Archive for June, 2009

Owning And Training A Basset Hound

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

All dogs have desirable and less desirable aspects. Although Basset Hounds can make wonderful pets, they can present their own set of challenges as well. Some of these include stubbornness, shedding, gassiness, chronic illnesses, and loudness. This article will explore some of these challenges a little closer. Stubborn: There is ...

Symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease in dogs

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The Lyme disease is quite a new disease. It has been found recently in the north and western parts of the US. The alarming think about this disease is that it can be transmitted form dogs to humans quite easily. Since 1975 this disease has been a constant sign ...

Crate Training An Older Dog

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

You bring home your new canine friend and now it's when the work begins. While it would be wonderful to cuddle with him or her forever, and just play and enjoy him, this is the time to housebreak him and the best way to do this is with the use ...

Popular dog breeds

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Dogs will always remain men’s best friends regardless of age, sex and nationality. Nowadays there are various dog breeds available and it is quite hard to tell which of them the most popular ones are. People and dogs are simply drawn to each other, these pets being wonderful companions ...

Using An Australian Shepherd As A Working Dog

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

The Australian Shepherd was originally bred to be a working dog. Many people when considering which dog breed to get, are simply unaware of all the possibilities of such a versatile breed like the Australian Shepherd. Most owners of Australian Shepherds use the dog for working purposes, and there are ...

Earth Dog Trials Versus Wiener Dog Racing

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Dachshunds, like all modern breeds of dog we are used to seeing today, were initially bred for a specific task. Breeders and breed enthusiasts work with breeds to bring out desirable traits that will benefit their breed's respective duties and skills, and to quell those that are undesirable or non-beneficial. ...

How To Groom Your Shetland Sheepdog

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Because of their long, thick, fluffy coats, it may seem like grooming a Shetland Sheepdog would be a daunting task. While it does require some dedication and patience, it is not nearly as difficult or time-consuming as one might think. Some owners choose to shave their Shelties to avoid having ...

Checking your dogs ears and nails

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Checking your dogs ears and nails should be done on a regular basis no matter what type of dog you have. If you haven’t checked them yet then do so as soon as possible. The majority of dogs nails will naturally wear down if it frequently walks on rough or ...

Designer Dog Clothing – Pamper Your Pet In Style!

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

There has been a great demand for dog clothing and products which have in turn given birth to such fantastic designer dog clothing boutiques. Whether you want to take your little poodle for a walk in the park, for an all dog's meet, for his friends wedding or you ...

Dog Apparels – Make Your Pet Look Stylish!

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Your pet dog is one of your most valued family members! In fact, he is loyal, faithful and always there for you! Dress him up in style with various pieces of dog apparels in order to make him feel loved and cared for. Dog apparels are being ...