When a pet dog refuses to eat, the problem is either physical or psychological. When a pet dog refuses to eat, his owner pleads with him and tries to tempt him with food fed by hand. If the dog is sufficiently neglected and bored he may try this to get attention. An intelligent owner will counter this common canine play…
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Using An Electronic Dog Collar For Training Your Dog
A dog is a man’s best friend; dogs protect him and his home. A dog owner has responsibilities as well, like food, shelter, training, and even making sure to provide a dog with the proper collar. Electronic dog collars are one of the most commonly used tools for training. Electronic dog collars help to correct a dog’s misbehavior, train it…
How To Train Your Puppy The Right Way Introducing Your Puppy To Your Home And Family
Puppy training is very important, whether you are training your first puppy or your 20th. Properly training and socializing a puppy is vital to making it a valued member of your family and your community. In some ways training a puppy is easier than training an adult or adolescent dog. One reason is that the puppy is essentially a “blank…
Dog Training Tips Things I Ve Learned About Agility Dog Training
I’ve owned many dogs, throughout my life, but have never known exactly how to train them properly. I based my training on punishment and just couldn’t figure out why that didn’t work that well. But, almost two years ago, I started training my Papillon for agility competition. She was extremely high-drive and I knew she’d really love it. So, I…
Golden Retriever A Loving Large Family Dog
Golden Retrievers are a medium to medium/large dog breed. They reach a height between 20″ to 24″. If a Golden Retriever could speak, they might say, “What can I do for you?” They are born people pleasers from hunting to tricks to family pet. The Golden Retriever is AKC recognized with a coat color in varying shades of golden or…
Mutt Matters Dealing With Dog Separation Anxiety
Your dog’s usual barks or “bow wows” may not always carry the same message. As your dog approaches you, don’t be fooled. Your pet, that may very well be your best friend, may not be asking for the same doggy munchies. Maybe – just maybe – your mutt-friend is experiencing an overwhelming feeling of fear – separation anxiety in dogs.…
Easy Steps To Stop Your Dog From Jumping On You
When you bring home that adorable puppy her dog behavior is so cute. She puts her feet up on you to get your attention, jumps in your lap, jumps up and down on her hind legs begging to be picked up. And what do you do? You reinforce all those dog behaviors. Give her attention, pick her up, make sure…
Great Pyrenees Grooming Tips Special Techniques For Large Breed Dogs
Large breed dogs pose special grooming dilemmas. The Great Pyrenees and other Bernard family members have cornered the market on that special combination of girth and hair. Without a regimented grooming routine the Pyrenees’ flowing white locks can easily morph, soon resembling an electrocuted Komondor on steroid. One obstacle to keeping large breeds in the peek of beauty is the…
The Symptoms Of Canine Diabetes
It can take a while for us humans to suspect that we may have diabetes and go in for tests. It’s much harder for us to spot the symptoms of diabetes in dogs. The disease tends to sneak up and the symptoms will often go unnoticed until the disease has become quite advanced. Here are some things you should always…
Through The Eyes Of Your Dog
Unless you were born blind you already know how valuable your eyes and vision are in coping with life. Helping us to process information on the world around us, our eyes constantly work to help us enjoy life and avoid danger. Dogs also use their eyes in similar ways but with a few minor important differences. We see far and…