Archive for October, 2009

Dog Ownership - Bathing And Hygiene Tips

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

If this is your first dog or have questions or problems grooming your dog, this article may help you through the problem or give you tips to make things a little easier. One of the things that we all must do for our dog, big or small is routine bathing. ...

The Keys to a Healthy Diet For Dogs With Bladder Stones

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

A healthy diet for dogs with bladder stones can make all the difference when it comes to treating and preventing this painful condition.  And if you’ve ever experienced your dog needing to go all the time and struggling or feeling pain when it does, you know just how difficult it ...

Winter Tips for Dogs

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Most breeds of dog are extremely hardy creatures, capable of withstanding all kinds of weather conditions. If your dog is kept outside, you may like to take a few extra precautions throughout the winter to ensure that your dog remains healthy. However, even if your dog is an indoor pet, ...

Are All Dog Competitions Breed Specific

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Do you have to have a Border Collie to run agility? A Jack Russell Terrier for flyball? An Australian Shepherd to compete in disc dog? Is Schutzhund only for German Shepherds? How about dock dogs? Is it just for Labrador Retrievers? Do I need an American Pit Bull Terrier if ...

Electric Dog Collars: What Are They?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Are you bothered by your dogs' constant barking? You should be, because there are a lot of possible issues that could crop up. For example, neighbors would be knocking at your door, bringing their complaint letters. If you can't do anything with your dog after then, maybe it would be ...

How and Why to Crate Train a Puppy

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

For many new dog owners, housetraining is one of the most challenging parts of introducing a new canine into the family. Until that puppy learns how to go outside, chances are that you'll be spending quite a bit of time cleaning up messes and dreading the smell when you open ...

The Right Teaching Method for Your Dog

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

What's not to like about dogs? Continuing companion, best friend, protectorthese animals do it all and expect just about nothing in return. [**] no matter what purpose your dog serves, every puppy could use some coaching in behavior. When it comes to effective training, knowing what strategies to use can ...

Things to Do with Your Dog in Austin

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Pet-Friendly in Austin: The Best of the BestAustin is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, and perhaps the world.  Offering a wide array of restaurants, activities, and stores that allow four-legged guests, Austin provides a warm and welcoming reception for dogs and their owners.Austin dogs can enjoy ...

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Hip Dysplasia in a genetic,  inherited disease that is found in all breeds and sizes of dogs.  Most common in the larger breeds, even small and toy breeds suffer from this disability.  Even though it is not fatal, this condition can lead to debilitating loss of motion, primarily in the ...

Extremely Rare Dog Breeds

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

There are several rare breeds of dogs that can still be found through out the world that are not accepted by any of the Kennel Clubs.  the reason for this is that they are found in only one area or specific location.  These dogs would be purebred lines were they ...