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Why Would a Dog Start Eating Grass?

It is common for dogs to eat grass. Your dog may engage in this behavior because she has an upset stomach. Many dogs can eat grass, digest it and pass it, without any vomiting. If this is the case, your dog may have a vitamin deficiency. You should not worry unless your dog eats grass more than once

What are Dog Shock Fences?

Dog shock fences, or "invisible fences", are containment systems for dogs. They keep dogs, wearing special collars, in their yards without the need for traditional fences.

How to Make an Obstacle Course for Dogs

A dog obstacle course is a fun way to give your dog some exercise. It can also build trust, confidence and obedience skills. You can progress from a simple home obstacle course to the more formalized sport of agility training, where the type and size of obstacles are specified and dogs can compete f

How to Keep a Dog From Licking a Wound

Whether a surgical incision or a cut incurred by romping around the yard, chances are your dog will want to lick its wounds. Dog saliva kills certain germs, but presents the opportunity for many more to infect the injury, according to The Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians. Dogs lick to cl

Gearing Up For Dog Training Treats

One of the best ways to train your dog is through the use of treats. Dogs love treats and they can greatly assist you in training.

A Champion Akita is Born

So, you think your Akita may have what it takes to be a "champ", and you are interested in possibly entering them into a professional dog show competition. However, perhaps being new to the dog show circuit, you're not quite sure what to expect. This is not a problem, as I will be mor

Toys to Trim Your Pooch

Dog grooming tools are the necessity of all pet owners to ensure a glowing and healthy pooch. Unspecific to the types of pooches, pet care is an indispensable act of maintenance for the pooch. As owner of the pooch, it is your utmost responsibility to take good care of the pooch.

Does Dinovite Stop Dog Shedding

Most dogs shed at least twice a year as the seasons change, but some dogs shed excessively year round. If this is a problem in your home you may want to try Dinovite, which is a brand of dietary supplements that many dog owners have found helps with shedding.

How Housebreaking a Puppy is Easy

Housebreaking a puppy is the first thing every new pet owner has to face. This should begin the minute you walk in the house with your new pup. Housebreaking is easy if a routine is established.

How to Love German Shepherd Puppies

The qualities of the German Shepherd puppies, as physical prowess, adaptability and devotion to their owner and his family, make them lovable and also cute pets. Besides they are so cute, German Shepherd puppies make wonderful companions for the families as they provide efficient protection for thei

How to Adopt a Golden Retriever

Seeing an unfortunate dog on the street, starve, wounded and no home for shelter is a heart -rending sight. What they need is a new home and a chance to survive. Some people instead of buying consider adoption of the unfortunate dog and provide a new home and family.

Dog Waste Bag - New Is Needed

We need a new dog waste bag along with its many benefits. Our needs are listed below. Maybe we could attach it to our leash and allow it to hold everything. Then we no longer need to carry items by hand or in our pockets. We must now carry our waste bags discreetly and safely and also be able to car

Stop the Biting Behavior of Your Dog - What You Need to Know

While dogs have thick skin and biting each other may not be harmful for them, it is different for humans as we don't have thick skin and can get hurt from their sharp teeth. Whether they just want to play, protect themselves or profess their position as leader of the pack in your home, they nee

Different Types of Puppy Food

There are various different types of Puppy Food available on the market, and it's entirely up to you which one you choose to feed to your puppy. The two most popular choices of food are either wet food or dry food, but there are also a few alternative options such as the raw food diet, which ar

Low-Allergy Poodle Hybrid Dogs

The poodle is a dog well known for its intelligence, strength and non-shedding coat. Recently there has been an explosion of poodle hybrids - read on to learn about some that may be new to you.

Dog Obedience Secrets

Dog obedience is the process of training the dog to perform 5 very important basic obedience commands: sit, down, come, stay and drop-it. Dog obedience training helps build a strong bond of trust between you and your dog because it trains your dog to look to you for approval in everything he does. D

Dog Behaviors and What They Mean

Similar to humans, dogs also exhibit a very complicated behavior, which is very difficult to understand at times. Although the dogs cannot talk like we do, they can convey everything they want to by displaying different types of behavior.

How to Dominate an Alpha Dog

Understanding how a dog relates within its pack can help you become the alpha in your home. Often misconstrued as a physical dominance, "alpha" actually refers to the individual in charge of the resources within the pack. The pack member who controls the foodand the choice of sleeping location is th