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Bringing new puppy into your home

by admin on June 30, 2011

Bringing a new puppy into your home?
Puppies will grow up very quickly. Know how to train them right and they will become a good natured and well-mannered adult dog.

Before you get a new puppy, make sure you know exactly what kind of puppy to look for and how to raise and train him.

Deciding Which Type of Puppy

The breed, type, size, activity level, hair color, hair length, and gender of your prospective puppy are personal choices and best left entirely up to you and your family. You will probably have read lots of well-meaning advice from pet professionals that advise you, for example, not to get certain breeds if you have children, not to get large dogs if you live in an apartment, and not to get active dogs in the city. In reality, all breeds and types of dogs can be wonderful or problematic with children. It very much depends on whether or not the puppy was trained how to act around children and the children were taught how to act around the puppy. Because of their lower activity levels, large dogs adapt more quickly to apartment living than little dogs. Big dogs just take up more space. And active dogs can live in cities just as active people live in cities. In fact, city dogs tend to be walked and exercised more than suburban dogs. In the long run, it will be you who will be living with your puppy and teaching it to adjust to your lifestyle and living arrangement.
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Dog Owners Guide : German Shepherd Aggression

June 30, 2011

Dog Owners Guide : German Shepherd Aggression By: Mark Thomas While German Shepherds may not inspire the ill placed fear of such breeds as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls, they do land on many banned breed lists. In fact, it is more of a reputation of being aggressive that German Shepherds have acquired. Owners of these [...]

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Stopping Your Dog From Chasing

June 30, 2011

Stopping Your Dog From Chasing By: Mark Thomas Most dogs enjoy chasing things, with cats, cars and people being particular favorites of theirs. Dogs generally see this as something fun to do, and don t mean any harm by it, but, the fact is, that by chasing they invoke fear in others and can cause [...]

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Your Dog and Crate Training

June 30, 2011

Your Dog and Crate Training By: Gerald Hartenhoff Though maybe slightly harder than teaching a pup, crate training a dog isn t as tough as some might assume. If done correctly, crate training will keep your dog out of trouble and help him to feel more secure in the house. The following are a few [...]

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What Vaccinations Does Your Dog Need?

June 30, 2011

What Vaccinations Does Your Dog Need? By: Coleen Smith You may be surprised to hear that there is no universal protocol for dog vaccinations. There are a few things that are required by the county, like Rabies. There are some vaccines that every dog should get, because there’s a good chance of contracting the disease [...]

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How to Handle Puppy Mishaps With Neighbors

June 30, 2011

How to Handle Puppy Mishaps With Neighbors By: David Beart We’ve all been there before . . . we wake up to find that our dog has dug up the neighbor’s prize winning begonias, turned their blue rain boots into a one of a kind chew toy or grossest of all, left a little “surprise” [...]

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Happy Howl o ween Costumes For Dogs

June 30, 2011

Happy Howl o ween Costumes For Dogs By: David Beart When it comes to Halloween, there’s nothing more fun than carving a few pumpkins, dressing up the kiddies and creating the perfect scarecrow to grace our front yard. While we dish out so much dough for all those bewitching home additions and store bought costumes [...]

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Dog Treats: Should You Use Them In Dog Training?

December 22, 2010

There’s always been some controversy over whether you should give treats (i.e. dog biscuits or MilkBones) when you are training a dog. There are advantages and disadvantages to giving treats to a dog when you are training him. This article will hopefully clear up any confusion you might have.

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Are You Prepared to Give Your Dog First Aid?

December 22, 2010

Are You Prepared to Give Your Dog First Aid If Needed? As a dog owner, you may find yourself needing to give your dog first aid. Whether a car accident has occurred or your dog has collapsed from health related problems, there are some things you could prepare yourself for. Dogs are curious creatures and [...]

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How to Avoid Problems when Boarding your Dog

December 22, 2010

Most dogs, especially older ones, develop a sense of pattern in their daily lives. Transporting them to new places or doing something that could disrupt those habitual patterns can be upsetting to them. Experts say that old pets are more likely to have health problems. Common to senior pets are deafness, blindness, and arthritis. As [...]

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