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Are You Ready for Dog Ownership?

staff — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:26:18 +0000

Owning a dog can be a rewarding experience. Dogs offer us companionship and lifelong friendship, as well as endless entertainment with their antics. Owning a dog is a serious responsibility and you should think about it thoroughly before you bring a pooch into your home.

How to Choose the Right Breed of Dog for Your Family

staff — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:57:51 +0000

A dog can be a lifelong friend and a welcome addition to any family but it is important to ask yourself the right questions before you decide to bring a dog home to stay. Think carefully about your lifestyle and size up your expectations before making a final decision.

Choosing the Right Doggie Doctor Makes All the Difference

staff — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:03:04 +0000

Choosing the right vet can make a big difference on how both you and your dog feel about veterinarian care. Here are some tips to help you decide on which doggie doctor is right for you.

Want a Dog? Don’t Go to a Pet Shop to Buy One!

staff — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:48:55 +0000

When considering where to buy a dog, you have basically three options: a breeder, a pet shop, and the local humane society or rescue organization. The humane society, or other animal rescues, adopts out rescued pets for a minimal price. A breeder specializes in a certain breed and will have the dog’s genealogy well documented. A pet shop buys their dogs from puppy mills and then markets them to you, the consumer.

Top Ten Dog Breeds for the Elderly

staff — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:12:47 +0000

Dogs have been making great companions for centuries now. They are loved by all ages. Everyone has their own preference as to what dog best suits their lifestyle. When choosing a dog, this is an important aspect to consider, especially for the elderly. Having a four legged friend can be comforting and can bring much joy to an elderly person. Studies have proven that having a dog around, improves the overall wellbeing of seniors. They can have someone to share their love with. Even nursing homes have grabbed onto the idea of having animals visiting or even living in the same venue.

Dog Breeders Gone Wild: 5 Things to Look Out For

staff — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:49:16 +0000

New dog owners should always make sure that their purebred pup comes from a reputable and responsible breeder. This is really is the only way to ensure that the animal will be free of any medical or behavioral problems. If a breeder you speak with displays any of the following 5 behaviors, he or she probably isn’t breeding healthy puppies in accordance with standards that have been set for the breed.

Got Allergies? How to Choose a Hypoallergenic Dog

staff — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:21:41 +0000

For people that love dogs, yet have allergic reactions to them, there is a simple alternative. If you can’t do without a four legged “friend,” choosing a hypoallergenic dog is the best alternative. For those who are scratching their heads, a hypoallergenic dog is not a special breed of dogs. They are dogs that generate less (hypo) allergens (allergenic) in the air, which has a lot to do with the dog’s physical size and length of its fur. For allergy sufferers, finding an allergy-friendly dog is the most reasonable choice. This doesn’t mean that the dog will be completely allergy proof, but it does mean that this type of dog tends to generate less amounts of allergy causing elements. It is impossible to find a dog that causes no degree of allergens.

Guard Dogs: Can They Really Protect Me?

staff — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:00:47 +0000

People want to feel protected in their homes and many feel that they can achieve this peace of mind by acquiring a dog that has been bred to guard. The truth is that any dog with a bark loud enough to scare away a stranger or alert you to the presence of an intruder makes a good guard dog; and, for the average homeowner who is seeking a four-legged “early warning system”, just about any breed will do. Every dog is territorial to some degree and will know who does and doesn’t belong on his territory.

The Most Popular Dog Breeds for Children

staff — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:16:06 +0000

In choosing a dog for the family, it’s a good idea we keep the children in mind. Some dogs are not tolerant of children and can be a threat to them. There are many breeds of dogs out there to choose from. Do your homework to see which one works the best with your family and especially your children.

Responsible Dog Ownership

staff — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:56:14 +0000

What does it mean to be a responsible dog owner? For starters, it means getting a dog for the right reasons. Dogs are meant to be our companions and to share our lives with us. The right reasons to get a dog are to help him become all that he can be. To properly feed and exercise him. To spend quality time socializing and training him.