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Getting To Know Your Pomeranian 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know Your Pomeranian
Author: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Pomeranian: One of the most fascinating aspects of this breed is that inits much earlier and larger incarnations it was used in Laplandand Iceland for pulling sleds. Eventually, the Pomeranian movedon to other regions along the Baltic Sea. At this particulartime, the breed was still used as a working dog but then itstarted to increase in popularity as a family pet. The namegiven to this dog, which was originally Pommern or Pomore,means "on the sea." The Pomeranian was introduced into English nobility. Whilesomewhat popular, it became even more so after QueenCharlotte's granddaughter, Queen Victoria, returned from Italywith her new furry friend. Although the appearance was muchthe same, the earlier varie
Can One Really Trust Having Shock Collars For Dogs? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Can One Really Trust HavingShockCollars
ForDogs?Author: Claire QuatySome people say that, like any device for animal training, ashock collar should be used in moderation and should strive tobe both effective and humane. Shock collars used for dogsreally do the job but some people believe that their excessiveuse borders on animal cruelty. Many activists are opposed toits use because of this. The Association of Pet Behavior Counselors has a statementopposing the widespread application of the shock collar formost dogs. They don't go so far as recommending the banning ofthe product entirely, but feel the use of the product needs tobe done in a controlled fashion. When used moderately duringthe training process, the shock collar can generate greatresults without being cruel to the dog. Excessive use should beavoided. The primary purpose of shock collars is to deter negativebehavior a dog or other animal is doing. They are primarilyused during the training of the anima
Getting To Know The Poodle 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know The Poodle
Author: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Poodle: The Poodle is considered one of the smartest dogs in the world. In addition, this breed is exceptionally easy to train. Whatmany people do not know is that the Poodle has been around forcenturies, originally being a large dog used for hunting. Theexact origin is controversial, some historians believing thisbreed comes from Germany while others believe it comes fromDenmark, France, or even Piedmont. Regardless, the French arenow considered the official claim to fame regarding this breed,which is why sometimes the dog is referred to as the "FrenchPoodle". The Poodle, being a descent of the Hungarian Water Hound andBarbet, loves water. Therefore, the actual name is aderivative of the German word "Pudel
Getting To Know The Rottweiler 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know The Rottweiler
Author: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Rottweiler: The Rottweiler dog, often referred to as a "Rottie," is anamazing creature that has been given a bad name over the yearsdue to it getting into the wrong hands. This large dog isindeed powerful and robust but also sweet and eager to please. The Rottweiler originated from Germany although it has also beenlinked to Roman Empire days as well. With people traveling longdistances with cattle, this breed of dog was helpful withherding duties, along with protection from prey or robbers. Sometime around the end of the 19th century, the Rottweiler'spopularity had dramatically declined. However, with the startof WWII, this breed's popularity level again began to climb, asthe need for a strong, obedien
Getting To Know Your Shetland Sheepdog 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know Your Shetland SheepdogAuthor: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about Shetland Sheepdogs:Also known as the "Sheltie," the Shetland Sheepdog originallybegan life as a small herding dog for Shetland Island terrain.When you first look at this breed, you will notice a strongresemblance with the Collie although the Shetland Sheepdog issmaller. While the exact origin of this breed remains unknown,we do know that somewhere off the coast of Scotland the dog wasbred down to what we know it to be today.To give you an idea of the makeup of the Shetland Sheepdog, youhave breeding from the Yakki, Icelandic Sheepdog, and BorderCollie. Then, it is believed that in the 19th century, thisbreed could have been crossbred with other dogs to include thePrince Charles Spaniel, Pomeranian, and perhap
Dog Rescues & Shelters 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog Rescues & SheltersAuthor: Kelly MarshallOne of the saddest experiences for many dogs is becoming lost,separated or abandoned by their family. Often dogs becomehomeless when an owner has to move to a new town or city and isnot able to take the dog with them. Many times when owners passaway the family doesn't want to keep the dog and turns themover to a rescue. There are many different breed rescues located all around theworld. These organizations are usually staffed entirely byvolunteers that rescue abandoned dogs and care for them whilelooking for suitable homes. Often the volunteers choose toprovide homes for the dogs so they are not kept in kennels.This process also allows the volunteers to get to know the dogsand see how they interact with children and other pets withintheir household. Some of the "foster" homes also offer somebasic training for the rescued dogs if they do not have a goodunderstanding of the basic commands. Dogs that are brough
Getting To Know Your Boston Terrier 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know Your BostonTerrier
Author: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Boston terrier:Nicknamed the "American Gentleman," the Boston terrier is across between an English White Terrier and an English bulldog,first originating sometime during the late 19th century. Duringthat era, the breed was called Hooper's Judge, weighing around30 pounds. Over the years, the Boston terrier's name changedand it was bred down in size. Although the early breed wasclassified as lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight, todaythey are usually between 10 and 25 pounds.The interesting thing about the Boston terrier is that it wasthe first American breed to be recognized by the AmericanKennel Club in 1893. During the late 1870s, these dogs wereused for pit fighting but today, they are known as
Dog Chaser Is The Ultimate Leash Law 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog Chaser Is The UltimateLeash
LawAuthor: Kenneth HermanMary just needed a few small items from the grocery store. Itwas a beautiful day, the sun was shining, the air was crisp,not a cloud in sight. So, she said goodbye to her husband andtheir kids, and headed out the door of their home for a briskwalk to the store. Just an hour away from two young childrenand a husband whose afternoon sandwich had used up the last ofthe turkey breast, bread, and mayonnaise in the house. gottaget some more before it's time to get dinner started, becausethere'd be no time later that evening. Unfortunately, Mary chose the same time for her jaunt to themarket as when her neighbor Suzie was leaving to walk Fang andKidney, her two English mastiffs. As Mary walked past thedogs, they pulled free from Suzie's grip on their leashes, andset upon her. The leashed dogs - with a combined weight of 233pounds - mauled Mary for about five minutes before Suzie couldpull them back into
Getting To Know Your Pug 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know Your PugAuthor: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Pugs: The wrinkly face of the Pug is simply undeniable. This smallerdog was at one time the companion of Chinese Emperors during theShang Dynasty. However, at that time, the Pug was called "Foo"or "Lo-Chiang-Sze." Today, you can find Foo figurines, whichhave the same bulging eyes as that of the Pug. Soon, thisbreed became highly popular in Tibet, being a prized pet ofmonks. From there, the breed wove its way into Japan, followedby Europe. Then by the late 16th century and early 17th century, the Pugwas imported from the Dutch East Indies Trading Company. Infact, when William III and Mary II ascended the throne in 1688after leaving the Netherlands, the Pug actually was chosen asthe House of Orange's
Housebreaking A Puppy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Housebreaking A Puppy
Author: Jim BanksHousebreaking a puppy should be based on prevention rather thanpunishment. A key to housebreaking a puppy or dog for thatmatter is close supervision. In just a matter of seconds yourpuppy can have an accident, so to help prevent that fromoccurring you should watch for signs that your puppy needs topotty. If your puppy starts to run in circles, sniffing at thedoor or suddenly runs out of site, that he/she is trying to letyou know it's potty time. Another way that helps in housebreaking a puppy is keeping hisdiet consistent. High quality premium brand dry puppy food is abetter choice that canned food or table scrapes. If you need tochange his food for any reason try and do it gradually over aperiod of 5-8 days, gradually increasing the amount of new foodeach day. Remember, the more changes you make the more difficulthousebreaking your puppy will be. During the day when your puppy can not be supervise I highlyrecommend your puppy
Getting To Know Your Westie 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know Your WestieAuthor: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the West Highland White Terrier:Commonly referred to as a "Westie," this breed has an excellentpersonality, being extremely friendly and great with bothchildren and other animals. The breed is small with a whitecoat that is hard to miss. Keep in mind that because theWestie is a "terrier," you can expect a little bit ofindependence and attitude. However, proper socialization andtraining will help.This breed of dog is actually a descent of the Cairn Terrier,which is also white, and the Scottish Terrier, also known forproducing white puppies. Although no longer done, originalbreeds of the West Highland White Terrier also incorporatedbloodlines from the Dandie Dinmont Terrier and BedilngtonTerrier.The exact origi
Dog Care - Housebreaking Your Puppy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Dog Care - Housebreaking Your Puppy
Housebreaking is the most important thing your puppy mustlearn to do for your sanity as the dog owner and for havinga happy dog.The ideal age to housebreak your puppy is between eight andtwelve weeks of age. The best way to housebreak a puppy isto crate train them. This method is highly recommended bydog trainers as well as veterinarians. When choosing acrate make sure it is big enough for the puppy to movearound in but make sure it is not too big. You may also buycrate pads to make your puppy comfortable. The reason forthe crate, it will be their sleeping quaters. A dog doesnot like to soil in their areas. Do not keep them in acrate all day. A puppy can hold it in for two to threehours. Make sure you take him out of the crate andstraight outside every two hours. Therefore, they willalso get into a routine. When housebreaking, routine is ofvital importants. Try and take the puppy outside the sametime every day, this way he will learn to hold it i
All You Should Know About Pet Medical Insurance 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: All You Should Know About Pet Medical InsuranceAuthor: Jim WaltmanYour pets are a very important part of your life. You care forthem as much as you do your own children, especially when theyget sick. However, keeping your pet healthy can be just asexpensive as keeping yourself in optimal heath. It'sunfortunate but your pet can come down with some seriousailments and health issues. These diseases and conditions areoften curable, but because of the high cost of the procedureand/or medication, keeping your pet healthy and disease freecan often break the bank. That's why if you care for your petand want to do all you can to keep him or her healthy, youshould think about getting pet medical insurance. What is Pet Medical Insurance? Pet insurance works the same way standard medical insurancedoes. You pay a pet medical insurance group a monthly fee andyou get set coverage based on your level of participation.Different pet insurance policies cover different percentages
Dog Care - Dental Care For Your Dog 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Dog Care - Dental Care
For Your DogAs a dog owner most of us don't think of taking care of ourdog's teeth and gums. We all must be aware of howimportant it is. Just like humans, if not taken care of thelong term affects can cause gingervitis, infections, boneloss and eventually loss of teeth.In order to prevent dental problems it is of vitalimportance that you do a home examination. Check forplaque, tooth fractures and check their breath. Usually ifthey have bad breath it is caused by bacteria in theirmouth. At the first sign of plaque, it must be taken careof immediately. If not caught in time it will form intotarter. Tarter is very common in dogs or best known asperiodontal disease. It is caused by plaque, food debri,cell mucus and bacteria. This results in a milky whitefilm on the dog's teeth as well as their gums. When thefilm gets combined with saliva it becomes tarter. At thispoint it is very hard to remove.The best way to start brushing his teeth is by mixing s
Dog Care - Fighting Fleas 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Dog Care - FightingFleas
Fighting Fleas can be very frustrating. They multiply veryquickly and if not caught early enough they will infestyour dog and your home. Once infested it is not easy toget rid of them. If your dog is constantly stratchinghimself that is a sure sign that he does have fleas. Checkhis skin that is were you will be able to find them. Thereare different remodies you can try to kill or keep thefleas at bay. Bombing your house is one of them but youhave to cover the furniture, leave the house for a fewhours, who wants to do that? Luckily there are a few waysto stop the fleas before they get to the infestation point.There are many different types of medications that can beapplied to your dog, chewable tablets, the old fashion pillform, prescriptions that you may get from yourveterinarian and in powder form. Flea and tick collars arealso very helpful in keeping the fleas at bay. Here are afew examples: Advantix -A dog will be free from fleas injust a few days. V
An Introduction To Dog Kennels 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: An Introduction
To Dog KennelsAuthor: Samantha ClarkDog kennels and dog kennel fence are meant to keep your dogscozy and comfortable, protect them from climatic conditions andprovide them a personal space. High quality dog kennels are notconnected by chain for your dog's fur may get caught in themcausing him injury. Versatile kennel structures that can keepyour dogs safe and secure are the best options. There should beno exposed wires and kennels should be properly ventilated.Portable dog houses and good for traveling with dogs and makeyour dog more comfortable outdoors. Dog kennel flooring Wood is good option for dog kennel flooring provided that it istreated so that it is waterproof as well as stain and odorresistant. If your dog kennel flooring is made of wood thathasn't been adequately treated then you will encounter manyproblems. Should your dog accidentally soil the wood floor ofits kennel and it isn't stain and odor resistant then you willnot only en
The Pit Bull - Not a Natural-Born Killer 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Pit Bull - Not a Natural
-Born Killer
Author: Carol Stack"Hey, Dad, I've just adopted a Pit Bull and I'm bringinghim home." Jim's heart sank. Aren't they the most dangerousdog in the world? After all, Pit Bulls are killers, right?Actually, Pit Bulls are not natural-born killers. They areone of the powerful dog breeds, along with GermanShepherds, Rottweilers, and a few others. Powerful breedsneed an owner who has a lot of energy. If the owner orhandler has low energy, the dog knows it and tries toassume the role of pack leader, the dominant role.With some dog breeds, such as Yorkshire Terriers, it willnot matter so much if the owner lets the dog take over asleader. The dog will not be as happy and content, but noone's life will be in jeopardy.Powerful dog breeds, however, require a strong, high-energyhandler. If the dog becomes the leader, he could become athreat to other dogs and even to people.If you are more of a submissive type, don't despair. Youcan learn to be dominant. To
Getting To Know The Shih Tzu 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know The Shih Tzu
Author: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Shih Tzu: This particular breed of dog originated from Tibet, although ithas now become a highly popular breed in Western countries. Thename "Shih Tzu" is pronounced (sheet zoo) and can be spelled anumber of ways depending on the country. In fact, in China,the name sounds more like the American "sherbet" with "adds" onthe end. Although the Shih Tzu is a tiny dog its nametranslates to "lion dog" of the Forbidden City, which is forthe original resemblance to a lion and not so much size. When first developed, the Shih Tzu had a very specific purposein life - to sit or lie around the Emperor of China's palace,alerting the royal family of approaching people or animals. While the exac
Tips For Picking Out A Dog Bed 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Tips For Picking
Out A Dog BedAuthor: Owen AndrewDog beds come in all shapes and sizes, large and small, whichmakes it both easy and hard to find the right bed for your dog.Sure, you have a lot of options: big, small, round, rectangular,colored, patterned, custom and even luxury and designer dogbeds. But with all the choices available, you'll still spendlots of time picking out the right bed for your dog.Buying a dog bed may seem straight forward, but it's morecomplex than you think. Just as you would if you were buying abed for yourself or a child, think about the comfort of yourpet, and remember that this should be your primary criteria. Nomatter how much you want the bed to match, say, the décor of theliving room, bedroom or other area, you have to think about thecomfort of your pet over your own desires.That said, here are some tips and tricks for finding a good bedfor your dog (or for any other pets!):Cheaper is not necessarily better. You want the bed
SECRETS OF GERMAN SHEPHERD TRAINING. Part 1 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SECRETS OF GERMAN SHEPHERD TRAINING. Part 1Are you fortunate enough to live with a German Shepherd?Then you know that they are extremely active dogs. Theyneed lots of exercise. They are bold, determined, andsmart, requiring a lot of attention. German Shepherds arealso naturally dominant dogs so proper training is a must.It is essential that you control your German Shepherd orshe will control you. But training will ensure that she isa happy, well-adjusted member of your family.So, you are going to train your German Shepherd but what'sthe best way to do this? There's some important points toremember, but before we tell you what they are, here is thebiggest secret to training your German Shepherd.CONSISTENCYYou guessed it! Consistency. Many times someone will bringhome a German Shepherd puppy and underestimate the amountof time needed to train him effectively. Training your dogis really very simple, give him praise when she doessomething you want, and correct him when he doesn'
Getting To Know Your Daschund 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Getting To Know Your DaschundAuthor: Dan StevensGetting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed,and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance,personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need toknow about the Daschund: Known also as the "wiener dog" because of the long body, theDaschund makes a great pet. With its low-riding body typicallycomes a laid back "low-riding" attitude. The Daschund dates allthe way back to Ancient Egyptian days. Over the years, thebreed became popular around Europe, specifically loved byroyalty. The Daschund we know today was originally called a GermanDaschund, which was much larger, weighing up to 40 pounds. This early breed had straight and crooked leg varieties. TheDaschund is also famous for hunting of fox and rabbit, as wellas exterminating badgers and finding wild boar and injureddeer. The name itself translates in German to "badger dog"because of its amazing hun
Dog Obedience Training 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Dog ObedienceTraining
Play training remains important part of dog obedience rightthrough the training and trialling stages. Puppies areeasily distracted and test the patience of even the mostpatient souls. Trainers must remember the time you spendtraining your puppy now will pay off when you have an adultdog. The aim of dog obedience is to give your puppy,adolecent and elderly dogs a better, more enjoyable doglife.To begin a puppy should become accustom to wearing acollar. A simple buckle collar is fine for this purpose. Ifyour puppy is rolling around or trying to scratch thecollar off, don't take it off him until they accept thecollar.For young puppies all you need is a light weight, thinleash. Larger dogs can require a 1 inch wide leash andsmaller dogs a half inch wide leash. You can upgrade to afancy leather leash when your puppy is properly leashtrained if you like.When the puppy is comfortable with the leash, pick it upand let the pup lead you around. The good thing abouttrain Read more:Dog Obedience
Your Dog's Psychology 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Your Dog's PsychologyAuthor: Dan StevensDear Daniel Stevens: Please tell me I'm not going crazy. One of my co-workers wastelling me that if I want to train my dog that I need tounderstand his mind. Is that possible - I mean I know my dog issmart and inquisitive but if I want him to behave better, comewhen I call, and start listening so do I need to understand toexplore the psychological depths of his mind? I really love my dog. He's my buddy, a medium-size dog Iobtained from the local shelter. He's great but sometimes Iwonder if we're on the same page. He will come sometimes andhe does mind most of the time but I want to trust him to behaveappropriately all the time. It's not that he's a bad dog, justnot a well-trained one. Can you provide me with any informationdog psychology to making training more effective? A loving dog owner - Jonathan R Dear Jonathan: Well, your co-worker was actually right. For training dogs, oneof the key eleme
Rescued Dogs Make Great Family Pets 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Rescued Dogs Make GreatFamily
PetsAuthor: Paula ScottWhether you are considering becoming a first time dog owner oradding a new canine member to your household, consider abreed-based rescue organization as a great source for your newpet. The advantage of selecting a pet from a breed-basedorganization is the foreknowledge you have about your pet'spersonality. Although your dog may not be AKC registered forthat breed, he or she will be primarily characterized by it.You should begin your search for a dog by doing some basicresearch on individual breeds. In addition to considering size,you should think about exercise requirements, guard or watch dogbehaviors, and hereditary diseases that may be associated withthat breed. You should be honest with yourself about yourwillingness to housebreak a puppy or provide an environmentthat includes daily walks or outdoor play time. Once youestablish your basic requirements, select a breed thattypically exhibits the desired characte
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