Dog Training: What Is Dog Training?
By David McFarlane
The term “dog training” can mean many different things – this is an important fact to remember when deciding what exactly you need to do with your dog.First, there is "behavior Read more...
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Stop Your Dog From Jumping—the Secret You Must Know
By Andrea Rains Waggener
Stop your dog from jumping on you, and you’ll be a happy dog parent, right? I know. Dog jumping is okay in agility training, but it’s not so okay when it your dog jumps up on you at home. It’s even Read more...
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Traveling In The Car With Your Dog
By BJones
Small adaptable, curious dogs make great traveling companions. Small terriers and toys such as Miniature Schnauzers, Poodles, and Pugs make excellent globe-trotters. Larger dogs however, prefer to Read more...
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Dog Breeding: A Mother's Attitude After Giving Birth
By John Edward
A matron's early hormonal changes can upset the and her owner. She may periodically appear uneasy and restless, or demonstrate other minor personality changes. Your dog's demonstrated behaviors in response to hormonal changes are affected by and dependent upon your attitude toward her.
Some prospective mothers are predisposed toward withdrawal and inactivity as a response to hormonal changes. As long as her appetite is good and her elimination is normal, there is no cause for alarm. Treat her as you do normally, and given a few days, she should recover from her slump. A persistent withdrawal of a normally exuberant can be, however, a sign of depression.
Extra attention of a quietly loving and supportive nature will help her to recover. At times an extra car ride or a walk is enough to enable her recovery. Do not hesitate to consult with her veterinarian, however, should her depressed behaviors persist and her appetite or waste material exhibit changes.
Some dogs exhibit signs of short-tempered resentment to a normal routine, environment, other household pets and even, on occasion, the owner. Exhibition of behaviors deviating from the norm requires careful examination of the matron's complete environment to discern the cause of her upset. Usually negative behaviors as a response to increased hormonal activities last a few days to a week.
Most female dogs make selfish demands while pregnant. They become very loving, demanding extra affection from all they encounter. Fortunate dogs that have a supportive, trusting relationship with their owners become much "more" during their prenatal period. They are usually more loving, more demanding and/ or more vocal during this time. Some retain the exaggerated affectionate poses acquired during a pregnancy.
No should be subjected to harassment of any form. Even the most benignly tempered dogs have
Is Your Dog Ready For Summer?
By BJones
Summer is almost here and if you haven't already done so, you should make sure your dog is ready for another season out of doors. Most pet owners spend a good deal of time outside during the Spring Read more...
Rips For A Dog-friendly Vacation
By Dynamic Blue Link
A tragedy that happens more often than many people realize is a dog being separated from its family on vacation. This not only can ruin the vacation you’ve been looking forward to all year, but you Read more...
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