Dogs and Dog Care
The Click Method in Dog Training
A relatively new and gentle approach at dog training is gaining popularity amongst dog owners. Known as the click method, this type of dog training is revolutionary in that it waits for the dog to act, then comes the command, and then the reward. Traditional methods give a command, and then expect the dog to comply. (…)
Dogs and Dog Care
How to Tone Down Your Bark Happy Dog
Barking in and of itself is normal for a dog. It is completely unrealistic to think you can manage to keep your dog from never barking. Just as talking comes naturally to a human and meowing comes naturally to a cat, so does barking come naturally to a dog. (…)
Dogs and Dog Care
Possible Treatment for Your Dog’s Tapeworms
Tapeworms are parasitic flat worms with segmented bodies. The head of most tapeworms consists of suckers or grooves, which enable them to attach themselves to your dog’s intestine. Each of the segments of the tapeworm has its own reproductive organs. As a result, the tapeworm continually forms new segments in the neck region and the segments at the end are cast off as the tapeworm ages. (…)
Dogs and Dog Care
Are You Ready for Dog Ownership?
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.
One of the first things to consider is what age of a dog you feel comfortable with bringing home. (…)
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The Reasons Some Trainers Refuse to Use a Choke Chain
Many dog owners assume that they need to use a choke chain for their dog’s everyday collar. While the choke chain can be effective in trained hands, on the whole most dog trainers do not recommend it. There are several reasons for this, including risk of injury to the dog, accidental death of the dog, and the fact that there are plenty of other, more humane, ways of restraining a dog. (…)
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Human Food: The Most Likely Culprits That Will Make Your Dog Sick
Anyone who has ever shared a dining experience with a dog knows that this may be a time when human resolve is tried the hardest. Some dogs will beg with all they have, while others will lie quietly at the side of the table with not so much a whimper, but those expressive eyes and ears say it all. (…)
Dogs and Dog Care