the owner of a new dog and you’ve been wondering how to train a German Shepherd. Training a German Shepherd can be a very fulfilling and enjoyable task.
While all dogs "speak" the same language there are several key things that you should kn... Read >
Author: Ty Brown 18th August 2009
Most dog owners do not really think of the possibility that their dog will acquire diabetes. Thus, they do not take any preventive measures, only to realize too late that their dog already has one. The number of dogs diagnosed with such disease is increa... Read >
Author: CristianStan18th August 2009
Does the Dog's Breed Matter?
This is a controversial issue. There are some who believe quite strongly that certain breeds have innate traits of aggression that make them more likely to inflict harm on human beings than other types of breeds. Opponents ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law13th August 2009
Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize. Providing your dog with these needs will keep him happy, healthy, and may even add extra... Read >
Author: Jerrymace11th August 2009
Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize. Providing your dog with these needs will keep him happy, healthy, and may even add extra... Read >
Author: Joseph M.19th July 2009
Pet Separation Anxiety can be one of the most widespread complications that dogs acquire. Just like humans, it's an anxiety disorder, which is a state of agonizing panic brought on by the dog"s separation from its owner(s). Or in plain English, in the mor... Read >
Author: petlover001018th July 2009
Dogs are pack animals, and the dog owner(s) are part of their pack. So when you leave, dogs with separation anxiety don't understand that you are not abandoning them, and will try to go with you or even try to prevent you from leaving.
With dogs being ... Read >
Author: Sally Canela14th July 2009
Many people might not know this, but the German Shepherd essentially has two layers of fur to guard its body. And it is surprisingly easier to take care of than predicted. The 1st layer of the covering which is close to the body is close-knit and soft. It... Read >
Author: Jack Greene12th July 2009
For pet owners, traveling does not have to cause too much inconvenience. Dogs can be brought anywhere by a portable kennel without having to put them on leash. Leaving your dog inside the car or finding a good place to tie the dog up was not be worried fo... Read >
Author: nanazain15th June 2009
Does your dog exhibit repetitive and quirky behaviour such as chasing it's tail, biting the air, or licking parts of it's body constantly? If the answer is yes, then your dogs behaviour may be a result of an anxiety condition known as Canine Compulsive Di... Read >
Author: Ivan Ojounru05th June 2009
Schutzhund is the German word for working dog. It is specific training in obedience, tracking and protection. The breeds most commonly trained in Schutzhund are Dobermans, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Belgian Malinois. These particular breeds are kn... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol01st May 2009
Regularly grooming your dog not only has the added benefit of making him look and smell good; grooming your dog on a regular basis also gives you the opportunity of deepening the bond you have with your pet and for checking his general health.
If you h... Read >
Author: Ivan Ojounru17th April 2009
We have all grown up with at least one hero in our life, but how many people can call their hero Duke or Spot? The answer- anyone who has had their life saved by a rescue dog.
Whether it is a house fire, tornado rubble, leftovers from an earthquake, o... Read >
Author: Judd Snell16th April 2009
In today's world, people feel a need for security, for themselves and their families. Some people want to keep their property or business secure from intruders. Although alarm systems can do the job, many people choose to get a dog instead. In certain bre... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol23rd March 2009
Dogs often develop hot spots where they lick and chew constantly. A hot spot like this on the front paw near the wrist or the outside rear leg can turn into an Acral (relating to limbs ) Lick Granuloma. The spot becomes red, irritated and an open sore. Th... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol13th March 2009
It is estimated that around 10% of dogs suffer from an exaggerated negative reaction to being left alone. This fearful response to being left alone is referred to as separation anxiety. We are not entirely sure as to why exactly separation anxiety occurs,... Read >
Author: Ivan Ojounru11th March 2009
Before you start searching for an apartment there are several items that all renters should go over. If you have pets or a unique situation, you should do some research about what to expect and what is possible or impossible. When it comes to bringing a p... Read >
Author: andrew10th March 2009
The majority of dog owners will experience the craziness exhibited dogs when we pick up their leads, unless of course you have mastered the art of being the pack leader and your dog waits patiently for you to get ready to take him out, something which is ... Read >
Author: Saddles and Tack10th March 2009
Hip dysplasia in dogs is a very common disease, especially in young dogs, and happens as a result to an abnormal development of the hip joints. The most affected breeds are the large and the medium ones, but it can also affect the small breeds. The most c... Read >
Author: AnneMing20th February 2009
Guard dogs are often chosen by animal lovers who are looking to add a little security to their homes. Although a dog can not replace is what a security system and a comprehensive plan, prepare watchdogs can not only help keep your home safe, but also to k... Read >
Author: Olivier Roland07th February 2009
Ever since 9/11 and the explosive growth of crime in our cities and neighborhoods, concerned and frightened citizens everywhere have been increasingly interested in protecting their property, and more importantly, those they love.
Modern technology has p... Read >
Author: Webreporter30th January 2009
The German Shepherd Dog is a very noble breed with excellent working abilities. These dogs are capable of performing long hours of physical exercise without showing signs of extreme exhaustion. They are often used as police dogs, guard dogs, search and re... Read >
Author: MS du Toit28th January 2009
Are you just plain fed up? Does your pet go into a frenzy of destructive dog behavior whenever you leave him alone? Is separation anxiety in dogs making your hope of having a happy, well-behaved dog into a nightmare of facing a mess every time you come ... Read >
Author: Darlene Norris16th January 2009
If you have a pet then you will be responsible for taking care of him, and one of the most important aspects of health & care is dog grooming. All grooming needs quality combs, brushes and clippers that can be found at all pet supplies stores.
If you t... Read >
Author: JamesGosling16th January 2009
If you have a pet then you will be responsible for taking care of him, and one of the most important aspects of health & care is dog grooming. All grooming needs quality combs, brushes and clippers that can be found at all pet supplies stores.
If you t... Read >
Author: JamesGosling09th January 2009
Before families start searching for a dog, they usually have a distinct idea about the type of dog they want. Every type of dog needs the same care, there are distinctions between each of the different sizes that will affect you, your home and your famil... Read >
Author: SaraLovesDogs08th January 2009
Ask a person which is the most favorite animal he would like to keep at his home. In most of the cases answer would be dogs. There are many people who just love to keep dogs at their home. But keeping a dog at home is not very easy until you get your lo... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com07th January 2009
Before people start looking for a dog, they usually have a good idea about the type of dog they want. Every type of dog needs the same care, there are distinctions between each of the different sizes that will affect you, your home and your family.
... Read >
Author: SaraLovesDogs01st December 2008
When people start out as affiliates they think that if they offer something to people who want to make money on the internet, they will make money themselves. It's called selling shovels to gold diggers. Instead, you should look for niche affiliate market... Read >
Author: shokeen khan30th November 2008
A Houston dog bite lawyer is who you need to call if you've been the victim of a dog bite or attack in Texas. Estimated to cost victims over a billion dollars annually, dog bites are not only costly, but can leave lasting emotional damage. As for the medi... Read >
Author: Brett West24th November 2008
As early as the 1900’s the Red Cross was using Search and Rescue dogs (SAR dogs) to help find people who were lost. Many recognize the barrel-toting St. Bernard as the rescue dog who finds those lost in the snow. Originally used in the Alps, these first... Read >
Author: C.L. Hendricks24th November 2008
You've finally decided you want to get a dog, but how do you go about choosing a dog breed that will fit your personality and lifestyle. There are over 400 different dog breeds to choose from. You need to consider more than the outward appearance when pic... Read >
Author: Lamar Deane01st October 2008
When people start out as affiliates they think that if they offer something to people who want to make money on the internet, they will make money themselves. It's called selling shovels to gold diggers. Instead, you should look for niche affiliate market... Read >
Author: rimjim00623rd September 2008
Some people often just assume their dog is getting old when he starts to limp or when there is some stiffness evident. Often enough this is Hip Dysplasia and you should take action to help eliminate discomfort and pain as soon as possible. It is most comm... Read >
Author: Ray Darken17th September 2008
When people start out as affiliates they think that if they offer something to people who want to make money on the internet, they will make money themselves. It's called selling shovels to gold diggers. Instead, you should look for niche affiliate market... Read >
Author: optica000909th September 2008
There's a lot of different breeds of dogs, but among the world's most popular dog breeds there are a few that have been singled out as the most loyal, hard-working and intelligent. German Shepherds have long been valued for these qualities and more.
Th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th September 2008
People love their pets. And in many homes, Fido is simply another member of the family -- so much so that little thought may be given to what to do when a new baby arrives. But when it's time to bring a newborn home to meet the dog, parents need to keep a... Read >
Author: Julia Sullivan05th September 2008
It begins simply enough...all you need to do is type and you can make $225 a day with Process At Home and their rebate processing program. Just send us $197 and you will be seeing checks in as short of a time as 15 days from the time you begin the program... Read >
Author: Jess Ray25th August 2008
Guide dogs also known as assistance dogs or seeing eye dogs are trained to help people who are blind or partially blind around obstacles. The dog must learn how to be physically sound and desensitize to most public situations. Most seeing eye dogs are pri... Read >
Author: annaw13th August 2008
Dog doors, often referred to as doggie doors or pet doors are miniature swinging doors that, installed in a door or wall, will allow your dog or cat access to the backyard without making it necessary for someone to let them in and out. This would be conve... Read >
Author: Jennifer J12th August 2008
Dog doors, often referred to as doggie doors or pet doors are miniature swinging doors that, installed in a door or wall, will allow your dog or cat access to the backyard without making it necessary for someone to let them in and out. This would be conve... Read >
Author: Jennifer J01st July 2008
Working dogs are canines that are trained to perform special tasks, which cannot be done by ordinary breeds. One of the most common breeds of working dogs is the German Shepherd, otherwise known as the Alsatian. The working German Shepherd is often employ... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com01st July 2008
If you want to train working dogs, there are several breeds that you can teach tricks or special tasks. These include beagles, bloodhounds, Dobermans, Rottweilers, American Bulldog, Welsh Collie, and several other canine breeds. The German Shepherd is o... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com02nd May 2008
Bloat is the number one killer of large and deep-chested dogs such as Great Danes, German Shepherds and Dobermans. It is an emergency situation that could kill your pet in less than an hour. Bloat, formally called "Gastric Dilatation- Volvulus" (GDV) is a... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons03rd April 2008
German Shepherds, like any other living animal, can develop allergies to things around them. Sometimes these allergies are inherited through genetics and other times these allergies affect only your dog and can occur even though your dog's lineage does n... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan01st April 2008
Any breed of dog is going to have its share of health problems and a German Shepherd is no different. Before you bring your new German Shepherd pup home you should discuss potential German Shepherd health problems with your vet and your breeder so that y... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan25th February 2008
German Shepherds have an image problem of being inherently vicious when, in fact, they aren't. They were never bred to fight other animals or human beings. They were bred, however, to be extremely obedient and willing to please. So, if you ever read ab... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan19th February 2008
German Shepherd puppies are great little puppies that grow up into large wonderful dogs. A German Shepherd puppy for sale will come in several different colors such as black and brown, black and silver, black and tan, solid black, black and cream and sabl... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan11th February 2008
For both the individual and family owner the German Shepherd puppy is an excellent pet since they are athletic, energetic and bonding. The breed is also trained for search and rescue roles as well as police dogs. When you are choosing between German Sheph... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan07th February 2008
Making sure you give your dog adequate amounts of exercise is extremely important not only in preventing behavior problems, but also for the overall health of your pet. It can help keep you both happy. But not all dogs need the same amount of exercise so... Read >
06th February 2008
Version3: When purchasing a purebred German Shepherd, a great deal of research must be performed in advance of buying. Key questions a potential buyer must ask include the following. What is the history of the German Shepherd? What is the breed standard a... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan04th February 2008
The same question is always coming up: "Why do dogs bark?"
Let me start off by saying that your dogs barking is not necessarily a bad thing. It always seems like a lot of owners want their dogs to stop barking. Just like people, your dog has a voice an... Read >
Author: kevin anderson28th January 2008
The German Shepherd dog has a relatively short history though it is a well-loved and well-worked dog today. The breed began in Germany in 1899 and was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1911. Briefly renamed the Alsatian Wolf Dog due to ant... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan24th January 2008
In this article I will give you some of the reasons a dog will bark and what you can do to prevent it.
The main reason your dog will bark relentlessly at nothing in particular is due to the fact that it is suffering from pent up, nervous energy. Ask yo... Read >
Author: Oscar Jones23rd January 2008
Perhaps you think that all Siberian Huskies look alike. They most certainly do not. There is a wide variety within the breed. They come in many coat colors and eye colors. Their ears are usually pointed, but often are floppy. Their coats come in a va... Read >
Author: Andrew Preston23rd January 2008
The German Shepherd dog has a relatively short history though it is a well-loved and well-worked dog today. The breed began in Germany in 1899 and was registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1911. By World War I, over 48,000 German Shepherds wer... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan22nd January 2008
You need to know as much information as you can about any breed of dog before you adopt one. And, since the German Shepherd is a lot of dog, you need to know a lot of German Shepherd information before adopting or purchasing one! Not all dogs are alike.... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan22nd January 2008
When Al Gore testified before Congress after his movie An Inconvenient Truth was released, the Congress jokingly accused him of being a movie star. "Rin Tin Tin was a movie star!" Al Gore retorted. "I just have a little slide show." Rin Tin Tin was a f... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan18th January 2008
Basset Hound training is extremely important to your Basset Hound. Training period is the time for him to learn lots of things, from potty training to kennel training and can even progress as far as obedience training and training for shows and hunting. T... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons22nd August 2007
Also known as the Alsatian, the German Shepherd is a 'young' breed, having only been recognized as a distinct breed in the last 90 years. The German Shepard can trace its roots back to a range of shepherding dogs in Germany, and some groups tried to infor... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin25th July 2007
In all dogs diagnosed to have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, the German Shepherd Dog is very often seen as well as the Rough-coated Collie. One estimate shows that about 70% of all dogs diagnosed with EPI are German Shepherds while 20% are Rough-coate... Read >
Author: spitfiregsd17th May 2007
Written By Nick Shaw
An online forum is a way to hold an ongoing discussion by multiple users over time. The term has also been used when referring to the software application that creates the forum. Other names for an online forum are message boards... Read >
Author: Nick Shaw30th April 2007
A dog's disability may occur from an illness, injury or physical handicap. The degree of disability may be slight or may be incapacitating. Whatever reason for your dogs suffering will have a great effect on you as your pet's guardian.
If you adopt a... Read >
Author: The Online Marketing Strategies09th April 2007
Are you a blogger? Do you own your own blog? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you need to know that you can make money off of your blog, good money at that. Are you interested in learning how? Read on and I’ll share some tips from th... Read >
Author: AdamHeist27th March 2007
German Shepherds loyal,smart and suited for a wide variety of tasks as well as making great family pets. They've been popular ever since they were introduced after the first world war. As they make good family pets, here is a bit of information you may wa... Read >
Author: David Lee30th January 2007
If you have kids, you should seriously consider getting them pets. That being said, which ones should you choose?
So you’ve finally broken down and decided to get your kids a pet! Before you welcome Rover or Spot into your house, you need to decide ... Read >
Author: Hal Storm16th January 2007
Are you fortunate enough to live with a German Shepherd? Then you know that they are extremely active dogs. They need lots of exercise. They are bold, determined, and smart, requiring a lot of attention. German Shepherds are also naturally dominant dogs s... Read >
Author: David Lee27th December 2006
Like humans, our canine friends can suffer back pain. It is especially prevalent in small breeds like Dachshund and Lhasa apso, but bigger breeds like German Shepherds and Great Danes can also suffer. Additionally, dogs that are overweight are more like... Read >
Author: Sherry Massey05th December 2006
German shepherds are undoubtedly one of the more popular dogs among families and god enthusiasts. Unfortunately, they can be susceptible to certain health problems that you need to watch out for.
German Shepherds and Hip Problems
Make no mistake ab... Read >
Author: John Grimes07th November 2006
German shepherd dog training is enjoyable because German Shepherds are intelligent dogs that may be taught behaviors easily. They respond well to most any type of dog obedience training whether you use clicker training to teach commands, or other reward m... Read >
Author: Dean Iggo29th July 2006
A German Shepherd puppy is irresistible, and German Shepherds are great dogs. They make excellent companions and loving, protective members of the family. They're highly intelligent, athletic, self-confident, and extremely alert. They're naturally devoted... Read >
Author: Jim Lance21st May 2006
Often you read about a heroic canine in various dog articles or you see a scent tracking dog on the local TV news in extreme heroic or tragic situations. Have you ever thought to yourself, my dog can do that! While it is true that a trained scent dog ca... Read >
Author: Janis Cazares07th May 2006
Anyone who knows me for more than five minutes becomes acutely aware that I am truly obsessed with the City of Light. Yes, Paris is the place for me. Since I was a child, I have been enamoured with Paris; the culture, the language, the history, the roma... Read >
Author: Shannon Lynnes Heggem26th March 2006
Dogs are a man's best friend. That has always been the belief ever since. Why not? Because of their care, loyalty and sweetness to their owners, people will have a hard time not loving them.
Unfortunately for some dog owners and some people, the dog b... Read >
Author: Michael Colucci04th December 2005
Dogs called German Shepherds were first exhibited at shows in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century but they were hardly Shepherds as we know them today being rough coated, short tailed and rather resembling mongrels. The German Shepherd Dog a... Read >
Author: John Lewis26th August 2005
We have all grown up with at least one hero in our life, but how many people can call their hero Duke or Spot? The answer- anyone who has had their life saved by a rescue dog.
Whether it is a house fire, tornado rubble, leftovers from an earthquake, o... Read >
Author: eric shannon
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