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Why Do You Crop a Boxer's Tail?
Had William Shakespeare"s Prince Hamlet owned a Boxer puppy with a natural rear, his world-famous monologue might have started like this: "To crop or not to crop: that is the question." Tail docking is an emotional topic, both among animal rights activists and traditionalists. While many European co
Commonly Asked Dog Health Questions
Dog health questions arise constantly if you're a new dog owner.And even if you have had your dog for many years, questions of pet health continue to come up from time to time. Some of the most common dog health questions are those that come up repeatedly, especially if your dog is not in peak
Chihuahuas With Children - Is a Chihuahua Safe With Children?
Many parents worry that certain types of dog are unsuitable for their homes when they have young children growing up. Find out if a Chihuahua dog is a safe dog for you to keep with your children.
The Essentials for Adopting A Cat or Dog
It's an awesome decision for a prospective pet owner to bring a dog or cat into their world, something to be celebrated. Pet ownership is a low-risk, high-reward venture, and it's a wonderful feeling to give a forlorn animal a loving home.
Safely Buying Dogs For Sale Online
The whole world knows the UK loves its pets. The vast majority of UK residents greatly appreciate what animals have to offer humans. We love our animals from the horse to the tiniest kitten or puppy. Our respect for animals can be seen everywhere. There are many organisations set up for the protecti
Protecting Your Dog: Dog Door
A pet especially a dog is very popular and dear to human being. Since age old we hear the story about the faithfulness of a dog. There is also a saying 'faithful like a dog'.
How to Get Your Dog"s Attention
When I first started obedience training my dogs, the training instructor, who was a German immigrant, told us that when he was in Germany, his father taught him how to drive oxen. He said that his father told him "The first thing you have to do is hit the oxen over the head with a two-by-four t
How to Grease Oster A-5 Clippers
The Oster A-5 clippers are designed especially for tough animal grooming tasks. Although the heavy-duty clippers are used by many professional groomers and are built to withstand tough hair and nails, constant use will wear down the blades and gears. If you are constantly using your Oster A-5 clippe
Characteristics of Popular Types of Dog Tracking Collars
These days, electronic devices aren't just for humans to use. They are also utilized on our furry friends to ensure that they are safe. Whatever the type, model or brand of tracking collar you choose for your pet, it only proves only one thing: You love your pet and you want to see it even if i
Crate Training As a Puppy Potty Training Technique
One of the toughest times a new puppy owner has to go through is when you first bring your puppy home and have to potty train him. Crate training takes some discipline, but it's well worth the time and effort in the long run. It is probably the best way to potty train your puppy, and it will co
The Best All-Weather Dog Breeds
Among the variations in dog breeds, which can include size, body shape and temperament, coat type can be an important factor. Dogs can have long, shaggy, thick, curly, short or no coat whatsoever. These factors are often influenced by where in the world the breed originated. An all-weather breed is
How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
Dog owners get a lot out of spending time with their pets: loyalty, unconditional love and lots of fun. However, dogs need a lot in return. Therefore, before making the commitment to a dog, it is advisable to consider a number of things. Thinking dog ownership through carefully, will ensure that you
Get Your Pup an NFL Cheerleader Dog Dress
NFL dog cheerleader costumes are a great way to get your favorite team lots of attention. Just imagine how cute she will look when walking around in a NFL cheerleader dog dress with your team's logo on it. She'll steal the show and have everyone you meet stopping to take a second look and
Raising a Teacup Poodle as a Pet
If you live in an apartment or condo, a teacup poodle may be the right pet for you. However, the decision to bring a teacup poodle puppy home makes knowing how to take care of it very important. Teacup poodles are a toy breed; they have fragile bones and are prone to injuries and certain health prob
Dog Nail Injuries
If you"ve ever ripped off your nail or experienced an injury involving the nail, you know how painful it is. Your dog may know a thing or two about that discomfort if it has suffered from a nail injury, as well. Dog nail injuries happen fast and often need the assistance of a veterinarian in order t
Labrador Retrievers - The Most Family Friendly Pet
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds to be kept as pets. They are known for their gentle and loving behaviour and all the information on Labrador Retrievers will reiterate the fact that they are a wonderfully calm dog.
Dog Training - Tips For Dog Obedience School
It may be that you have brought a dog in your residence and have also learnt that it due to its own breed is more intelligent than others. What should do you after that? Will you start thinking that there is no such necessity of training? The dog is so intelligent that it will obey your commands wit
How to Teach Basic Obedient Training to Your Mini Schnauzer
Since the miniature Schnauzer is a happy, intelligent little dog that likes to please its owner, teaching one basic obedience will not be difficult. Before you can begin to teach the "stay, sit, down and off" commands, you need to set yourself up as pack leader and socialize your dog at an early age
Naturally Treat Kennel Cough - 2 Benefits of Natural Treatment
Kennel cough in small animals is just like a regular cold in humans. And it is not surprising that your dog will experience a round of kennel cough in some point of its life. Sometimes when we have a simple case of the flu, we let it run its course without medication. Similarly for pets, a simple ke
How to Recognize, Prevent, and Avoid Aggressive Behavior From Your Dog and Other Dogs
I am sure that most, if not all of us dog loving people, have either had a dog that was aggressive, or experienced aggression from a dog of someone else. I am writing this post so you can learn, recognize, and prevent aggressive behavior from your own dog, and other dogs you might encounter.
Heat Therapy for Dogs
If you have ever soaked in a warm bath or used a heating pad, you understand the calming and relaxing effects of heat. This effect is the same for dogs that are exposed to heat therapy. If your dog has arthritis or other conditions that cause aches and pains, heat therapy is an option. There are var
How to Crate Train Your Pit Bull
Crate training your pit bull is a good idea not only for housebreaking purposes, but also to give you a place to safely keep him when you are away from home. Pit bulls are highly intelligent dogs who tend to get in trouble when left unattended because they can get bored quickly. Crates are also hand
White Boxer Dogs: Returning from the Shadows
While looking for a Boxer dog, you may have been warned against getting a white one. If so, it's because white Boxer dogs have long been considered second-class members of the Boxer breed. Why?
How to Help Dog With Itchy Skin
Dog allergies are fairly common and can be the cause of dry, itchy skin.If your dog is scratching a lot, he could be suffering from environmental allergens like pollen and dust, or even from inflammation caused by flea bites.
Crate Training a Puppy - Keep it Simple
Crate training a puppy is an easy way to keep track of your new little rascal, making sure he isn't using every corner for a bathroom, and making chew toys out of anything he can sink his teeth into. Getting him used to his crate can be a game, just like everything else in his puppy world. Toss