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Your Dog's Eyes (2)

Most dog owners, if not all of them, never consider looking into their pet's eyes for signs of illness, especially dogs with hair over their eyes. There is a myth that cutting the hair away from a dog's eyes will cause blindness, but, in fact, a dog's... Read >

Your Dog's Eyes (1)

The eye, in dogs, as in all animals, is the most specialized of the sensory organs. As such, it is highly sensitive to trauma, infection and disease, both acquired and hereditary. Because dogs can't tell their owners when they are suffering irritation... Read >

Dog Behavior - What To Do When Your Dog Is Being Bullied

What are the signs of "dog bullying" and how can you prevent your dog from being bullied by other dogs? There are dogs out there that bully other dogs when in a "doggie environment", such as a dog park, dog daycare, or a beach area designated for dogs ... Read >

Total Puppy Care 1: Never Select A New Puppy Without The Following Considerations

He won't be nearly as expensive as your new car and probably won't last as long as your home, but your new puppy is bound to be more a part of your everyday life than any other single acquisition you can imagine. The handsome, healthy, well-mannered d... Read >

New Puppy Advice – The Do's Of Adding A New Puppy To The Family

Being a dog enthusiast and the proud owner of four different breed types, I just adopted a brand-new puppy for the first time in over three years. With all of the reading and education that I have done on dogs, dog training, health, nutrition etc., gettin... Read >

New Puppy Advice – The Don'ts Of Adding A New Puppy To The Family

Endless books, magazines, and Internet articles have addressed the basics when getting a new puppy. But regardless of just how simple and repetitive puppy care information may become, like anything else in life, always refer back to those basics for timel... Read >

Predicting Temperament (Part 2)

good rule of thumb for predicting temperament is to take a look at the mother, and if possible, the father of a litter. Having ruled out that factor, you can draw on the research which has been done by the experts. Just recently there was an article ... Read >

Predicting Temperament (Part 1)

Nobody wants a dog with a bad disposition. It's not much fun to own a dog which is not people-oriented either. Out of sentiment, people will keep unsatisfactory dogs because they cannot bring themselves to part with them. Others pass such dogs around, and... Read >

Dog Tricks: How To Teach Your Dog To Cross His Paws

A simple and adorable trick that you can easily teach your dog or puppy is to have her cross her paws. Many pets will do this by accident and it always puts a smile on my face when I witness this cute sitting posture. You can easily teach train your d... Read >

Canine Cardiac Disease – How Common Heart Murmurs In Dogs Could Be The Result Of CCD

If your dog gets diagnosed with a common heart murmur problem, it may be a sign of canine cardiac disease. According to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a heart murmur results from blood flow running through the heart that is abno... Read >

Destructive Chewing: A Simple Reason Why Your Dog Is Eating Everything In Sight

Before you can train your dog to stop his destructive chewing habits, you must first identify the type of chewing that your pet is demonstrating. There are different reasons why puppies and dogs engage in this habit, as well as a variety of ways to fix th... Read >

Poisonous Plants – Common Indoor Houseplants That Can Kill Your Dog

For those of you that keep your dog inside of the house at all times and away from outdoor dangers from poisonous plants, you may feel relatively safe but there are plenty of precautions to take in what indoor plants you choose to have around the house. ... Read >

Poisonous Plants – Common Backyard Plants That Can Kill Your Dog

As you stand in your backyard, envisioning the new landscaping plans and garden design that have been in development all winter long, you imagine what your new backyard haven will look like when it is finally landscaped. You try to visualize how green... Read >

Dog Training Methods: How Dog Training Has Evolved Over The Last Few Decades

When you look down at your brand new, small and tender puppy peacefully sleeping in its little bed, it's hard to think that in just two to three months it may grow to be 40, 50, or even up to 100 pounds depending on the type of breed. And although its beh... Read >

Dog Training: Getting Your Dog’s Attention (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of training your dog to "pay attention". Continue with the same protocol and after fifteen minutes, get down on one knee to your dog's level and untie the long-line from his collar, but don't remove the collar yet. Just tak... Read >