Relating to Dogs

You will learn how to understand your dog, which will help you in training him or her. Its a bit long but good info.

Before attempting to donate your dog to a police force, be aware that not all dogs will be suitable for K9 work. Many trainers work only with certain breeds (such as German shepherds) and will not...

Throughout my life I have had many dogs, and if there is one thing I've learned it's that bringing a puppy into a comfortable, safe and well-prepared environment is the first step in their healthy...

Military working dogs have been serving the United States in many different ways. They are responsible for saving countless lives and detecting numerous bombs and explosive materials. The dogs...

Labradors are adorable companions with humorous antics. However they are also highly intelligent dogs with a strong drive to work. This combined with their size and energy level can occasionally...

Depending on the breed of dog you have, caring for a show dog can be as simple as caring for a regular pet or it can be extremely complicated. Special grooming cuts on certain dogs must be...

One of the earliest dog breeds used in German police work, the boxer is intelligent, strong and fun loving. With a desire to learn and to please their owners, boxers make effective hunting dogs,...

The Invisible Fence is the brand name for an underground electronic fence manufactured by the PetSafe Company. The fence discourages pets from crossing an invisible barrier directly above a buried...

To provide proper dog care there some steps that every dog owner should follow. By following these steps you’ll develop a strong relationship between you and your dog. Your dog will also be a more...

Congrats! You have a new puppy! Now it's not all cute yips, hugs and puppy kisses. You must consider that like any new pet they are going to require a lot of time especially yours. Here are the...

The temperament, intelligence and desire to please make dogs capable assistants for disabled and handicapped individuals. Whether blind, deaf or physically impaired, organizations worldwide train...

Dogs are social animals used to living and interacting with a pack, be it human or canine. It's not natural for a dog to spend much of the day alone. Luckily dogs are adaptable creatures and most...

Dogs are great pets--just ask any dog owner. Dogs can also act stupidly--just ask any dog owner. Dogs are animals, and left untrained will behave badly. It is up to you, the owner, to give him...

If you've adopted a dog from a rescue organization, you're going to have to give it some extra love. Many rescue dogs are saved from situations in which they may have suffered abuse or neglect....

Pet behavioral problems can test the patience of even the most devoted pet lover. It’s hard to know what to do when your dog starts biting or your cat suddenly decides to use the living...

Any puppy or dog can be unruly under just the right (or wrong) circumstances. Usually, with a little extra training and exercise, even the most unruly dog can be transformed into a pleasant and...

As pack animals, dogs are accustomed to a hierarchy with other members of their pack, or family. When there is no established leader, a dog will become dominant in order to fill that role. There...

Many dogs love to chase. Some dogs chase anything that moves, while other dogs pick something specific that they routinely chase, such as cars or cats. Although chasing can be a lot of fun, it...

Having your dog sleep in your room is a nice treat for him, but sleeping on the bed often becomes a bad habit. If your dog does sneak up to sleep on the bed, you might want to stop that habit...

Recently I ran into an old friend, Georgie. After the niceties of "hey how have you been" she proceeded to tell me about this new dog that her friend Lisa had gotten from the local...

Being a good dog owner means being aware of how to prevent your dog from biting someone. If your dog bites another person (especially outside of your family), you can be held personally and...

We see them all the time: dogs assisting in search-and-rescue operations. From 9/11 to missing children to mine collapses, dogs participate in search-and-rescue missions around the globe. These...