How to Stop a Dog From Pulling Away While on a Leash

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Taking your dog for a walk is one of the biggest pleasures of dog ownership. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exercise and train your dog. It is normal for dogs to want to rush off and explore all of the smells and sights of the outside world, but constant pulling is not acceptable and c

Purebred, Mutt, Rescues, Breeders - Which Is Right For You?

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Adopt a dog as you would adopt a child. This is a lifelong commitment that is full of joy and wonderful companionship. How to find the right dog is the key, whether purebred or mutt.

Coping With The Death Of Your Labrador Retriever

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A Labrador Retriever can generally live for up to 13 years or a few years longer as long as good medical care exists. Most of us consider our pets as friends, as loyal companions who are always there to share our happiness and laughters or be with us in our darkest hour, listening and understanding

Using a Bark Collar to Train Your Dog

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A bark collar is a safe and effective way to get your dog to realize that it is not necessary to bark constantly. Have you thought about what not teaching your dog when to bark will do to its demeanor?

When Getting a Dog - A Primer

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Dogs are gentle, loving animals. All the want is attention and to be loved. They do not have to be trained to be guard dogs. This comes naturally as they will protect their family and home.

How to Build High Jump Agility Equipment

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Dog agility is both a competitive sport and a fun activity for you and your pet. High jumps are one event that is part of dog agility competitions. You can buy agility jumps, but you can also make your own out of PVC pipe and a few simple tools. Whether you and your dog want to enter agility competi

Pug Personality - Will Your Pug's Personality Be a Good Match For Yours?

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One of the warmest and family oriented dogs is the small, feisty little pug. The pug personality is not just good natured but they also have a lot of love to share with the people they live with and the people who they come into contact with on a regular basis. These little pugs also enjoy meeting n

Crazy Critters Review - Stuffing Free Chew Toys Your Dog Will Love

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It is no secret that dogs love to play with cushions, pillows and stuffed animals. Most people who own a dog have come home to find the house littered with stuffing. If you are one such dog owner, this article on Crazy Critters would definitely interest you.

Puppy Training A Puppy For The First Time

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When considering owning a puppy you must think of responsibility. That is the most important attitude to have. Remember that pets can be sensitive, and you need to help them understand the basic things that need to be done in order for him to survive when you are not around. All of this will start o

The Naked Truth About Dog Clothes

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Dog clothing is one of the more subjective items that we can provide for our dogs. Many people argue that a dog does not need a dog jacket or a set of dog boots. This is not altogether true. Many dogs, from small dogs to lean muscular dogs do indeed feel the cold. Chihuahuas and Staffies both are su

Provide the Best of Care and Feeding for Your Pet Boxer Dog

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Boxers are intelligent, high-spirited, playful, happy dogs. Sometimes when a breed is intelligent, it is more difficult to train them. Not so with the Boxer. They are quick-learners and eager to make their owner happy. They bond closely to their human families and love to be around children, making

What Are the Causes of Pug Dogs Having Spotty Hair Loss?

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Pugs are prone to skin conditions.Sitting Pug image by LOLA from Fotolia.comAs a breed, pug dogs are prone to having skin issues. Some of these problems present themselves as spots of hair loss on the skin. Most of the culprits of these skin issues require treatment from a veterinarian to...

Types of Dog Nail Clippers

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Keeping your dog's toenails short are one of the most important grooming routines. Many times it is easiest to take your dog to the dog groomer for a trimming, but there are numerous techniques and tools you can use at home to save money.

Ideas for Engravements on Dog Tags

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Like a locket or a bracelet, you can use a dog tag to highlight something of importance in your life. Whether you want to highlight medical information or honor a loved one, you can engrave a dog tag however you'd like. Although a dog tag is very small, it can represent something of great...

Dog Basics For Newbies

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Before starting dog training, it is best that you, yourself, under go what might be called "dog care training." Especially if you've never owned a dog!

How to Train a Lhasa-Shih Puppy

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Lhasa apsos and shih tzus are both ancient breeds from Tibet. The shih tzu is usually smaller, around 10 lbs., while the Lhasa is 12 to 18 lbs. Both are lively, affectionate dogs. The Lhasa tends to be more reserved with strangers, but both can be prone to aggressive barking and snapping at other do

The Big 6 - Tips for a Dog Safe Halloween

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For many, Halloween is a time of costumes and parties, playing the occasional trick and, for both children and the child-at-heart, going out for trick-or-treating. It's a time to deck out your houses in cobwebs and skeletons, with witches and their cauldrons of bubbling brew and with zombies an

Major Dog Magazines in the United States

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Dogs are often referred to as "man's best friend."dog image by Michal Tudek from Fotolia.comDog owners and pet industry professionals are likely to find some interesting reads in dog magazines. There are many popular dog magazines in the United States. The typical American dog magazine...

Take Care When Taking Your Dog Out in Cold Weather

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If you live in a winter climate and have a dog at home, you should be sure to take care when letting your dog outside and when going for walks in sub-zero temperatures. Many breeds of dogs are well acclimated to cold weather such as Huskies and Samoyeds, but if you own a dog with rather short fur or

What If Humanity Saw Animals As Different, Not Lesser Beings?

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It's not our place to have "dominion over the animals" the way humans have interpreted it and the license that's been taken with it. Perhaps a more appropriate way to say it is that we have "stewardship of the animals." What would change in the way humans treat animals