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Training Your Dog Around Your Garden 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Training
Your Dog Around Your Garden
Author: Dan StevensDear Daniel Stevens: One of our family's greatest hobbies is planting, weeding, andgrowing fruits and vegetables so we can enjoy them on thedinner table. Both my husband and I grew up eating organic,homegrown foods so we wanted to pass this gift down to our ownchildren. Together, we have a blast working in the garden butlately, we've had an unexpected helper - our dog Tasha. While we work, Tasha prefers digging and tearing up the plants. As you can imagine, this isn't helping the situation.Obviously, we aren't going to give up our garden nor are wegoing to get rid of the dog so we need to find some kind ofsolution that will allow us to enjoy both. We've tried tellingher "NO" but I think the temptation is simply too great. Doyou have any ideas on how we can keep growing our favoritefoods without having some of our hard work undone by Tasha? Denise Colorado Dear Denise: The challen
The Basics Of Dog Health 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: The Basics
Of Dog Health
Author: Terry RobertsDogs, just like humans, have a variety of conditions that canaffect their health. Unfortunately, dogs can have bone andjoint problems, eye problems, nervous disorders, digestive,respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, as well as hereditarydiseases and even cancers. As a dog owner, the health of yourpet is always a concern. The good news is that by following afew simple steps, you can ensure that your dog will be healthyand any conditions that arise will be noted and treated asearly as possible to obtain the best possible outcome.The following list is a general outline of the suggestions thatmost vets recommend for ensuring your dog's health. Rememberthat some breeds may have additional needs that arehealth-related, so be sure to research your breed and be awareof any conditions or dog health risks that may be prevalentwithin the breed.ExerciseAll dogs need some level of exercise on a daily basis. Many ofthe small breeds Read more:Dog Health
How To Train Your Dog To Stop Chewing 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: How To Train
Your Dog To Stop Chewing
Author: Jay SchaeferChewing is a very natural dog behavior that often starts inpuppyhood when a dog starts to teethe. However, without theproper discipline and training, the behavior can become aproblem when your dog gets older. Training your dog to stopchewing can save you a lot of time, money, and frustration asyour dog grows up. Whether you have a puppy or a grown dog, you can train your dogto stop chewing. It is usually easier to build new habits whena dog is young and impressionable, but it is not impossible totrain the adult dog to stop the habit of chewing oninappropriate items. Still, it is important for you to understand that chewing isnatural. Yes, it was said before, but it bears repetition,because you will be embracing the normal behavior and justchanging the object of desire. So, if you think any chewing isinappropriate, then you probably want to reconsider having adog. Dogs chew out of frustration, loneliness,
Don't Kill Your Dog: Understand The Dog Food Ingredients He's Eating 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Don't Kill Your Dog: Understand
The Dog FoodIngredients
He's EatingAuthor: Kelly MarshallIt is often confusing when you go to buy dog food to try toidentify what is important on the label and why some foods arepriced so much higher or so much lower than the rest. It isimportant to buy a good quality food that meets your dog'sneeds, but the quality of the food is not always guaranteed bythe price. Many of the very high priced dog foods or "gourmet"foods are no more nutritionally balanced than the premium foodsoffered by large or small dog food companies. Typically the verylow priced dog foods should be avoided as they are largely madeup of filler type ingredients and little protein and verylittle nutritional value. What's On The Label? The ingredient portion of the label must list all the fooditems and additives that are contained in the food. In mostdeveloped countries the items in dog food are controlled by afederal agency to ensure they ar
Take Five: Five tips to track down your canine soul mate 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Title: Take Five: Five tips to track down your canine soul mate
Author: Emma SnowThere is a right and a wrong way to pick a pooch. Theprocess is a little like dating. The few who findfulfillment in love are those who use their hearts andtheir heads. There is a special kind of nirvana when aperson connects with their canine soul mate. They weren'tfooling when they called dog "man's best friend." But suchunions don't happen by mistake. A little carefulpreparation will go a long way. And to simplify yoursearch, we have five suggestions. we've borrowed a littleHollywood lingo to make the tips more memorable.TAKE ONE! That is, take stock: This is the time to lookaround you, before you even start thinking of bringing homeBuddy. Let's consider your life from a dog's eye view. Wholives in your house? Are there members of the householdunder twelve or over seventy? What about other pets?Analyze the chemistry of your household for a moment. Whatwords describe your
The HOME PET, Our New "Minor Children'' in the American Family! The Law, the Implications For Pets 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Title: The HOME PET, Our New "MinorChildren
'' in the AmericanFamily
! The Law, the Implications
For PetsAuthor: Benjamin AnosikeWhat? A "Pet trust"? Pets as our "children"? We aresupposed to consider including our pet animals - dogs,cats, birds, etc - as "family members" and "loved ones" whoshould be covered in our testamentary trust or will and ourestate planning? Aren't these just mere "animals"?Well, not quite so any more these days!Americans own a huge number of pets, including about 68million dogs and 73 million cats, according to a 2000estimate by the American Pet Products ManufacturersAssociation. What is even particularly fundamental,however, from the sociological standpoint and thetransformation of the American society, is this: That for agreat many Americans, and a growing number of them, theirhome pets are now considered a bona fide "member of thefamily," and not just "animals" any more
First Dog Vet Visits: How To Avoid A Nightmare 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: First
Dog Vet Visits: How To Avoid
A Nightmare
Author: Kelly MarshallTaking your dog or puppy to the vet doesn't have to betraumatic provided that it is handled and managed well rightfrom the very first encounter. Most puppies will already havebeen to the vet at least once, about a the six to ten weekstage to get their first set of vaccinations and to have aquick physical examination. However, some breeders may do theirown vaccinations depending on local regulations and lawsregarding the sale of some of the vaccinations.Even if the puppy has been to the vet with the breeder it isstill important to start your puppy or dog's relationship withyour vet as positively as possible. This can be done byfollowing a few simple steps and avoiding any trauma orstressful conditions while in or at the veterinarian's office.To prepare your puppy for the vet visit first:·Take your puppy or dog for a good long walk prior to going tothe veterinarian's office. If you ar
Tooth And Dental Care For Dogs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 http://bichonworld.com/bichon-dog-articles.html. Imagine what would happen to us if we didn't brush regularlyeach day! We'd have horrible breath, of course. But even worse,the resulting periodontal disease would mean multiple and severehealth problems. The same is true for our 4-legged best friends.Did you know that periodontal disease is the most commoninfectious disease in dogs? (This is also true for cats). Studies indicate that more than 85% of all dogs 4 years andolder suffer from periodontal disease! Not surprisingly, then,it is reported that by 3 years of age, 85% of dogs have begunto experience some phase of gum disease. The progression of the disease begins with the formation ofplaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms in the mouth atthe gum line. Amazingly, 1 milligram of plaque contains morethan 1 trillion bacteria - disease causing bacteria! Plaque left on the teeth hardens into tartar which sticks toteeth like cement. The tartar leads to gingivitis, o Read more:Tooth
, Dental Care
Guide To Crate Training A New Dog Or Young Puppy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Guide
To CrateTraining
A New Dog Or Young Puppy
Author: Kelly MarshallCrate training is one of the best possible things that you cando for your puppy. Not only will the puppy be easier tohousetrain but overall you will have a happier, more secure dogthat has his or her own place to sleep and stay both when youare home and when you are away. Crate training is also an assetwhen you plan to travel with your dog or puppy. Crate trainingkeeps the animal calm on airplanes and also keeps you pet safewhen driving. Crates can be attached to seats by seatbelts andharnesses similar to how children's car seats are fastened intothe car. Just like car seats they prevent injury to the dog inthe case of a sudden stop or an accident. Crate training does not happen overnight, and does require bothwork and attention by the owner. Crate training should never beused as a punishment for a mistake or a bad behavior, or thedog or puppy will see the crate as a bad place and this willdefeat
How To Choose The Right Dog Trainer 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: How To Choose The Right
Dog Trainer
Author: Kelly MarshallChoosing a trainer is a very important decision and one thatrequires a fair amount of research and consideration. How yourtrainer works with both you and your dog will impact yourrelationship with your pet both during the trainings sessionsas well as in the future. Many owners have hired a trainer onlyto find out they don't agree philosophically with the methodsthat the trainer uses or are completely opposed to some of theexercises the trainer uses. To avoid these issues be sure to answer the following questionsabout your trainer: 1.What qualifications does he or she have? There are numerous training certifications and credentials thattrainers may hold depending on where you are located. Check withother breeders, groomers or even vets and other dog owners tofind out what trainers are in the area and then research theircredentials on the internet or from the various credentialingbodies. 2.What references d
Understanding The Symptoms Of Heartworm In Dogs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Understanding
The Symptoms Of Heartworm In DogsAuthor: Kelly MarshallHeartworms are found almost around the world, with the mostproblematic regions being the warmer, more southern climatesincluding most of the United States. Heartworms can infectdogs, cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes and other animals and thisis what makes treating this condition so difficult.Life CycleThe heartworm starts its active life in the larva stage in amosquito. The mosquito acts as both the host and the carrierfor the parasite as it pulls the larva up when it draws bloodfrom an infected animal and then deposits into a healthy dog oranimal when it bites again. Once the larva is in the new animal,they burrow into the dog, seeking a blood vessel. They enter theblood vessels and travel to the right side of the heart by bloodmovement through the veins. Once in the heart the heartwormsanchor themselves and grow. They can reach lengths of up totwelve inches and look like cooked spaghetti in the dog's
Dog Training Tip - Biting 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog Training
Tip - BitingAuthor: Terry BythewayMost people who own a puppy know how troublesome the bitingstage is. Most puppies face the stage where they biteeverything, and everyone. Your puppy has to be taught not tobite, or else it may become a danger, to itself, to you, and toeveryone else around you. Biting gets to be less of a problemwhen the dog is at a older age but to stop it at a young age,you have to take the right steps. Just like babies, puppies gothrough a teething stage as well. Most puppies will learn to their biting reflexes from theirmothers and from their siblings. When your puppy getsoverenthusiastic, whether it is during nursing or playing, themother dog, or any of the other puppies, will be fast to find away to solve it. Disappointingly, this does not always naturally occur forpuppies. This is partially because many puppies are taken awayfrom their mothers while they are still young. Due to this, itmakes the new dog owner have to do something a Read more:Dog Training
Give Your Child A Dog Training Book Before You Give Him A Puppy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 http://www.howtostartonlinehomebusiness.comhttp://www.basicsdogtraining.com . __,_._,___ #ygrp-mlmsg { FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } #ygrp-mlmsg TABLE { } #ygrp-mlmsg SELECT { FONT: 99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } INPUT { FONT: 99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } TEXTAREA { FONT: 99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } #ygrp-mlmsg PRE { FONT: 100% monospace } CODE { FONT: 100% monospace } #ygrp-mlmsg * { LINE-HEIGHT: 1.22em } #ygrp-text { FONT-FAMILY: Georgia } #ygrp-text P { MARGIN: 0px 0px 1em } #ygrp-tpmsgs { CLEAR: both; FONT-FAMILY: Arial } #ygrp-vitnav { FONT-SIZE: 77%; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana } #ygrp-vitnav A { PADDING-RIGHT: 1px; PADDING-LEFT: 1px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px } #ygrp-actbar { CLEAR: both; MARGIN: 25px 0px; COLOR: #666; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; TEXT-ALIGN: right } #ygrp-actbar .left { FLOAT: left; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap } .bld { FONT-WEIGHT: bold } #ygrp-grft { PAD Read more:Training
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Simple Puppy Training Tips For The First Month 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: SimplePuppyTraining
Tips For The FirstMonth
Author: John MailerPuppy training starts as soon as your new puppy arrives at hisnew home. Before you bring him home look at puppy names anddecide what you are callling him. Below is a list of puppytraining tips to guide you during the first month of acquiringyour pet. Week One: During your puppy's first week home (he should bearound 8 weeks old), it is important to take him for a vetcheck up. Sample of his stool is checked for worms andpreventive inoculations are given. As I said puppy trainingstarts on day one by calling him by his new puppy name. Set up his eating area as well as his crate or sleepingquarters. Begin the process of house training as well as collarand leash training. Watch him while he plays by himself andobserve his style and personality. Play gently andenthusiastically but avoid rough housing. Say "Ok" whenever youfeed him, hand him a toy or a treat as you walk out the doorwith him. Use pl
Animals For Adoption - Helping You Find An Animal Companion 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Animal
s For Adoption
- Helping
You Find AnAnimal Companion
Author: Linda E. JoyThere are a number of deprived animals for adoption that it isat times simply hard to believe that lots of people patronizethe pet shops. On the other hand, we humans have done aterrible job caring for the animals that we claim to love. Weallow so many unwanted new ones to be born and then just havethem put to sleep when they become difficult to take care of.For those who are considering of getting a new animalcompanion, I personally would like to advise as strongly aspossible that you must think of getting one of the animals foradoption to care for. At the end, you will still have the allthe benefits of caring for a pet, as well as will be making animportant difference in the life of an animal. In fact there are as many animals for adoption as there areanimals for sale, and perhaps even more. Back then, one of myfirst pet I ever had was a rabbit that was up for adoption. Itwas simply adorable Read more:Animals
Choosing The Right Dog Breeder 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Title: Choosing The Right
Dog BreederAuthor: Michelle JohnsonDeciding to own a dog, whether it is a big dog or a smalldog involves a lot of responsibility. There is more tohaving your dog greet you at the door and giving youunconditional love and the dog owner giving thatunconditional love in return. It's about caring for yourdog, making sure he has a proper diet, grooming, cleaningup after them, taking them to the vetrinarian for theirhealth check-ups and shots. Before finding the rightbreeder you must decide on the right dog breed for you. Abreed that will fit into your lifestyle. If you have youngchildren you want a breed that is good with children. Yourliving enviornment (whether you live in a house or anapartment), does the dog need to run alot or are they goodapartment dogs. To research any type of breed I recommendgoing to the American Kennel Club website(www.americankennelclub.org) they have all the informationyou need for every breed type.Finding the right breeder for t
The Proper Way Of Leash Training Your Puppy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: The Proper
Way Of LeashTraining
Your Puppy
Author: John MailerPuppy traing starts one the first day he arrives.Start bycalling his name requently. Leash training should not be anyproblem at all. You can start by playing a simple followthe-leader game the very first day that your puppy is home.Follow him around and tell him what a good puppy he is. As soonas he is comfortable with this little game, reverse it bygetting him to follow you for a while. Call to him, teachinghim his name at the same time. Do what you can to get hisattention such as whistling, clapping, and praising. You mayalso bend down and extend your arms to get him to come to you. In about one week, your puppy will follow you just abouteverywhere you go. This is the time to start lhis leashtraining by adding a light leash. A show lead is a good,reasonable priced starter collar and leash combination for fastgrowing puppies. Put the leash on him and follow him wherever hegoes while keeping the leash loose.
Dog Training Basics 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog TrainingBasics
Author: Matthew YohoWhen training your dog it's important to always remain patientand level headed. Remember your dog is a dog! He doesn'tunderstand things the same way that you do. He will notunderstand if you yell instructions at him. He will only becomescared of you if you do this. This is not a good way for him tolearn. Dogs are very habitual. Their lives revolve around ritual andtheir internal body clock and routine. They anticipate yourreturn from work at a certain time. They expect their meals ata certain time. You can use this information in your dog training. This sort ofhabitual behavior is part of why dog's are easy animals to train(compared to other animals.) Of course the goal of dog obediencetraining is for the dog to respond with a particular reaction toa particular command. Because of the habitual nature of dogs it's important that yoube extremely consistent in your training. Do not change thingsup on your dog! This w Read more:Dog Training
Article From SubmitYOURArticle: History Of Pine Trees 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hi RichardPlease accept the following article for possible publication in 'http://aboutdoghealth.blogspot.com/',or wherever you feel may be appropriate.Title: History
Of Pine Trees
Word Count: 854Author: Patrick MalcolmEasyPublish: http://submityourarticle.com/articles/easypublish.php?art_id=7966It is preformatted to 60 CPL.You have permission to publish this article electronicallyor in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines areincluded. A courtesy copy of your publication would beappreciated - send to nursery@tytyga.com.Best regardsPatrick Malcolmhttp://www.tytyga.comHistory Of Pine TreesSince the year eight hundred ten the city of Venice, Italyhas been standing strong and mighty with its ever presentclock tower, and St. Marks square. What few people knowhowever is that 'The city of Venice rests on the hearts ofLarch.' In the ninth century the name 'Pine' had yet to becoined, so today if you translate that saying, you get,'The city of Venice rests on Read more:Article
[article_announce] Nine Types Of Mountain Biking 1970-01-01 00:59:59 ***************************************************************** Message delivered directly to members of the group: article_announce@yahoogroups.com ***************************************************************** Please consider this free-reprint article written by: Alastair Hamilton ================== IMPORTANT - Publication/Reprint Terms - You have permission to publish this article electronically in free-only publications such as a website or an ezine as long as the bylines are included. - You are not allowed to use this article for commercial purposes. The article should only be reprinted in a publicly accessible website and not in a members-only commercial site. - You are not allowed to post/reprint this article in any sites/publications that contains or supports hate, violence, porn and warez or any indecent and illegal sites/publications. - You are not allowed to use this article in UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) or SPAM. This article M Read more:Mountain
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[article_announce] Lose Weight With Green Tea 1970-01-01 00:59:59 ***************************************************************** Message delivered directly to members of the group: article_announce@yahoogroups.com ***************************************************************** Please consider this free-reprint article written by: Linda Davis ================== IMPORTANT - Publication/Reprint Terms - You have permission to publish this article electronically in free-only publications such as a website or an ezine as long as the bylines are included. - You are not allowed to use this article for commercial purposes. The article should only be reprinted in a publicly accessible website and not in a members-only commercial site. - You are not allowed to post/reprint this article in any sites/publications that contains or supports hate, violence, porn and warez or any indecent and illegal sites/publications. - You are not allowed to use this article in UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email) or SPAM. This article MUST be Read more:Green
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Poodle Hybrid Designer Dogs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: PoodleHybridDesigner
DogsAuthor: Mike MathewsDesigner dogs are really hybrid or cross-breed dogs that havebeen developed to try and gain some positive characteristics orlose some negative characteristics from the founding pure-breddog breeds. "Poo" hybrid dogs where the Poodle is crossed witha number of breeds such as the Labrador Retriever(Labradoodle), Golden Retriever (Goldendoodle), Maltese(Maltipoo) Cocker Spaniel (Cockapoo), Bichon Frise (Bich-poo),Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkipoo) and the Schnauzer (Schnoodle) arevery popular. This is because the Poodle is a very intelligentbreed with a non- or low-shedding odorless coat which is saidto be hypoallergenic. While there is no guarantee as to whatcharacteristics will be passed on to the first generationpuppies from the breeding parents, the Poodles non-sheddingcoat seems to be a dominant characteristic which is oftenpassed on to the first generation of puppies, accounting forthe popularity of the "poo"
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