Archive for June, 2010

The Bond of Dog Obedience Training

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 11:50 pm  
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The Bond of Dog Obedience Training

Getting your dog to understand what you want him do when given certain commands is the purpose behind dog obedience training. It is a communication process between owner and dog that creates a bond that is vital to the safety of the dog, his owner, and those around him.Dogs are naturally social creatures that in the wild live in packs. When brought into a home a dog becomes a part of the family pack, and just like in the wild there is a natural… Continue reading

Disc Dog Sport

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 9:44 pm  
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Disc Dog Sport

Dog and handlers have always been working as a tandem when guarding castles or hunting down foxes or hares. These duties have a high requirement of communication between the two to properly execute instructions. But for people who enjoy more of a spotlight image on themselves and their dogs, there is the Disc Dog sport. The sport is based on the simple concept of throwing a disc and having them fetch it. The concept has evolved to include speed, grace and calisthenics into the… Continue reading

Mastiff Dog Breed Health And Care Tips And Advice

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 9:00 pm  
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Mastiff Dog Breed Health And Care Tips And Advice

Mastiff dogs, surprisingly, don’t need much more than the average dog but just like any other breed of dog, they want and need lots of love and patience. Mastiffs, whether they are the English, the Magnificent American Bandogge or even the Brazilian are loving and trustworthy companions. They are “inside the home” dogs, not backyard dogs. They need social companionship, and want to be treated as members of the house. Without this social interaction with family members, they can be prone to… Continue reading

Australian Kelpie Facts And Information

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 8:47 pm  
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Australian Kelpie Facts And Information

The Kelpie is an Australian breed that was developed, it is said, from mixes with the wild dingo and the Collie for the purpose of creating a breed that could herd sheep and be resilient enough to withstand the extremes of climate in Australia. A dog that works sheep needs to have quick movement and great speed, but must be soft enough not to bite or terrorize the flock.
It is also a dog that should respond to the commands of its human master… Continue reading

Choosing A Family Dog – Which Breeds Are Good With Children?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 8:35 pm  
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Choosing A Family Dog – Which Breeds Are Good With Children?

When choosing a dog for a family, it’s important to choose a breed carefully. Particularly nervous or highly strung breeds would not be great around children, particularly younger kids. In their desire to play with this cute new addition to the household, they may frighten or irritate the dog, which could lead to defensive behaviour like nipping or biting your children.

Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers make great family dogs. They love attention, and are extremely friendly. They are… Continue reading

Maltese Eye Stain – Easy Home Remedy For Canine Tear Stains

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 6:13 pm  
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Maltese Eye Stain – Easy Home Remedy For Canine Tear Stains

If you have been struggling to find out how to get rid of your pet’s eye stain or tear stain discharge I can totally relate to what you are going through. We have several Maltese dogs in our family and a few of them unfortunately had severe Maltese eye stain problems. At first we did not know what to do. The stains ran down their faces from the inside corner of their eyes down each side of their nose and it was… Continue reading

How Important Is Pet Dental Care?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 6:05 pm  
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How Important Is Pet Dental Care?

Dental care is an important part of caring for your pet. Just like humans – dogs have teeth that can cause problems if they are not cared for with a proper dental routine. You may have already noticed, but dogs can suffer from bad breath just like humans can.
Your vet is an important part of this dental care. Ask your vet to show you how to brush your pets’ teeth properly. Your vet knows how to brush their teeth properly so your beloved pet doesn’t get gum disease or any of the… Continue reading

Exciting Things You Can Do With Your Dog

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm  
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Exciting Things You Can Do With Your Dog

As well as having fun and playing games with your dog, there are many other exciting ways of enjoying and spending time with your dog. The following are some suggestions. Not all will be suitable for all dogs, so do not try something that would not be in the best interests of you or your dog. In general, a friendly, well-adjusted, well-behaved dog with an enthusiastic, sensible owner will be able to enjoy more situations than a dog who is anti-social or badly… Continue reading

Dog Fighting undercover part3

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm  
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KSPR Humane Society Yorkshire Terriers Rescued from Alleged Puppy Mills

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 5:05 pm  
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Nearly 100 dogs rescued from the Ozarks last week are recovering in a Humane Society of Missouri facility in St. Louis. www.kspr.com Last Friday, Greene County authorities seized 93 dogs from what they call a deplorable puppy mill. The owners have signed the animals over to the Humane Society of Missouri. The rescued Yorkshire Terriers were shaved and bathed after they were saved from cages on a Pleasant Hope property. “In some cases performing the exam was difficult because there was so much matting they were like little mummies,” says Steven Schwartz… Continue reading

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