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Dog Houses - How To Prepare Them For A Storm

When hurricane or windstorm season comes around in your area, you always make sure your home is ready to weather the storm, right? You probably have the shutters already attached, or ready to be quickly put on, or plywood and other supplies on hand to make sure you can protect your house from whatev

How to Breed Poodles for Color

Poodles come in standard (above 15 inches tall), miniature (between 10 and 15 inches tall), and toy (under 10 inches tall) varieties. All varieties share the same acceptable colors. The coat color, according to the American Kennel Club breed standard, may display slight shade variations from the pri

4 Quick and Simple Dog Training Tips

Often the first place you'll want to start when it comes to dog training is with a quality obedience program. They are available at most dog training schools and local pet superstores and are generally available several different days a week and at different times.

Azawakh Dog Breed

You will find the Azawakh to be very unpredictable, energetic and proud dogs. They have incredible stamina and are also very watchful. Only people liked by this breed will get to see their loving and caring nature.

Acupuncture For Dogs - Getting to the Point

As far as alternative medical treatments go, acupuncture has been around for a long time and is well regarded as an effective treatment for a wide variety of ailments.Acupuncture is now growing in popularity as a treatment for pain and ailments in dogs.As active dogs age, they are more prone to ache

What Causes Calcification in a Dog's Spine?

Dogs, like humans, can suffer from spinal problems that cause pain and lack of mobility. Some breeds, such as dachshunds and shih tzus, have specific structural weaknesses that can lead to severe spinal deformities. A number of other conditions can cause this calcification, which may lead to bulging

How to Tell if a Doberman Is Full Bred

A Doberman pinscher must meet many very particular specifications to be considered a full bred Doberman. This gentle, yet protective dog has been bred since the early 1900s to serve both the police and military as well as families in need of a great guard dog and playful companion. There are specifi

Health Concerns For The Affenpinscher Breed

In general, Affenpinschers are heathy dogs who lead active lifestyles for most of their lives. Your dog's coat will begin to turn gray around the face when he is only about five years old, with the gray spreading gradually until your pet looks like a senior by the time he is about ten. In gener

Dog Fitness: Good for Dog Obedience, Behavior and Your General Health

Lack of exercise is often to blame for bad behavior. Then there's obedience training, or, rather, a lack of it. Every dog needs at least basic training, and daily exercise.Once herders, guard and hunting dogs, now our dog friends have new work; unfortunately it's usually collecting their o

How to Care for Weak Newborn Puppies

When it comes to newborn puppies, breeders normally do not have to help the mother dog. If you provide the right care for the mother dog, the mother dog will be able to handle caring for her puppies by herself. Most of the time, you will only observe the puppies and assist the mother dog only when n

Directions for a Dog Sweater

Keep your pup warm this winter with a dog sweater. Smaller dogs, and those bred for warmer clients, may need sweaters to help guard against the cold and inclement weather. If your pup shivers when you take her out on a walk, or if she has arthritis or other health problems, you'll want to help keep

4 Big Reasons Why You Should Buy Or Build a Cedar Dog House

If you are looking for a dog house for your delightful pet dog, then treat them to a cedar house. This type of house is long lasting with the proper care and for year round protection it is one of the best investments to make for your sweetest family member.

Caring for Your Dog When You're Gone

What would your dog do if you couldn't be there to provide love, companionship, dog food, grooming and shelter? As a loving dog owner, you also want to be a responsible dog owner. Here are some important things to do to keep your dog well cared for when you can't be there.

How to Capture a Stray Pit Bull

Pit bulls are not a breed of dog, but a general description of the American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire, and Staffordshire Bull terriers. These dogs are very athletic, strong and smart. Though pit bulls have a reputation for aggression--having been bred historically to fight--they have also bee

Acana Dog Food

How would you like to feed your little puppy or cat? You must like to feed them with the best dog food or best cat food. Acana is a brand that is engaged in preparing healthy food for your pets. This is a brand that prepares healthy food for both cats and dogs. There are many brands that prepare che

Yorkie Health Issues

Yorkies can be great pets, but just like all other dog breeds, they have their fair share of health issues. This article will you understand the common health issues associated with Yorkie dogs.

I Was Wrong - A Sit Stay Fetch Review

I couldn't believe where I found help with training my new puppy. It was easy. I could implement it and now I'm on my way to a well trained pet.

Canine Stress Symptoms

Dogs can experience stress, as humans can.dog image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comDogs can feel stress as humans can. Changes in environmental conditions, such as nearby workmen making a lot of noise with machinery, fireworks and thunderstorms are all examples of conditions that can be...

Is a Boxer For Your Family?

Boxers by far are one of the best dogs to have with children. They have one of the best temperaments when it comes to children. I owned two Boxers only after doing quite a bit of research. This was after witnessing a horrible attack of a friends two year old son with a dachshund my former husband ow

Prebiotic Digestive Aids For Sporting Dogs

Sporting dogs live to run and work but the nature of an active lifestyle puts tremendous stress on their resources and health.Good digestion is one of the keystones to good health and prebiotics play an important role in aiding the digestive process.PREbiotics are food ingredients that beneficially