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How to Choose the Right Outdoor Dog Kennel

There are many benefits to using an outdoor dog kennel for your pet. Let's first talk about the different kinds of Dog Kennels available to us today.

How to Get Your Dog to Stop Eating Furniture

You come home and once again, your dog has trashed your house and chewed up your furniture. Your couch is in shreds and your dog has reduced your kitchen chairs to firewood. You're at your wit's end.But there are several things you can do to stop the destruction. Your dog is doing what comes n

Quick and Effective Dog Obedience Training

Bringing home your new dog can be exciting and frustrating. You need to form bond and begin obedience training right away. This will help your dog fit into your "pack" very quickly.

Bad Dog Behavior and How to Stop It

If your dog is exhibiting bad dog behavior, then you will want to do everything in your power to stop it. It's hard to enjoy your pet when you are constantly worried about him biting or barking at your guests.

Caring For Your Senior Dog - Challenging But Rewarding

All pet owners must face the day when they have to realize their beloved dog is no longer the puppy she once was. It can be very hard to watch our pets grow old while we stay young, but there are many things a dog owner can do to make his or her pet's golden years the best years of them all. Be

Lower Jaw Osteosarcoma in Dogs

Osteosarcoma is a malignant bone tumor and accounts for 5% of all cancer cases in canines, with much of that affecting the limbs or cranium. It is estimated that osteosarcoma affects more than 8,000 dogs each year in the United States alone.

Natural Treatment for Skin Problems for Dogs

Allergies, hot spots, raw patches, dry skin and other conditions can drive your dog and you crazy. All of that itching and scratching is not healthy and can easily be remedied through natural treatments, without chemicals or antibiotics. Keeping your dog's skin healthy helps to keep his whole body i

Medication for Dogs With Allergies

The most common allergies dogs experience have the same symptoms but different causes. Both should be addressed to offer your dog the greatest symptom relief. When allergy flare-ups occur, there are medications that can be given to calm the reaction that causes the symptoms. These medications have p

Causes of Dog Barking

Before attempting to remedy a barking dog problem you need to establish the causes of the barking. These are many and varied and are covered in this article.

How to Make a Slip Leash

Slip leashes are, as the name suggests, a leash that you can slip over your pet's head without a collar. They are useful as a short-term solution when you do not have access to a normal dog leash and can also be helpful when a dog is afraid of wearing a leash and collar. Slip leashes are a very inex

Lhasa Apso - Basic Facts To Know

The Lhasa Apso, also called the Lhasa Terrier, is classified under the non-sporting breed class. They have a long shaggy coat that makes them look a bit like a small Old English Sheepdog. The breed is believed to have first appeared during around 800BC.

Dogs And Antifreeze

Years ago an automotive radiator coolant was produced that contains ethylene glycol better know as antifreeze. The weather is getting colder and people will start adding more or changing antifreeze (ethylene glycol) to their radiators particularly in colder areas. Be aware though that warmer areas a

How to Health Concerns of Mixed Breed Dogs

Mixed breed dogs are special and unique. One thing that sets them apart from purebred dogs is their health problems and predisposition to health conditions. As a new, loving member of your family, you want to ensure that you address any health problems early and expertly to keep your pet healthy fo

Information on Mini Shar-Peis

The Chinese shar-pei is a dog known for its very loose skin, which creates wrinkles that are predominant on the head, neck and withers. The miniature Chinese shar-pei is no exception. It has been bred as a downsized version of the standard shar-pei using a recessive gene that is carried in their DNA

Yorkshire Terriers Pulling on the Leash

In this article the author discusses how it can be very challenging to learn to walk a Yorkshire terrier properly teaching them to obey. Some useful techniques and tips are suggested to solve this very common Yorkie behavioral issue.

Re-Housebreaking Your Adult Dog

Has your adult dog started using your house for a toilet again? Maybe your dog just has an occasional accident as some people say, every now and then. If so it's time to take a step backwards and return to the basics.

Taking Care Of Your New Pet - It Always Makes Sense To Plan In Advance

You do not wait for the baby to come home before you start buying various products and things to be used by the baby, right? You buy a cradle; get toys, stock up the room, and get baby accessories, diapers and other stuff even before the baby is born, right? Well, this approach will work well if you