Man's Best Friend is His Dog

Shih Tzu - A Method of Housebreaking

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:50:29 -0500

House training is one of the most important parts of trainingyour shih tzu to be a valued part of the family. As with manyother aspects of shih tzu training, the best way to house traina shih tzu is to use the dog's own nature to your benefit. Thegreat thing about dogs, and the thing that can make housetraining much easier, is that shih tzu are instinctively veryclean animals. Shih tzu would rather not soil the areas wherethey sleep and eat. In addition, shih tzu are very good atdeveloping habits regarding where they like to urinate anddefecate. For example, shih tzu that are used to eliminating onconcrete or gravel will prefer to eliminate there rather than ongrass or dirt. It is possible to use these natural canine habitswhen house training your shih tzu. Setting up the training areaThe first step in house training your shih tzu is to set up yourtraining area. A small, confined space such as a bathroom, orpart of a kitchen or garage, works best as a training area. This...

Dog Heroes

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:24:01 -0500

Everyday, people witness countless acts of heroism, big andsmall. Heroes, too, come in different shapes and sizes, formsand breeds, man and animals alike. Dolphins, seals, horses, catsand whales are just a few from the animal kingdom that displaystremendous protective instincts that save man from all sorts ofdanger. 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 thelimelight unknowingly. Since then, dogs have been called to asall time heroes - recognized, rescued, trained and cared for byman. All kinds of award were given to dogs to celebrate theirheroism and saving prowess such as the "Dog Hero of the YearAward."The dogs carry on a long line of lifesavers. They have shownunthinkable acts of saving adults and children alike in gravedanger like fire, drowning, road and home accidents, intrudersand robbers, and even in a huge tragedy like . The images ofh...

The Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever – UK vs. Canada

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:26:55 -0500

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-'s, the Golden Retriever emerged, a combo of a golden coated Retriever and a touch of the Tweed Water Spaniel. Because there can be a sense of competition between Goldie and Lab owners, some might argue about who really is a native of Britain. But both breeds are so popular today in the U.S., that it seems they are really at home here.The Lab has been the most popular breed in America for many years. The Goldie doesn't do too badly, following in fourth place. Because of their popularity, these breeds are at risk for overbreeding and extreme inbreeding rem...

How To Avoid Bad Doggy Behavior, And Teach Your Puppy Some

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:09:14 -0500

p>A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend otherpeople - or even make them feel threatened.Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did itwith your children and your parents did it with you. If you hadnever learned right from wrong you would be behaving badly sowhy expect to be able to raise a dog without any coaching? Hehas lots to learn. There's a popular saying among dog trainers: "There's no suchthing as a bad dog." While that may be true, any trainer willadmit that there are dogs with very bad habits. When a dog actsor reacts to a situation in a way that has a negative impact onher owner or others, the behavior is considered to be "bad."Yet, to the dog, it's just what she does. Stopping bad behaviorrequires training to give the dog a new behavior, or habit.One of the most common bad behaviors is jumping up on people.This habit is established when a dog is a puppy. Puppies jump attheir mother to get her attention so she will feed the...

Perfect Gifts for the Dog Lover

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:15:43 -0500

p>Have a dog lover on your gift list? Want to give a special giftthat any dog owner will enjoy? You're in luck! You can choosethe perfect dog lover gift from the huge selection that'savailable. Just about any type of product is available as a doglover gift, so you can find a special gift that stands out fromthe rest.You might be a bit overwhelmed when you first browse through aselection of dog lover gifts - there's so many available! - butthere's a way to narrow down your selection. You can choose agift by dog breed or, if you already have an item in mind, youcan look for that gift in a dog lover theme.Just about everything you can think of is available in a dogmotif. Kitchen tools, cups and dishes, picture frames, andfigurines can be found to suit the dog lover. You can also findfabrics and ready-made jackets, pillow cases, scarves,comforters and handbags designed for the dog lover. If you are looking for a gift with a particular dog breed inmind, it's easy to find ...

How to Breed a Chihuahua Responsibly

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:18:02 -0500

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 about the health of your Chihuahua and whether or not the dog can physically handle whelping.Breeding Chihuahuas:There is a lot more involved to the process of breeding than simply picking which two purebred Chihuahuas to breed together. You need a complete history of genotype and phenotype of the animals involved to prevent any possible genetic complications such as heart problems, patella luxations, leg perthes, liver shunts or any other type of condition.When is the Right Time to Breed?DO N...