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Is Your Dachshund Sick?

Find out if your Dachshund is sick and know what that sickness is... You feel that you have been taking good care of your Dachshund since the day he entered your door. But despite your best efforts to ensure his health, sickness will always find its way to invade your dog's life. Some of these

How to Potty Train a Chihuahua - Without Getting Angry

Are you sick of picking up steamy piles and soaking up smelly stains? Wouldn't it be great if you could learn how to potty train a Chihuahua in 3 simple steps? I'll show you just how to do it in this article.

Guard Dog Training - Teaching Your Dog To Perform Its Duty Smartly

Guard dog training is usually provided by owners who want their pets to guard their homes smartly. Even if untrained, most dogs assume the job of guarding the home of their master. This could be because dogs are highly territorial in nature and dogs are also known to be devoted, protective animals t

The Value of a Service Dog

The value of a service dog is immeasurable for people with disabilities. Service dogs can perform many of the tasks a disabled person cannot. The training and eventual service that service dogs provide meet the needs specific to the handlers disability. Many dogs are cross-trained to perform several

Dog Skin Irritation Remedies

Dogs can suffer from a variety of conditions that cause skin irritation. Fortunately, most of these conditions are not serious and are treatable with non-prescription or prescription medications. Veterinary-approved topical anti-itch creams and sprays and oral antihistamines treat mild allergic reac

Puppy Training and Behavior

Instill good behavior in a puppy through puppy training practices and techniques that will make for a healthier, more adjusted grown up dog. This ensures that your dog can more easily assimilate and benefit from dog day care. Start training your pup today; as you only really have one chance to inspi

A Puppy Is From Heaven

When they are young, dogs are nothing else but sweet and cute. Looking at a puppy brings a smile on your face. Are you tempted to get one? Or is it your partner who would love to have a puppy? Listen to the dialog between the emotional and the rational brain before you make up your mind.

Canine Elbow Surgery

For humans who develop pain and mobility issues because of damage to the cartilage or bones in their knee joints, surgery can fix the problem. Dogs can experience similar problems in their elbow joints. For some dogs, canine elbow surgery can provide relief.

How to Send My Dog to a Trainer for Potty Training

The training of your dog is a serious subject, and should never be trusted to just any dog trainer. Making your dog house broken is the building block for all other behavioral training, and must be handled by an experienced trainer with your cooperation. Before you trust the care and training of you

How to Use a Dog Leash

Dog leashes are indispensable for the responsible canine owner. While they come in many different colors and lengths, dog leashes are virtually universal in their use. In order to feel secure and in control when you are walking your beloved pet down a busy street or in the park, it is helpful and co

Little White Bunny Costumes for Dogs

Sometimes a dog just needs to dress like a little white bunny. The occasion might be an Easter event, a spring festival or a Halloween costume. Pet costumes can cost as much, if not more, than costumes for children and are often worn only a few times. Save the expense and make your own costume that

Dog Aggression - Is It Controllable, Even Avoidable?

Aggression in dogs - is it good, bad, controllable, avoidable, workable, tolerable? What should be done with an aggressive dog? What are the signs of aggression? What types of aggressions are there? Is there hope for an aggressive dog? Why is a dog aggressive?

Phenobarb for Dog Anxiety

Dog suffer from anxiety for a number of reasons, including loud noises, travel and changes in environment. Simple cases of anxiety can be alleviated through training and herbal treatments, but severe anxiety attacks need to be treated with stronger medication. Phenobarb, short for phenobarbital, is

Dog Crate Training - 7 Steps to Crate Heaven

I will never understand why dog crate training has got such a bad name. Dogs naturally like to live in a den and a crate makes an ideal den. I think it is probably because people think that the dog should be forced into it and confined for many hours there against his will. It is true that it can ta

Dog Shows in Hawaii

Shows are held in Hawaii six months out of each year.hawaiian lighthouse image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comThe American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctions all breed dog shows in Hawaii during January and February and again in the months of July through October. Island shows held at centralized...