Dogs

House training your new dog can be one of the most frustrating experiences. With a lot reading and experimenting, I have found a very effective and fast way of house training a dog.

You want to choose the best dog food for your dog, but how do you know which is the best? There are many choices available, including The Nutro Company's brands and Canidae by Canidae Corporation.

With all the advice and different dog training methods out there, it's easy -- very easy -- to quickly get overwhelmed and confused. That's the bad news. The GOOD news is that training a dog can...

"Equals," that's all any dog wants to be. They don't want to be placed on a pedestal and treated like royalty nor do they wanted to be treated like a beast. "A dog is only a perfect...

I have found that the best way to train a new puppy or dog is to kennel train. It's relatively easy, and in my opinion, produces the best behaved dogs!

Our pets are so important to us they are considered part of the family. Making something special for them at Christmas, is part of the holiday fun. Here's a recipe for doggy treats your dog will...

The rewards of dog should be routine at first, then less frequent. Give them half the time, then once every four, etc.. Otherwise the dog will find it quite normal and not "play the game...

It is possible to make a dog more obedient, but this does not happen without education.

To prevent this behavior, try to increase self-control of the dog. We proceed in a gradual manner, by accustoming to cope with short periods of solitude, which is extended gradually, making sure...

Home remedies continue to grow in popularity. This is even true for pet owners, who are looking for ways to save money. Home remedies, for problems such as asthma in dogs, can help prevent or...

Dogs love meatloaf too. So make this easy recipe and give them a piece as a special treat. There are no ingredients in this recipe that you cannot eat also, so make it a meal for two (you and...

All of us " do-it-yourselfers" and animal owners, know the crazy high cost of getting our pets nails clipped! Some pets are fine with it. Others turn into the "Pet...

In this article, you should learn the key points to consider when shopping for the obedience school that is just right for both you and your pet.

This is a recipe that you can share with your dog. Please remember to not overdo it though. You do not need a fat dog.

Puppies are such fun are so sweet; they bring us joy, love and laughter. Still, paper training your new puppy can be a pain! For any dog lover out there, you know all puppies are different. ...

In this article you will learn how we provided a foster home to two young dachshunds with minimal stress to either the dogs or the humans involved.

If your pet has ever had fleas or has ever brought home these annoying little "friends" you need to arm yourself with these tips to help get rid of them.

Each year at the end of October, a date is designated as "National Pit Bull Awareness Day." In 2009, for instance, it will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 24. It started in 2007 when a...

Dogs are family companions. You want your dog to feel like family. You and your dog's relationship will thrive the more "connected" you are to each other. You have heard the concept that...

Having a dog who is not properly leash trained can be a challenge. In my years as a professional dog trainer I came across many dog owners who were very frustrated by the way their dog acted on a...

Have you heard of clicker training? Well if you haven't, it is one of the most powerful training tools available. You can train your dog to do practically anything you request. Come one inside to...

Do you want to teach your dog the "shake" or "give me your paw" command? Like humans, dogs respond well to positive reinforcement and rewards. The method shown in this article...

This article is about socializing a puppy to help it become a well mannered adult dog. The socialization window for puppies is small (6 - 16 weeks). Once a puppy grows beyond 16 weeks,...

Just like their human counterparts, dogs can get diabetes. When diagnosed with this disease, dogs need to stay away from foods such as sugars and carbohydrates. But, also like humans, canines can...

Here is a great oatmeal dog treat recipe that is not only fun to make for your furry friend its also inexpensive. With a few ingredients you can make a large batch of dog treats that are healthier...

With their short legs, Scotties are already so close to the ground it is difficult to teach them the concept of "down", so I was never successful training our our first two Scots to obey...

Heeling means having a dog that doesn't walk or pull you down the street. Heeling is having your dog walk on your left side with his head next to your thigh. The whole idea with heeling is so your...

Training your dog for the Down Stay and Release Commands is the Quickest and Easiest way for you to get your Dog to TRUST and RESPECT you. If your Dog doesn't RESPECT you enough to Stay Down when...

This is the most difficult command to teach a dog because so many dogs already have formed the habit of coming only when they are ready or being called to their master and then being punished for...

Digestive enzymes are important for your dog's good health and longevity. Digestive enzymes break down food so the body can utilize the nutrients more efficiently.

Top 10 ways you can actually get your point across as well as have him/her HEAR your wishes for your beloved pet

Do you spend all your time reprimanding your dog instead of really teaching your dog? As dog owners, we know that we want to discourage bad behavior and encourage good behavior. But all too often...

Training dogs has always come naturally to me. My 8 year old Long Coat German Shepard understands and obeys nearly 30 commands, does countless 'tricks' - sometimes I honestly feel he understands...

Finally! Relief from your dog walking you! Dog training can be a grueling process. There is nothing like trying to take a nice relaxing walk after a day of work and having your dog walk you the...

Can house training a dog be easy? The truth is, yes it can! In fact, house training a dog is simple and fun WHEN THE DOG TELLS YOU when it's time to go outside to do her business. One of my...

For many dogs, chasing cats is just plain instinct. In fact, some dogs will chase anything that moves, from a mouse to a school bus. If your dog chases cats, it can be infuriating. You can't go...

After you read this and as long as you follow the steps to a "T" your puppy will be 100% house broke, You must be able to devote 24 hrs a day for at least 14 days, you must sleep in the...

We have a 3-year-old Chihuahua. She follows me around the house all day. We try to give her at least an hour or two of playtime and exercise, but she still seems unhappy and bored. We...

Most often, if a dog owner can survive a puppy's house training and teething, the pup is "in like Flynn!" The first 8 months are stressful for the owner. They are also stressful and...

Dogs have made their way into the homes and hearts of millions of families; as a result, we want to feed our dogs the best food possible. Although there's a large variety of a packaged, ready-made...

When you begin to set the table Snoopy gets interested. When she smells the food she starts to twirl. When you take it to the table, you setup guards. When you set down she's settled under the...

Its raining, cold, windy, coffee is brewing and you are in your jammies. You have a reasonably intelligent dog who actually wants to go out before the sun comes up. So, let your canine pal go...

This is not an article written by a collegiate and knowledgeable dog-trainer. I am not Kathleen Turner's, uhm, character on "Marley & Me".. LOL!! Rather, I am just a girl who...

We're always looking for fun and easy tricks to teach our dogs as reinforcements for their obedience training. Training our dogs to jump through a hoop is an impressive trick our dogs picked up...

Training your dog to obey your verbal commands will put you in charge and will also make future training easier. Whether you have a 10 week old puppy, or a 5 year old adult, teaching a dog the...

Perianal Fistula is a painful autoimmune disorder that begins with an internal mass of infection. The immune system tries to eliminate this mass by creating tube-like structures known as fistula...

Canidae is a U.S. manufacturer of premium canine and feline food products. Promising to use "only the highest quality" and "human grade" ingredients of U.S. origin, Canidae has a reputation for...

Before you can teach your dog to stay, you need to go through the leash training and teaching your dog to heel and sit. Training is done in a sequence and trying to skip any of the steps may...

Teaching your dog the heel command.

Training your puppy at a young age is a step that you need to work with before they become a misbehaved adult. Barking can cause unfriendly neighbors and an annoyed family. Follow easy steps to...