Published Friday July 30 2010
There are several different categories of pet products available in various pet stores that will ensure that you are able to do pet grooming at home itself. Whatever breed of dog you have, whether a poodle or a Labrador, some of the pet products remain the same like the grooming tables (adjustable, hydraulic, and electric), dog grooming shampoo, dog dryers, combs and brushes, grooming rakes, furminators, clippers, matbreakers, and others. There are many other pet grooming products available in ...
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Published Thursday July 29 2010
Blue Heelers come from a long line of Australian Cattle Dogs. In fact, many would find it interesting to know that the name "heeler" comes from their habit of nipping at cattle's feet while herding them. Although Blue Heelers are more commonly known today as humble pet companions, there will still be times that their natural instincts may get the best of them.
This is why
puppy training is essential for Blue Heelers. Nipping may not seem like a harmful thing especially among ...
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Published Wednesday July 28 2010
Both mixed breed dogs and purebreds have their fans but is one kind of dog actually better than the other? Is it possible to live with both kinds of dogs? What about the dogs? Do they know or care if they sport a pedigree or not?
Ask a diehard fan of mixed breeds or shelter dogs and they will probably tell you that you can do a lot of good by adopting a dog from a shelter. These dogs are often unwanted and may be euthanized unless they are adopted by someone.
Survey data ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Monday July 26 2010
There are many different styles of dog training, and finding the
one that works best for you is important for creating a dog that
is a talented, loyal and faithful member of the family. All
successful methods of dog training work to reinforce the
relationship between dog and handler, and the foundation of any
successful training program is getting the respect of the dog.
Fortunately, dogs are wired by nature to seek out leaders, and
to follow the direction of those leaders.
This article focuses ...
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Published Sunday July 25 2010
There are two opinions when it comes to dog digging, and they are on the opposite extremes. One extreme is that dogs will be dogs, and if you own a digging dog it is bred into them and their is absolutely nothing you can do about. The other extreme is, of course, that a dog can be trained to do, or not to do,anything...and this includes digging. So, can you stop a digging dog? I tend to take a middle ground when it comes to dog digging. I believe that an attempt should be made to stop a digging ...
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Published Friday July 23 2010
A German shepherd puppy training session costs $50 per hour? Holy crap! I didn't know that training a little puppy dog can be so pricey!I got this info straight from the horse's mouth. Spoke to a professional dog trainer who lives several blocks away from my place. I could opt for the special package comprising of 10 one-hour training sessions for 2 weeks priced at $450.Oh what JOY! That's a whopping $50 DISCOUNT for all my dog training needs!Oh well'Forget about it! Shelling out ...
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Published Thursday July 22 2010
The basic dog training collar goes by many names, including
choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar
and slip collar. These training collars are among the most
popular and most commonly used tools with both amateur and
professional dog trainers.
While a training collar is an effective tool, like any tool it
must be used properly in order to be effective for you and safe
for the dog. Among the most important considerations when using
a training collar are:
* How the collar ...
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Published Wednesday July 21 2010
When it comes to
puppy house training everybody wants to do it fast and simple. Instructing a puppy or a grown dog is, like life, an ongoing and occasionally messy procedure. Professionals have learned that food, while a excellent incentive, really should not be the only trigger for an animal. A person can't often have treats, and if an owner is trying to teach the dog to stop chasing squirrels are they truly going to come for a dog biscuit?
The sound of one's voice is ...
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Published Tuesday July 20 2010
"The dog is man's best friend," So, the saying goes. Dogs have
proven to be loving and loyal companions of people. That is
almost everyone owns at least a dog. From pitbulls to dachshunds
to terriers, dogs are a part of the daily human lives.
But what happens when your pet dog gets lost? What if, one day,
while you are strolling across a park quite far from your home
with your Labrador, your pet suddenly gets lost? Do not resort
to panic, as this would not help solve the situation.
The first ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Sunday July 18 2010
Yes, pets get lost more than they get stolen, but pet theft is
becoming more and more of a problem with pet owners. It pays to
take some simple and inexpensive precautions that will prevent a
tragedy. Such things as tattooing all of your animals, and
micro-chipping is an excellent form of pet identification.
Remember to keep every gate into your property locked at all
times and you may want to even consider some fake security
cameras, which are almost guaranteed to deter a thief. Of
course, ...
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Published Friday July 16 2010
Puppy training pads would be the diapers in the canine community. A report from the American Psychological Association indicated that the typical dog is usually as intelligent as a young child. New pups, much like new people, require some time to master to regulate themselves. The typical grownup would not expect a new baby to make use of the toilet effectively while in the first year. The typical human is almost four before they're entirely toilet trained, particularly in the ...
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Published Thursday July 08 2010
My dog is a chewer. He's a Border collie with unlimited energy and needs to be entertained much of the time. I often get him dog toys of all shapes and sizes. The first thing he goes after are the eyes if the toy has them. The next is the squeaker, followed by any stuffing. If there ever was a dog that needed durable dog toys, my dog is the perfect example.
Now my dog is no amateur when it comes to quickly dissecting every toy that is made from cloth materials. He does have a squirrel that he ...
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Published Wednesday June 30 2010
Dogs can also suffer injuries or get sick from a number of
diseases, and it can happen at times when a veterinarian is not
available and you haven't found out where the nearest emergency
animal clinic is located. Since your dog is a dear member of
your family, you want to save your dog's life, but are you
prepared to deal with such emergencies?
A life-threatening emergency situation is always frightening and
stressing both for the victim and for the helpers. And when the
victim is a dog who ...
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Published Thursday June 24 2010
Puppy training is, as much as anything else, the formation of good habits. Puppy training in many ways is easier than training an adult dog, in that puppies have just not yet had a chance to learn how to respond to their environments. During puppy training you need to remember, puppies don't have the endurance of an adolescent or adult dog. The whole puppy training experience should be pleasant for both you and your puppy. Did you know that the early stages of puppy training are the most ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Thursday June 17 2010
Once you have made the basic decisions about the gender and colouring you are seeking when you buy your springer spaniel pup, and you have found a couple of breeders with litters which are ready, then the time comes to visit the breeders and choose a pup. How do you choose a pedigree pup - what should you check, how will you spot a pup with a problem? Here are some tips to help you prepare for the visits and with the process of choosing when you buy your springer spaniel pup.Tip ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Sunday June 13 2010
Free dog tags usually come in the standard, basic materials,
such as stainless steel, brass, anodized aluminum, or plastic.
If you've ever tried to do a web search for free dog tags, you
know what a pain it can be. Websites claim to offer free dog
tags, but in fact you have to buy something first. This can be
OK in many cases, especially when you need to stock up on pet
supplies such as collars, leashes and chains, and other dog
supplies. It doesn't cost much to make a dog tag, so
manufacturers ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Thursday June 10 2010
The English Setter has a flat coat with lots of feathering, the coat should be long and flowing. They have an oval shaped head, with a long and almost square shaped muzzle. The coat can come in several colors including blue belton, which is white with black markings, orange belton, which is white with orange flecks, lemon belton, white with orange flecks and a light nose, liver belton, which is white with liver markings. You can also get a tricolored English Setter which is blue ...
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Published Saturday June 05 2010
Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. (C.A.T.) (www.catdogs.org) headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization which provides certification and placement of therapy dogs and their handlers into nursing homes, hospitals, group homes, schools and where there is a need for the companionship of a dog.
Facilitated by Susan Claire, CPDT and Owner of Play Train Positive Dog Training, the event will be on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Friday June 04 2010
Correct puppy potty training and housetraining methods not only condition your puppy to listen to you better now and when she's grown but the correct methods even make it easy to put an immediate stop to messes and make your puppy's housetraining experience a phenomenal success for both of you. Again, housetraining your puppy may be turning into a messy and stressful experience for you and your puppy if you haven't discovered how to avoid many common pitfalls and puppy potty training mistakes. ...
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Published Wednesday June 02 2010
Description: The Irish Setter is a medium to large dog used for hunting or companionship. The dog will be 26 and 28 inches at the shoulder and will weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. The bitch is 24 to 26 inches at the withers and weighs 50 to 60 pounds. The Irish Setter is a rather elegant looking dog, with a long neck and legs. The coat is of medium length, with feathering on the ears, legs, tail, chest, and undersides. The color of the coat is chestnut red to mahogany. There ...
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