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German Shepherd Puppy Training Tips

A German Shepherd's powerful body, keen senses and strong devotion and loyalty make it the prime choice of canine to fill a number of roles, from best friend to police dog to herding on the farm. Despite their natural inclination to help, Shepherds must be trained from a young age to properly fill t

Testicular Cancer In Dogs - Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Cancer is on the rise in the overall dog population just as it is in humans. Is this a strange coincidence or due to some common factors? Can we do anything at all to help and protect our canine friends from this life threatening condition?

The Importance of Dog Clothing

Some people ask why we need to dress up our pet and buy dog clothing if they already have furs to cover their skin. Some even question others why they buy special holiday dog clothing and dog costumes for special occasions. Since, dogs especially smaller ones are easily affected by the change of tem

Treatment For Dog Bites

Dogs make wonderful pets. However, these animals are natural predators. They are generally built to be able to hunt successfully.

Why Some Dogs Whine at Night (And How to Stop It)

Your dog may be whining too much and you are starting to hate that you cannot sleep well at night because of it. Here are some tips that you can follow to put a stop that whining.

Dog Foods to Avoid When Giving Treat to Dogs

It's not sufficient for dogs to have a full stomach after every meal. Also a non-sedentary life style, pets require suitable nutrition ready to make them healthy, happy and their coats soft and shining. The rice of dog food and its brand name is important only if dogs could read or pay up for h

Preschool Puppy Training (Part 2) - Fetching

Normally the first positive command that is taught to a puppy is to sit and you should teach the puppy to sit first. The only negative command that the puppy should be made aware of is the word "no". This can be taught later once the puppy knows the positive commands. In case you continue

Activities for Jack Russells

Jack Russell terriers are hunting dogs by nature. They are high-energy dogs that need activities to burn their energy and keep them out of trouble. Many competitive dog sports exist for Jack Russells and their owners. These sports help owners and dogs bond and have fun together.

GPS Dog Collars

Dog collars are an absolute necessity to keep a dog under control. There are many different kinds of dog collars available today. A basic collar is priced at around $5 while a personalized designer collar would cost around $50 or more, depending on the options available.

Most Common Communications From Pets: Love

Last week I wrote about the two easiest telepathic messages that you could notice and practice sending and receiving with all animals: "Hello and Thank You." Now I would like to share the communication that is the most common request for me to share: from both the animal and my human clien

Foods That Cause Aggression in Dogs

While no specific foods have been linked to aggression in dogs, some studies show that overall dietary protein levels can have a statistically significant effect on some types of canine aggression. Other research suggests that dry dog food ingredients like food colorants, soy protein and sugar can i

A Wagging Tale - An Insight Into HGH and Your Four Legged Friend

It was back in the sixties I first heard the song "Old Shep" sung by the great Elvis Presley no less. "Old Shep" tells the story of a hunting man who lives by his gun and his old yellow dog called Shep. They had been together a long time these three always together, the man, the

Ear Scabies in Dogs

Ear scabies are caused when a dog is infected with parasites or mites (Sarcoptes scabeie var canis). Ear scabies are a characteristic of scarcoptic manage-a highly infectious disease found in canines, felines and other mammals, including humans. Dogs with mange itch constantly. A dog's ears are amon

How to Make a Dog Wheel Chair From a Human Wheel Chair

When a pet can no longer walk independently, it can be hard to know what to do. Pet-lovers may face the difficult decision of spending thousands of dollars on treatment or euthanasia before it is medically necessary. One alternative might be a customized canine wheelchair, however, this is a fairly

How to Adopt a Black Lab

Black Labradors come from the Labrador family of dogs which also includes Chocolate Labs and Golden Labs. Due to their high intelligence and loyal personalities, Black Labs make superior pets. As they are highly trainable and strong, they are often used as guide dogs, service dogs and in police enfo

The Only Way to Successfully Train Your Dog

If you want to be successful in your dog training efforts there a certain thing you need to put in place. Not doing this will make your job exponentially more difficult if not outright impossible. Read on...

Have the Right Dog Training Supplies For Your Pet

When training a dog it is very important as the owner of any dog to have the proper dog training supplies needed to make sure that the dog will be trained properly.The items that are needed for properly training a dog is as follows: a collar, a leash, a muzzle, and a bait pouch.If a person is able t