http://adogismansbestfriend.com Dog care and training tutorials, tips & tricks. daily 1 http://adogismansbestfriend.com/803992-Flea-Control-for-Dogs.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:53:17 -0600 There are many different methods of flea control.If you have a dog, flea control is an important part of being aresponsible owner. After all, no dog likes to have fleas, butoften it happens anyway. For most dogs, an occasional flea dip,or a bath with flea-killing shampoo is enough to keep theproblem under control. However, if that doesnt work for fleacontrol, it might be necessary to try other things.Usually, the flea dip will be enough, however, if it isnt, youshould try giving your dog regular... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/803992-Flea-Control-for-Dogs.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/313387-Pembroke-Welsh-Corgis.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:45:05 -0600 They are small in stature but big in heart. Developed to work on farms the Pembroke Welsh Corgi retains their herding instincts but can do more than herd. Cruiser completed the requirements for Tracking dog, Tracking Dog Excellent and Variable Surface Tracking title after having won his show championship for conformation. Proving a pretty dog can work Cruiser was the first conformation champion of any breed to earn a champion tracking title.Ceri was the first Pembroke to win a master agility cha... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/313387-Pembroke-Welsh-Corgis.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/804711-The-American-Bride-Wore-Red.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:24:01 -0600 Increasing numbers of American brides arethinking about doing something that used to be unthinkable --getting married in a bold red gown.Not that red is a stranger to marriage. Hardly. Red plays amajor role in Chinese, Hindu, and some Muslim weddings, and wasa popular choice in medieval times. But for modern Westerners?Yes -- we too are starting to marry in red. At least some of us.It's been happening more and more in Europe over the pastdecade. Maybe that's because Europe recalls long stretch... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/804711-The-American-Bride-Wore-Red.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/471175-Boxers-Dogs-as-Pets-Are-they-right-for-you.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:19:34 -0600 Pet Boxers, although low-maintenance, require your consistentattention, exercise, human interaction, consistent obediencetraining and lots of love. You cannot leave them to their owndesign for too long or they get lonely, bored and into trouble. Being a big and strong dog as well as a highly intelligent one,Boxers need both physical and mental stimulations to keep themeven-tempered and dignified while still keeping their impishspirit and fearless courage in tact.How to keep Boxer out of troubleT... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/471175-Boxers-Dogs-as-Pets-Are-they-right-for-you.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/328938-How-to-Find-the-Right-Man-for-You.html Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:22:45 -0600 Sarah Wilson, a dog trainer, was recently interviewed in amagazine article in reference to her master's thesis which isabout women and their dogs. She feels that what women areintuitively attracted to in a dog are the same things she'llenjoy in a mate. I'm sure this applies to men as well, butshe's studying women. Why would you choose a live-in companionyou're incompatible with? Wilson surveyed a lot of women and found they described theirmen and their dogs similarly. She described her own husba... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/328938-How-to-Find-the-Right-Man-for-You.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/200587-Introducing-the-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:25:09 -0600 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a popular breed of dog and are often high in demand. As with any dog, you are assured proper training and bonding with your dog when you can get them as a puppy. When choosing your own Cavalier pup, make sure that you are going through a quality breeder that is in high standing. If other owners and connected organizations approve of the breeder it can generally be trusted. All breeders of Cavaliers breeders are required to comply with proper ethics codes and su... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/200587-Introducing-the-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/204705-Beabull-Puppies-for-Sale-How-to-Choose-the-Right-Beabull-Puppy.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:08:39 -0600 Many people worry about instant bonding when they consider buying a puppy. A Beabull can put all your concerns to rest. A mix between a Beagle and aBulldog, the Beabull is among the most popular hybrid breeds. If youre looking for a dog that you can kiss and cuddle continuously, a Beabull is the right choice for you! Beabull Puppies: How to Choose the Right One Mixed breed dogs are generally healthier and are not predisposed to certain ailments like their purebred counterparts. ABeabull has dist... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/204705-Beabull-Puppies-for-Sale-How-to-Choose-the-Right-Beabull-Puppy.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/324803-Dog-training-the-basic-commands.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:21:54 -0600 pThere are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm,obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and traineddogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles withpeople or with other dogs. Another reason is that manycommunities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoodsbe well trained. This is especially true for many breeds thoughtto have aggression and behavior problems - dog breeds like pitbulls and rottweilers for instance.And of course, training your dog well wil... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/324803-Dog-training-the-basic-commands.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/726300-So-the-Family-Wants-To-Choose-a-Dog-as-the-New-Family-Pet-What-You-Need-To-Know-First.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:30:57 -0600 We will assume there are children in the family. This time of year many choose a puppy as the new family pet. A reasonable question is then, how old should the children be when their first pet comes into the home? Some experts say to years old. A more common sense approach is simply that the children should be old enough, mature enough, to understand the word no. Notice your children around dogs belonging to friends and relatives. How do they relate to those dogs? If this is all positive then ... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/726300-So-the-Family-Wants-To-Choose-a-Dog-as-the-New-Family-Pet-What-You-Need-To-Know-First.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/230091-Questions-often-asked-about-a-female-dog-s-season-and-period-of-heat.html Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:42:07 -0600 Questions often asked about a female dogs season and period of heat. By Dennis Fisher. Some time ago I published and also edited a dog magazine that had a question and answers section. Readers were invited to send in questions. I was surprised to find how many owners of bitches were confused about their animals season and how long the period of heat lasts. Here are some of the questions and answers relating to a bitchs season most often asked by readers. Question: My bitch is now months old. Wh... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/230091-Questions-often-asked-about-a-female-dog-s-season-and-period-of-heat.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/978192-Teaching-a-puppy-to-accept-his-collar-and-leash.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:13:08 -0600 Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of allfurther training for every puppy. Until the puppy has learned toaccept the collar and leash, it will be impossible to performany additional training.The first step toward getting the puppy to accept the collar andleash is to find a collar that fits the dog properly. It isimportant that the collar be neither too light or too heavy,neither too thin nor too thick. A collar that is too light forthe dog can be easily broken, while a collar tha... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/978192-Teaching-a-puppy-to-accept-his-collar-and-leash.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/377054-Why-Puppies-Love-To-Chew.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:37:32 -0600 Dogs need to chew, especially when they are young. Provide safe and fun items to play with and to chew and encourage you dog to use them. Remember, if you dog is chewing on his toy at least he is not destroying something more valuable around the house. All puppies chew and we cannot and should not stop it. The trick is to direct your puppy to the right object to chew on like one of his toys, hence distracting him from chewing valuable things. So what does your puppy like to chew? Young puppies u... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/377054-Why-Puppies-Love-To-Chew.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/599198-Your-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-s-Training.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:37:58 -0600 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a beautiful, intelligent breed that seeks praise and admiration from their owner. Any dog with this kind of demeanor will typically respond well to training and the Cavalier is no exception. You will quickly find that your happy-go-lucky friend is obedient and happiest when it makes you happy. Give your dog the proper preliminary foundations of training early on including, potty training, basic commands and general rules and they will always follow through with... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/599198-Your-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-s-Training.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/219775-Dog-Travel-Taking-a-Vacation-with-Your-Dog.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:48 -0600 Like most dog owners, you probably take your dog with you onweekend excursions and trips to the country. When it comes timeto take a longer vacation, however, we always face the dilemmaof what to do with Fido.Traveling with your pup is not always practical, especially ifyou are flying somewhere. However, there are ways to make dogtravel easier and more convenient -- it just requires a bit ofplanning.The best way of traveling with your dog is to go by car orrecreational vehicle. You can make as m... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/219775-Dog-Travel-Taking-a-Vacation-with-Your-Dog.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/727756-Dog-Training-Puppies-Tips.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:09:50 -0600 If you are thinking about introducing a puppy to your family, or perhaps you are the proud owner of a new puppy, you might be thinking about when and how you can begin dog training puppies. The best age to start training puppies for general training is around six months when they are more receptive and have had chance to settle into their surroundings and get used to people. When they are quite young, you should try to avoid introducing too many new faces to them because it could make them confu... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/727756-Dog-Training-Puppies-Tips.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/111973-Having-Healthy-Pups.html Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:16:50 -0600 The responsibility of a new pet is sometimes overwhelming. Oneof your new duties as a dog owner is to take care of your pet'shealth. Here are two pointers for you to follow in taking careof your pet.- The Veterinarian Is our FriendPart of your duty as a dog owner is to know when to call for thevet. Don't take a wait and see attitude when it comes to yourpet's health. Sometimes, that approach is fine but most oftenprofessional help is needed to treat your dog's sickness.Depending on the dog's con... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/111973-Having-Healthy-Pups.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/463472-Some-great-tips-on-brushing-your-dog.html Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:39:48 -0600 So your pooch is in need of a brushing? Grooming your dog shouldbe a pleasurable time for both you and your dog. Remember that agood brushing as often as possible is going to go a long way inkeeping your dog looking and feeling great. After all, brushingisn't for just removing the little nasties that it's fur canpick up. When you brush your dog once a day it will cut down onthe shedding dramatically and you will also be aware of any coator skin problems your pet may have and you may even detect ... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/463472-Some-great-tips-on-brushing-your-dog.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/580296-Ten-Reasons-Why-Dogs-Bark.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:20:57 -0600 If you are considering using a bark collar as a solution to your dog barking problem, then it is important to first understand why dogs bark. Barking is normal behavior and is part of the natural communication of dogs. Simply put, it is as natural for dogs to bark as it is for us humans to speak. If dogs did not bark they would have no other way of communicating with other dogs or with humans. However, a barking problem occurs when it becomes excessive. Excessive barking is an annoying behavior ... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/580296-Ten-Reasons-Why-Dogs-Bark.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/805373-Dog-Training-Sit-and-Release.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:04:30 -0600 Dog training begins with the basic commands. Sit and release arevery important and should be taught to every dog. These basiccommands will provide the foundation for your dog's obediencetraining. They are essential for your dog to learn in order forhim to be a good citizen.Hold a treat or toy in front of your dog's nose, just out of hisreach. If your treat is food, make sure it is very smallpea-sized pieces of food. Slowly move the treat above and behindyour dog's head, luring him into a sit pos... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/805373-Dog-Training-Sit-and-Release.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/910668-Labrador-Puppy-Training-5-Important-Tips.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:25:11 -0600 Training your Labrador when he is just a puppy is very important. Your puppy wont know a lot of things so it is up to you to teach him all he needs to know. When I first got my Labrador at weeks old, I didnt really have any idea what to do. Sure I had read some books, but most of what you learn will come from experience, so here are tips based on what I learned while training my Labrador retriever. Labs need exercise, but not too much when they are puppies. When your Labrador is still a pup, ... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/910668-Labrador-Puppy-Training-5-Important-Tips.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/290646-Akita-History-and-Breeder-Information.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:58:28 -0600 The Akita, also known as the Akita Inu or Akita-ken, is a largeJapanese dog breed. They are named after Akita Precture, whichis a region in Northern Japan. In Japan, the Akita is usuallyreferred to as Akita-ken. 'Ken' means 'dog' is Japanese as does'inu.' Male Akitas usually stand to inches tall and weightapproximately pounds. Females usually weigh about pounds. Akitas can be black, brindle, white, fawn, or anycombination or variety of these colors. Akita puppies andteens look very similar to... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/290646-Akita-History-and-Breeder-Information.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/655215-Dog-Marking-Codes-and-Dog-Territory-Marking-Two-Males-at-Home.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:01:30 -0600 Dog territory marking, dog scent mixing, male spraying, dog marking - it does not matter what you call such bad dog behavior. It may be dog instinctive behavior, but no one wants a dog relieving itself in the house!Let's say you have an aging male dog who, up until now, has been somewhat of a model citizen. You want you new puppy to learn from him so that training will be easier, and the pup will grow up with some social skills.You bring the new pup home. The old dog tolerates him, but he clearl... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/655215-Dog-Marking-Codes-and-Dog-Territory-Marking-Two-Males-at-Home.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/424483-Want-To-Start-With-Dog-Shows-Show-Small-Dogs.html Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:23:38 -0600 The lights, the ring, the glamour! Ever think you might like tobecome involved with showing dogs? If so, then starting withtoy or small dogs can offer a great way to enter into thishobby with fewer demands on your time and space than a largerbreed might involve.The purpose of a dog show is to compare all entered dogs of aspecific breed against a pre-established, written breed standardof perfection. The winners, or Best of Breed dogs, then competeagainst each other for Best in Group within one of... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/424483-Want-To-Start-With-Dog-Shows-Show-Small-Dogs.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/139950-Training-the-shy-or-fearful-puppy-or-dog.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:32:20 -0600 With dogs as with people, some dogs and puppies are naturallymore bold and daring than others. When you watch a group ofpuppies play, it will quickly become apparent which ones arebold and which ones are shy. Some of the puppies will hang backat the edge of the pack, perhaps fearful of angering thestronger dogs, while others will jump right into the fray andstart jostling for control.Working with a shy puppy or dog, or one that is fearful,presents its own special challenges. Of course bold, forc... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/139950-Training-the-shy-or-fearful-puppy-or-dog.html http://adogismansbestfriend.com/680973-Doggone-Adorable.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:15:29 -0600 Dogs love to have fun and now they can join in on the good timesby wearing their own pet Halloween costume. Take a look at someof these great costumes available online. Most costumes come insmall, medium, large, with some in X-tra large.Buycostumes.com - Star Wars Characters: Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and Yoda - nowyour pooch can get in on all the light saber action of StarWars. The Yoda outfit will have you yapping with laughter.Zorro - he's cool, dashing, and ready to save all the ladies i... http://adogismansbestfriend.com/680973-Doggone-Adorable.html