Published Friday July 30 2010
House training is one of the most important parts of training
your shih tzu to be a valued part of the family. As with many
other aspects of shih tzu training, the best way to house train
a shih tzu is to use the dog's own nature to your benefit. The
great thing about dogs, and the thing that can make house
training much easier, is that shih tzu are instinctively very
clean animals. Shih tzu would rather not soil the areas where
they sleep and eat. In addition, shih tzu are very good ...
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Published Thursday July 29 2010
Everyday, people witness countless acts of heroism, big and
small. Heroes, too, come in different shapes and sizes, forms
and breeds, man and animals alike. Dolphins, seals, horses, cats
and whales are just a few from the animal kingdom that displays
tremendous protective instincts that save man from all sorts of
danger. But nothing beats "the man's best friend".
After displays of great courage and bravery during World War I,
dogs have seen a different light. They were thrust into the
limelight ...
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Published Wednesday July 28 2010
In the early eighteenth century, two popular breeds existed in Newfoundland (Canada) ' the Greater Newfoundland and the Lesser Newfoundland. The Labrador Retriever emerged from the Lesser of the two. To make up for this lowly label, he quickly became the most popular dog in Newfoundland and was warmly welcomed by his cousins, the Brits, where he shed the original name for his new one. A little later in the mid-1800's, the Golden Retriever emerged, a combo of a golden coated ...
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Published Tuesday July 27 2010
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A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other
people - or even make them feel threatened.
Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it
with your children and your parents did it with you. If you had
never learned right from wrong you would be behaving badly so
why expect to be able to raise a dog without any coaching? He
has lots to learn.
There's a popular saying among dog trainers: "There's no such
thing as a bad dog." While that may be true, any ...
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Published Monday July 26 2010
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Have a dog lover on your gift list? Want to give a special gift
that any dog owner will enjoy? You're in luck! You can choose
the perfect dog lover gift from the huge selection that's
available. Just about any type of product is available as a dog
lover gift, so you can find a special gift that stands out from
the rest.
You might be a bit overwhelmed when you first browse through a
selection of dog lover gifts - there's so many available! - but
there's a way to narrow down your selection. ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Sunday July 25 2010
Breeding a Chihuahua is not something you want to do without the right knowledge. These little dogs have many difficulties during delivery (whelping). They are physically fragile dogs and have bones that are very easily broken and as a result, things can go wrong. You need to consult with your veterinarian prior to taking on this endeavor. Your pet needs a clean bill of health before being bred. You should be able to talk to your veterinarian anytime you need them with questions or concerns ...
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Published Saturday July 24 2010
Click this link to get a free 25 page dog training guide!
If you're looking to adopt a dog, then pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and relax because you're going to want to read this article.
In the next few minutes, we're going to look at three crucial elements that you MUST consider before you adopt a dog. First, we're going to talk about the differences between adopting a purebred or a mutt. Next, we're going to discuss factors that have to be considered when deciding on ...
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Published Friday July 23 2010
Protecting new furniture from a puppy is something that doesn't just happen by accident. If you want to prevent your sofa cushions from getting chewed, or having the corner of your wooden table gnawed on, pay attention. What I'm about to share is a great way to use positive reinforcement with your puppy to train him what is and isn't ok to chew on.
The key to stop puppy chewing is to teach a technique for stopping puppy chewing that still meets your puppies needs. Because your puppy is growing ...
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Published Thursday July 22 2010
One of the most confusing and anxiety-ridden areas of dog
training is house training. Yet, it is one of the most
important, especially for the humans involved.
The best way to understand and find success with house training
is to use the dog's own nature to help you.
Dogs are, by instinct, very clean animals. They would rather not
soil any areas where they normally sleep or eat. Dogs are also
creatures of habit --- they like to know where they're supposed
to go urinate and defecate. If the dog ...
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Published Wednesday July 21 2010
First pet stores began selling clothes for pets. Then kennels
upgraded from a wire cage to four-star hotels for man's best
friend. Now you can even buy insurance for your four-legged
friend. Everything from health insurance to third party
insurance for the family pet is getting to be big business in
the animal world.
Pet owners can find insurance for a myriad of pet related
problems. For example, assistance in finding Fido if he goes
missing; third party insurance in case Rex gets a ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Tuesday July 20 2010
Like most dog owners, you probably take your dog with you on
weekend excursions and trips to the country. When it comes time
to take a longer vacation, however, we always face the dilemma
of what to do with Fido.
Traveling with your pup is not always practical, especially if
you are flying somewhere. However, there are ways to make dog
travel easier and more convenient -- it just requires a bit of
planning.
The best way of traveling with your dog is to go by car or
recreational vehicle. You can ...
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Published Monday July 19 2010
It is important for you to train your dog to perform correct
behaviours so that both of you can maintain a happy
relationship. It is important for you as an owner to be the
boss. If the dog thinks he is higher than you, he will not obey
you and may perhaps even perform aggressive behaviours. The more
that your dog respects you the more likely he will pursue your
wishes.
During your dog's first weeks, how you treat him will impact on
where he sees his place in the family hierarchy. Where your ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Sunday July 18 2010
Both mixed breed dogs and purebreds have their fans but is one kind of dog actually better than the other? Is it possible to live with both kinds of dogs? What about the dogs? Do they know or care if they sport a pedigree or not?
Ask a diehard fan of mixed breeds or shelter dogs and they will probably tell you that you can do a lot of good by adopting a dog from a shelter. These dogs are often unwanted and may be euthanized unless they are adopted by someone.
Survey data ...
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Posted in: Home and Family
Published Sunday July 11 2010
My two therapy dogs, Nikki and Benny, bring joy to our friends.
Here is short report of our visit.
First, let me tell you just a little bit about my two dogs, a
short little Bio on each. There are pictures on my dog therapy
page. www.mimfreedom.com/dogtherapy.htm
Benny, my black lab, is about 6 years old now. Benny is a
wonderful dog (even though he likes to steal my pillows). He
loves going to visit our friends in the home. His tail is like a
rotator as soon as we come near our first 'friend'. ...
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Published Saturday July 03 2010
Have you seen the movie "Marley and Me"? If you have, then you've seen how annoying Marley can be. He's the type of dog that any dog trainer will not be too happy to meet. He pees everywhere, chews on the living room set, and jumps on people. Actually, his owner, portrayed by Owen Wilson, even brought him to a dog training class to turn him into a well-trained dog. Unfortunately, the dog trainer easily gave up on him because he was the worst dog she had ever seen. He made a total chaos in the ...
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