How To Win The War Against Your Dogs Fleas
By BJones
All dogs pick up fleas, ticks, and chiggers at one time or another, usually during the warm weather months. Even a pampered city pet can pick up a stray flea from a potted plant. Hunting dogs often Read more...
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Sudden Aggression In Older Dogs
By Martin Olliver
There are many forms of dog aggression. The distinguished police dog trainer Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels names 16 forms in his training guides, accounting for everything from the dog’s gender, to Read more...
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Hip Dysphasia
By BJones
Hip dysphasia is a crippling and painful disease seen most often in larger purebred dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd, St.Bernard's, and Labrador Retrievers. The occurrence in German Read more...
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Buying A Dog Collar
By David Ward
A is certainly man’s best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no longer regarded as a ‘just a strap around the neck’ but an accessory that gives a a personality. As a fashion statement collars are gaining popularity because owners like their dogs to look as fashionable as they are. Before you go ahead and buy a collar for your dog, spend a little time to find out all you can about the product. This way you can make an intelligent choice, which not only suits your pocket but one, which will be comfortable to your dog.
The most important factor in buying a collar is your dog. The kind of collar you buy largely depends on the breed of and its quality and color of its fur. Ideally you would want a collar that makes your look good. For smaller breeds you have the option of using brighter colors like pink or purple. For large and fiercer dogs, these colors would not compliment the dog’s nature. Therefore, blacks, browns and reds are more popular for larger breeds.
The next important factor to keep in mind is your dog’s temperament. Some dogs are more docile than others. Thus they do not require a high intensity collar. However, dogs in training would probably need pinch or choke collars. You need to be very careful about selecting these collars because extensive pressure can harm the overall health of the dog. The safest collars are the ones with buckles and those with a quick release mechanism. They do not cause your any discomfort. Owners with more obedient and trained dogs can afford to use these collars.
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Your Dog And Your Furniture
By BJones
Some dog owners believe that a dog is a dog, and that his place is on the floor exclusively. Some feel that he is a member of the family, and that he should be allowed up on chairs or sofas if he Read more...
3 Free Dog Biscuits Recipes You Can Make At Home
By Jeremiah OConnell
Here are 3 free dog biscuits recipes you can make at home for a lot less money than you think. Treating your dog to something special has never been this quick, easy and inexpensive. You may Read more...
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