Featured Dog Articles
Bike With Your Dog The Safe and Fun Way
Most dogs love to run, and some breeds are physically bred for speed and endurance, such as the Greyhound, who can run up to 45 mph. Other dogs that are built for speed are the Afghan Hound and the Saluki. But regardless of the breed or the size of your dog, expect that he can enjoy a good jog in … [Read More...]
Your Dog’s Eyes (Part 2)
Most dog owners, if not all of them, never consider looking into their pet's eyes for signs of illness, especially dogs with hair over their eyes. There is a myth that cutting the hair away from a dog's eyes will cause blindness, but, in fact, a dog's eyes are much less likely to become diseased … [Read More...]
Dog Tricks: How To Teach Your Dog To Cross His Paws
A simple and adorable trick that you can easily teach your dog or puppy is to have her cross her paws. Many pets will do this by accident and it always puts a smile on my face when I witness this cute sitting posture. You can easily teach train your dog to lie down and look elegant with its paws … [Read More...]
Training Your Dog To Be Well-Bahaved
How can anyone not love puppies, with their milk-breath innocence, soft, baby-sweet expressions and clumsy explorations of a world completely new to them? Rare is the puppy adopter who enters into the relationship with anything less than good intentions for a lifelong commitment to the new … [Read More...]
Your Dog’s Eyes (Part 1)
The eye, in dogs, as in all animals, is the most specialized of the sensory organs. As such, it is highly sensitive to trauma, infection and disease, both acquired and hereditary. Because dogs can't tell their owners when they are suffering irritation or pain in their eyes, the eye is an often … [Read More...]
Dog Tricks – Find The Object, A Cool And Helpful Trick To Teach Your Dog
Training your dog to learn new tricks stimulates his mind, increases its ability to analyze information, all the while giving you more knowledge of how your dog's brain works. In addition, teaching him how to do tricks is a fun way to spend quality time with your dog, which then creates a closer … [Read More...]
Obedience Training Basics
The time is now for the public to understand that obedience training is not just for pure bred show dogs or those dogs used for services like police work, public service, and military missions. If fact, it is surprising that so many owners of mixed-breed dogs feel that their dog isn't “good … [Read More...]
Surgery – How To Plan For Your Dog’s Upcoming Surgical Operation (Part 4)
once your dog's surgery is over and the anesthesia has worn off completely, it is time to take him home. Post-surgical recovery is typically uneventful for most dogs. Even minor surgery can cause your dog enough pain and weakness for the first few days, forcing him to rest without allowing much … [Read More...]
Dog Training: The Right Type Of Communication Needed For Dog Training Success
The most crucial factor that can spell the difference between success and failure in training your dog is attitude - both yours and your dog's. While your family dog may have some pretty serious difficulties, your dog's right attitude toward training will help overcome even his most intolerable … [Read More...]
Leash Training Q&A
Leash training is hugely underestimated by new dog owners. The process of getting your puppy or adult dog used to being on leash is fairly simple and just takes a little bit of your time. Trust me, this small investment of properly training your dog to walk politely on his leash will pay high … [Read More...]
