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How to Choose the Perfect Dog Bed For Your Pet

We spend countless hours shopping for a bed for ourselves, not to mention thousands of dollars. This is because sleeping comfort is important. We want the place where we rest our head to be a sanctuary. The same is true for your beloved dog. A good dog bed can last years, be the perfect resting plac

When Can You Safely Let Rescue Dogs Off the Lead for the First Time?

So, you've decided to rehome a rescue dog and the lifelong partnership and adventure begins. You want to do the best for your newly rescued dog and your instinct is to keep it safe but to give it the freedom it desires. When can you safely let your new dog off the lead?

What Breed Dog is Right For You

Your new dog will be living in your house or apartment with you. It has to fit in with your lifestyle. You need to decide what responsibilities you are willing to take on, so take an honest look at your lifestyle. They have inherited health traits, needs and temperament. What breed dog should you ge

Positive Experiences With Your Dog Training

Dog training can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your pet when done in a positive manner and with the right attitude. Your dog just wants to please you and when you are both happy everyone has fun, so make it a fun experience.

Heart Murmur in Dogs

Heart murmur in dogs can have the same risks as they do in humans. Many will have a murmur that never develops into any severe complications, whereas other dogs with a murmur may be in the early stages of heart disease down the road.

Tips On Getting Started In Dog Agility Training

Getting your dog in top shape and keeping them there, is not only a great new hobby, but excellent for your health as well. When getting into the agility training, you'll find that you make hundreds of new friends for both you and your dog, and you'll each get a good workout while forming

Determining The Best Large Dog House For A Canine

Pets needs a space of their own, particularly in the case of dogs. A dog is a naturally territorial creature and having a space that is specifically for the dog can make a new home comfortable. Finding the best large dog house for a particular...

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Housebreaking Cocker Spaniels

What if there was a fast an effective way to housebreak your cocker spaniel? As you may already know, cocker spaniels are easy to housebreak, and are great with children, but how do you housebreak them? Keep reading this article and you will discover just how to housebreak your cocker spaniel the ri

The Highest Protein Dog Foods

Dogs Need Meat-Based Protein Dietslead dogs image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.comThe protein requirement for canines is a commonly misunderstood component of pet nutrition. First of all, protein should be meat-based. According to The Pet Center: "Dogs are quite able to tolerate diets...

English Mastiff - Big Dog With A Heart To Match

It is easy to see why anyone might consider the English mastiff as a family pet.This sturdily built dog is widely known for its intelligence and it's courage, as well as it's loyalty.Though some people might blink at the size of this dog (the heaviest dog in the world was an English mastif

First Aid Kit For Your Dog is a Must Too!

No pet first aid kit should be without a thermometer. A pet's temperature can tell you a lot about your pet's health. Dogs with a high fever are usually lethargic and listless.

How to Change Your Dog's Diet When Necessary

There are several reasons why a switch in diet is recommended. One of the first switch-overs will take place when your little puppy has grown big enough make the transition from milk to eating solid food.

Symptoms of a Pregnant Dog

Female dogs can get pregnant during a four to 21 day period during their heat cycle, which occurs every four months to a year. During the nine-week gestation period before her babies are born, a female dog will often show signs of being pregnant.

Border Collies and the Herding Instinct

You have probably seen pictures and videos of Border Collies herding sheep or cattle either on a farm or in a competition. It's amazing to watch as the dog, seemingly by sheer will, controls several or dozens of animals at a time. In some of the sheep herding competitions you can watch as one d

Dogs and Thunderstorms - What to Do to Ease Dog Anxiety in Thunderstorms

We often think that humans are beset by unreasonable phobias but many times-our pets also have fears that when left untreated, can cause serious injury to themselves and their surroundings. One such form of dog anxiety is noise phobia-a condition that often manifests itself during storms.

How to Train a Treeing Walker Puppy to Hunt Coons

Treeing Walker coonhounds are natural hunters. This breed originated in Virginia from the Walker foxhound and was bred for tracking and "treeing" raccoons and other animals. The term "treeing" means a hound will track a raccoon with its scenting ability, chase it up a tree and keep it there until so