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How to Stop Your Dog From Barking Using Positive Reinforcement

Is your dog barking too much?Don't yell at him - that'll just make him bark more! Use these tried and true positive reinforcement training methods from an experienced puppy trainer and dog behaviorist and you'll both be happier in the long run. This article describes in detail short a

How to Take Care of Mini Australian Puppies

Miniature Australian shepherds, or mini Aussies as they are commonly known, are easy-going, energetic, loyal and affectionate--making them wonderful companions for children. A mini Aussie will grow approximately 13 to 18 inches tall and will weigh from 20 to 40 lbs. as an adult. As with all dog br

Choosing A Dog Breed - 3 Steps You Must Know

You should know how much time your will be able to devote to your dog. Larger dogs will need a lot of exercise and some may need more grooming than others. Your dog will also need time to be around you and your family. So if you have a family on the run, make sure you chose a dog breed that can trav

Foster Care for Dogs in New Jersey

Foster care for dogs is offered by pet adoption organizations to provides temporary shelter for pets that are in need. Pet owners who cannot temporarily care for their dogs might use the services of pet foster care. Other roles for pet foster care include finding a temporary home for an abused or lo

Most Entertaining Pet Toy

This article is about what I thing is the most entertaining toy for your dog. The Kong. Many of you may have seen them in stores, but never wondered what they were, this article explains just that.

A Short History of the Popular Dog Breed - Dalmatians

First references to Dalmatians as a breed of dogs are found in history since mid 18th century. However, the breed was well known throughout the world long before the 18th century. Spotted dogs of the same size and type have been found in paintings, engravings, models and early writings.

Chihuahua Chewing Your Best Slippers!

Returning home after a long commute from the office, there is nothing worse than the vision of pure chaos created by a bored and lonely Chihuahua chewing on everything in its sight. It may be true that Chihuahuas are more susceptible to problems such as chewing than other breeds and that curbing the

How to Care for Husky Puppies

Siberian huskies make wonderful, dependable pets that you and your family will cherish for years. These attractive and highly personable dogs may look threatening with their wolf-like appearance and piercing eyes but they are really quite gentle by nature. If you've recently required a husky puppy,

Anti-Itch Spray for Dogs

Dogs can suffer from itchy skin for many reasons. Anti-itch sprays are beneficial in temporarily relieving itchy skin, but they are not a permanent solution. Dogs who are suffering from excessive itching or scratching should be seen by a veterinarian for a diagnosis and proper treatment. Most causes

How to Relieve Constipation in a Newborn Puppy

If your puppy is struggling to defecate, if it has not had a bowel movement in more than a day or is crying and showing pain when defecating, chances are it is constipated. Constipation can be caused by a variety of factors including a sudden diet change, insufficient fiber and water intake, medicat

About Bloodhounds

The dogs of the bloodhound breed have been documentary mentioned first more than a thousand years ago. Terms like noble, gentle, patient and lovable were used in different writings describing these dogs. Around kids they are remarkably gentle and display great levels of tolerance and patience even w

Housebreaking and Crate Training a Dog

Many, if not most people who are considering getting a dog or puppy have at least heard of the concept of crate training a dog. It is often used as a way to help get dogs housebroken.

How to Make Your Own Epsom Salt Poultices for a Dog's Paw

Epsom salts contain potassium and nitrates that allow them to help heal small injuries, and they can be helpful when it comes to cleaning a dog's paw. A poultice is a liquid substance that helps draw out infection and cleanses a wound. Though a soak in Epsom salt is a very thin poultice, it does ach

Side Effects of Dasuquin for Dogs

Dasuquin is a chewable supplement developed by Nutramax Laboratories for joint health. Owners of dogs who suffer from joint problems, including osteoarthritis and dysplasia, are able to obtain Dasuquin for their dogs through a veterinarian.

Tips on Pregnancy in Chihuahuas

When dealing with a pregnant Chihuahua, it's important to treat her with extra care throughout the pregnancy and after birth. If you have any particular worries about the process, you should contact your veterinarian. Otherwise, following five essential tips should make the process flow smoothly and

Dog Breeding - Conformation and Performance

The commonest method for breeding dogs is conformation.This ensures pups conform to the agreed standard of a certain registering body.Dogs that are registered with the AKC should meet the agreed standards and display no faults.Dogs produced as a result of conformation usually compete in shows to asc

All About Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are great family dogs as well as hunting companions and you can't really go wrong with one of these dogs. Water Dogs: Golden Retrievers love water and with their water repellent coats, this makes them ideal hunting dogs. Rescue dogs are trained to find people buried under 6 fe

How to Stop a Dog From Being Carsick

Carsickness in dogs typically happens with puppies, not adults. Furthermore, 95 percent of carsickness is not caused by the motion of the car, but by stress and anxiety. If a dog had a negative experience (such as being taken away from its mom or a nasty vet trip) that resulted from a car ride, it w

Dog Shedding

Dog shedding can be a big pain in some households, and depending on how disciplined you are about your dog clambering around the furniture the fur mess can be more than expected sometimes, and can get absolutely everywhere. Details on why dog shedding happens and situations when concern my be needed