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Mastiffs - A Great Family Pet

If you are looking for a great family pet, then you will want to take into consideration the Mastiff. I know that they are large, but they do make great family pets if they are properly trained.

Renal Failure Associated With Ingestion of Grapes or Raisins in Dogs

Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs. There is no way to know if your dog will develop kidney failure from this type of human food. Any ingestion must be treated as serious and possibly life threatening. Emesis (induced vomiting) is the recommended first response. Dogs may show symptoms of toxicity

Socializing Your Scottish Terrier

Scottish terrier dogs do have an instinctive fear of anything that's unfamiliar to them. This means that any situation or object your dog is not accustomed to can pose a threat and create fear and stress in him. Without appropriate training these negative experiences may lead to behavioural pro

Homemade Ear Wash for Dogs

We walk our dogs, feed them and play with them every single day. But as responsible pet owners, we must also remember to pay close attention to our dog's hygiene. Cleaning a dog's ears frequently is an effective way to avoid infection and other hearing related problems. If you prepare your own batch

The Pay Scale for Dog Groomers

Dog groomers across the United States have a wide range of remuneration. Many groomers have their own grooming salons, some work from home and others work for large organizations such as Petco and Petsmart. The American Pet Products Association’s 2011-2012 National Pet Owners’ Survey sho

The 'HOW-TO' to Train a Dog Effectively to Behave

This article discuss how a dog can be trained effectively to behave. Dogs are adorable but an untamed dog could turn out to be a nightmare. Dogs are animals like any others and without proper instruction they are likely to behave like one as well.

Dogs - Choosing One That Suits Your Personality

Dogs are as different and individual as their owners. Choosing a dog can be a tricky business, with many hundreds of breeds to choose from. Follow these tips to find the perfect dog for you and your personality.

Dog Day Care Home Business

Dog Day Care home business is booming internationally due to its multitude of facilities provided to the dog owners who do not find time to groom or walk their dogs and have difficulties while traveling as well as providing home security, picking up mail, newspaper and watering the potted plants. Co

Should You Worry About Your Dog Falling Into Quicksand?

Going for a hike with your dog in the desert has its special challenges, but is quicksand one of them?The image is in all our heads from so many old Westerns. The bad guy takes a misstep in the desert and falls into a puddle of quivering quicksand. Just out of the reach of the nearby tree, the strug

About Crate Training Your Dog

Be kind to your puppy or dog and give him his own little (or big) haven.It's one of the best things you can do for your pet and it will help with housebreaking your puppy as well.

How to Provide Appropriate Dog Health Care

Most dog owners would choose to provide optimum health care for their dog.But what many dog owners are not aware of is that there is a lot of misinformation around on dog health care.The trick is to identify what actually is appropriate dog health care, and provide it.

Teaching Your Dog To Come - An Essential Command

Training your dog to come when called is an essential part of dog training. As a responsible owner, it is one of the most, if not most important commands to teach your dog as it is an instant response command, and once mastered can be used when needed, to keep your dog away from dangerous situations

How To Choose The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy

So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you're running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you choos

How to Train Aggressive Dogs

All dogs are inherently good. It is the way they are raised and nurtured that determines their tendency toward respectfulness or aggression. A dog does not become belligerent all on his own, and isn't only abused animals that show signs of aggression. If an owner allows a dog to become dominant in a

How to Maintain a Wild English Bulldog

With its thick shoulders, large head and sagging jowls, bulldogs look somewhat menacing. Their short, thick stature gives many the impression that bulldogs are a lazy breed. However, bulldogs are actually a very gentle breed, perfect for families with children. English bulldogs are extremely loyal a

Do Woolly Moths Hibernate Inside a House?

The banded woolly bear caterpillar, also called the woolly worm, is the larval form of the Isabella tiger moth. Most moths overwinter as pupae, but the banded woolly bear is unique because it spends the winter as a caterpillar. In the fall, these furry black and orange caterpillars can be seen racin

Feeding Amounts for Great Danes

A Great Dane is a big dog that measures about 43 inches from paw to shoulder and weighs 99 lbs to 118 lbs as an adult. A dog of this size needs a lot of food to sustain its energy levels and health. The quality of food is also important. Some of the key vitamins and minerals that a Great Dane needs

Nursing Your Dog Back to Health - This is Why You Need a Dog Gate

When nursing a sick dog back to health, you have to be very careful about their day to day care. Pet gates can be very important to help reduce further strain on bones, muscles, joints, and other bodily functions. Keeping a sick dog calm is very important While caring for a sick dog, it is a good i