Group Puppy training classes are a great way to get started with both obedience training and socializing your new puppy. Puppies can start learning new tricks as early as 6 weeks old, so it is never too early to get started. There is no better time to get started with the socializing and basic obedience [...]
Something that skyrockets too fast into the national limelight is definitely not immune from misunderstanding. What is even more mystifying is that many an ignorant enthusiast or fan is usually the most guilty of this type of offense. Let’s take the portuguese water dog for example. While it may look like any other house dog, [...]
Many people fancy having a dog to keep them company in an apartment, mainly because they are lonely.Pet lovers will be happy to learn that there are various breeds of dogs to consider for apartment dwelling.
These dogs are best for an apartment as they not only are small and fit, but they also are [...]
When I took my daily early morning walk with my dog today at the local park, we ran across a loose dog. Normally, that in itself is no reason for alarm. Because I have lots of experience recognizing aggressive body language in dogs, I could tell from a distance that something about this dog was [...]
When a dog whines it is trying to communicate. One of the first actions a dog learns is to whine. The hungry puppy whines to let its mother know that it is hungry. The mother dog feeds the puppy and the puppy learns that whining produces the desired result.
A puppy will continue to whine [...]
Dog is man’s best friend, it’s a cliché but it’s still true. It is also a cliché but very true that when you look at some dogs, they look like they owners. Actually, the allergic reactions that your dog is getting to food, fleas, biological disturbances, are exactly the same ones that you [...]
A British Bulldog’s medical records will generally not hold much weighty problems, but if there is one single concern that owners have to come to terms with, it would be overheating. All dogs have their own strategies for dealing with the pestering of humidity, but the condition sometimes proves too much for the bulldog. Even [...]
Sooner or later, every shar pei owner is bound to learn about the association between a shar pei’s coat and its relative need for training. This very ancient dog breed can develop personality issues without early training, but of the two coat types (horse coat and brush coat), the horsecoat needs it the most.
Let’s [...]
I have learned about an easy and effective way to stop your dog digging in the yard and garden. I went with my neighbor to run some errands the other day. When we returned to his house about 3 hours later we couldn’t even drive through the gate. That’s because his pack of dogs had [...]
Many have come to think that housetraining a puppy is essentially bringing around a stack of old newspapers. But contrary to such a limited view, what is also known as housebreaking calls for tons of patience, vigilance, and loyalty likewise to your dog. By following the procedures outlined below, you can minimize house soiling [...]
