Dogs and Dog Care
Helping those Fleas Flee from your Dog
They are small, disease carrying, and hard to kill. What are they? Fleas! These little pests can make both you and your dog completely miserable. Here are some ways to help prevent them.
First, start out with a clean slate. If you already have fleas, you are going to want to make sure that they are completely gone. (…)
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Seven Tips to House Training your Dog
Welcoming a new puppy into your home does not have to be a frustrating experience. House training a new puppy takes a lot of time and energy, but there are several ways to make the training easier on both of you. Highlighted below are seven tips to help you and your puppy during this transitional time.
Set up a potty schedule:
Your puppy will have limited bladder control at first. (…)
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Why Dogs Can Be Great Therapy for Humans
Some 17,000 years ago, humans first began to domesticate dogs from their feral ancestors, the wolves. Since then, dogs have been bred into a plethora of large and small varieties. They have been given jobs, such as shepherds’ helpers and guardians of our valuables when we are away. They pull sleighs and rescue us when we get trapped in the snow. (…)
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Icky Diseases your Beloved Dog Can Pass on to You
Although uncommon, one scary reality of dog ownership is the fact that there are certain diseases that your beloved pet can pass on to you. Diseases that are capable of being passed on to a human from a dog are called zoonotic diseases.
Talking to the Vet
The primary line of defense against zoonotic diseases is the veterinarian. (…)
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How to Care for your Dog in those Hot Summer Months
Everyone loves summer - the sun, the warmth, and the fresh air. Everyone wants to spend more time outside during the warmer months, and chances are your dog does, too. Here are some tips on how to care for your dog during those hot summer months.
First, consider the heat. If you are hot, chances are your dog is too. Dogs can get sick from heat stroke the same as their human owners can. (…)
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Top Five Reasons to Get Obedience Training for Your Dog
Do you own a dog? Or are you considering owning a dog? If so, you may want to consider obedience training for your pet. Obedience training has many positive benefits for both you and your dog, and is well worth the investment. There are many reasons to enroll your dog in obedience training, such as to regain control and character development. (…)
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