If you have ever had qualms about leaving your dog at home alone when you head off for work or errands or a day out with friends, doggie daycare may be right for you. While the benefits to you might be obvious, the pluses for your dog can also be great.

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Bang. Boom. The sounds of a beautiful fireworks display. An exciting finish to a 4th of July celebration. Something most humans look forward to each year. But not something all of our four-legged friends look forward to. The bright lights and loud noises are enough to cause some dogs to run and hide under a […]

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Along with feeding and caring for pets, it is equally important to respect their freedom and emotional requirements. Very often pets may venture out of the neighborhood without any guidance. This increases the risk of them being unable to trace their way back home. Dog containment devices refer to electronic or motorized appliances that are […]

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Training your dog to perform tricks is fun and easy and doesn’t require very much equipment. Even older dogs can learn these easy tricks!

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If you own a dog that destroys your trash, it gives you extra work because you have to clean up the mess. Dogs search trashcans for a reason and there are a few ways to stop this from happening.

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A dog that barks all the time can cause problems for you and everyone that lives near your home. Proper training will make your house more peaceful and your dog more obedient.

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There is more than one area of the Shih Tzu that is considered in terms of “breeding to the AKC Shih Tzu Standard.” I have been on Shih Tzu Puppies for sale websites in which they will state: “We breed to the AKC standard.” We do not breed “imperial or teacup” Shih Tzu. […]

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Putting a little thought into choosing suitable dog names can make the difference when your dog grows into an adult. Find out what types of sounds you should avoid, what letters dogs hear most easily, and more!

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Some people appear to enjoy teasing, manhandling, or roughhousing with puppies. Puppies may find teasing and roughhousing to be positive and enjoyable, or unpleasant and frightening. Good-natured teasing can be a lot of fun for both parties. Properly done, teasing can do a lot to build a puppy’s confidence by gradually and progressively desensitizing him […]

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When we look at the dog it is difficult to imagine how it has evolved over millions of years. Early mammals fed only on vegetation but in time meat eaters came about - they were able to survive by eating the vegetarians.
History takes us back to mouse sized , flesh eating mammals called Creodonts which […]

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