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Making Cheap Healthy Dog Food

Anyone that you have ever met that owns a dog will be the first ones to complain about the cost of pet foods, this is why so many people are now making cheap healthy dog food for themselves. There are many recipes on the Internet or even in cook books that are designed for dog food, and each one tha

Puppy Training List

Puppies are cute but wayward. If a puppy isn't peeing inside the house, it's chewing on furniture or gamboling around getting underfoot and sharpening its teeth on small children. Training a puppy begins immediately, as the little dog's mind learns from its environment, and the way its owners intera

Deciding How to Best Feed Your Pet

Deciding how much to feed your pet and what kind of food you should feed is one of the most important decisions you can make about your pet's health.Not only do you need to decide how much to feed your pet, you also need to determine how often you will feed your pet during the day and whether y

Child Pet Gates, Child Safety Gates - Why Are They Essential?

Why would you need child pet gates or child safety gates? Well, because it is the parents' responsibility to make the home child-friendly by getting child safety products. There are so many things that can be dangerous inside the house if the homeowner is not careful - find out what those dange

Food Aggression Is a Serious Problem

This article addresses the problem of food aggression in dogs, and gives some helpful tips on how to correct this problem. If you find your self on the receiving end of a very nasty dog that you have just put food down for, this article may be for you.

Benefits of Dog Training Exercises!

Everyone knows that a dog is wild animal and it needs some lessons to learn etiquette. This can only be done if you provide proper care and attention to your dog because this animal is totally dependent on you. Being a good owner, it is your foremost responsibility to take proper care of your pet in

How to Stop Puppy Chewing

So you got a new puppy this holiday season and so far, his chewing has cost you more then what you spent on Christmas presents.Before your puppy starts chewing up your wallet or needs surgery to remove something, he's swallowed, let's look at ways to stop you puppy from chewing things he s

What Causes Hiccups in Dogs?

Hearing your dog hiccup for the first time can be alarming.dog image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.comDogs, like humans, can experience hiccups. Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm and can be beneficial in relieving gas. This occurs most frequently during the puppy...

How To Potty Train Your Puppy Easy

If your puppy's potty training isn't happening quite the way you had hoped than it is okay. In this article I am here to share with you the same methods that I used to potty train my puppy.

What Are the Dangers of a Dog Chewing on Pine Wood?

Try replacing your dog's stick with a chew toy.dog image by Piotr Markowski from Fotolia.comDogs tend to choose disintegrating pieces of wood they find in the yard over the nice new toys their owners bought them. While some owners find this behavior annoying, it can also be a dangerous...

Eczema in a Chihuahua

Eczema includes any of the variety of skin disorders that can affect you or your dog. Chihuahuas can be especially sensitive to skin and coat problems associated with eczema, as they have a high likelihood for developing allergies. Eczema causes the upper layers of the skin to swell, which usually l

How to Kennel a Dog at Home

Kennel training for dogs that takes place in your home is referred to as "crate training." A crate is a kennel, sized for your breed that can be moved and transported. Typically crafted from wire or from plastic, crates can help indulge your dog's innate instinct to den in a secure environ

English Bulldogs - How to Care, Exercise and Train

English bulldogs are very loyal and friendly pets that will do just about anything for their owner. Best of all they are super cute and gets along with other family members and pets. The one thing that you might not like about your English bulldogs is that it is naturally big and fluffy furthermore

"H" Dog Breeds

"H" dog breeds - quickly find the dog breed information you need with this alphabetical listing of dog breeds.

German Shepherd Dog Health Issues

The German Shepherd breed is an excellent choice for a canine companion. However, just like many other popular breeds, there are certain health problems that you need to be aware of. Here are a few of the most prevalent German Shepherd dog health issues to look out for.

How to Stop My Dog From Sleeping on My Couch

Dogs are often referred to as man's best friend. Unfortunately, that friendship can become strained when the dog is engaging in behavior you do not approve of. If your dog is jumping up on or sleeping on your couch and you would like him to stop, there are several steps you can take to teach him.