If your dog has had a stroke and you have sought out the proper medical attention, the good news at this point is knowing that your dog will recover from his stroke much faster than a person would. In fact, all dogs seem to progress to better health after having a stroke than humans who […]
Dog Training: Getting Your Dog’s Attention (Part 1)
In today’s article about the first week of training your dog, we are going to apply a basic method that was originated by Mr. William Koehler, a respected animal trainer. His first week’s long-line method (slightly changed here) should be highly praised as one of the greatest innovations in canine training. Regardless of how basic […]
Stroke – Signs, Symptoms, And Causes Of Strokes In Dogs
Everybody is familiar with the fact that humans have strokes. It is a serious medical issue that people must be aware of when it comes to their own health. However, most of us do not realize that our pets can also suffer a stroke and receive severe brain damage. Experts use to claim that dog […]
Dog Training: Correct Heel Methods (Part 6)
Now it’s time to find out if your dog has truly learned how to heel and execute an automatic sit. Give him the command “Heel” and make any necessary corrections for poor heeling or lack of attentiveness to bring him up to the proper mental level of awareness. Come to a stop and command “Sit”. […]
Skin Conditions: Flea Allergy Dermatitis, Hot Spots, & Ringworm
The most common allergic skin disease in the dog develops when certain dogs become hypersensitive to flea bites. The allergic agent is contained in the saliva or mouth parts of the flea and is injected into the dog when the flea feeds. The disease usually occurs during the warm months and is commonly called “summer […]
Dog Training: Correct Heel Methods (Part 5)
When you feel that you have sufficient control of your dog while walking, usually within four days of his initial orientation to the leash, you are now ready to go to a higher level of control. Give your dog the command to heel and begin walking, remembering to start out on your left foot, in […]
Skin Conditions: Demodectic Mange & Sarcoptic Mange
Demodectic mange is known by several common names including red mange, pustular mange, and puppy mange. The disease is caused by a cigar-shaped mite that lives in the hair follicles of the skin. The presence of this mite in the hair follicle causes local inflammation and disruption of the hair growth cycle. Alopecia (hair loss) […]
Dog Training: Correct Heel Methods (Part 4)
When it comes to obedience training, there should be no “half-way action” accepted. In other words, it’s all or nothing from your dog. And a crooked sit must be considered as something less than your dog giving his full potential. Not only does it look shabby, but it also prevents the dog from accomplishing his […]
Puppy Health – A Fat Puppy Does Not Equal A Healthy Puppy
As a responsible pet owner, you need to be aware of your dog’s growth progress, from puppyhood to adulthood, to make sure that he stays in the best shape for the rest of his life. One of the things that you should do is to keep a weekly record of his weight until he reaches […]
Dog Training: Correct Heel Methods (Part 3)
There are two extremes of personalities in dogs – the introvert and the extrovert. However, there are many degrees in between those two extremes as there are dogs in this planet. Regardless of where your dog’s personality lies on that scale, once you have given the command to heel you must start walking and continue […]
