Brining home an adult dog takes some adjustment for both parties. He might not be properly house trained or might have been used to different rules in his former environment. Living in your fine home, he thinks he’s arrived in doggy heaven. But he might be doing all sorts of unacceptable things – chewing the […]
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The best way to keep your dog healthy is to notice it becomes a problem. And the best way to do that is to give your dog a complete once-over every week. That way you will pick up subtle changes that may indicate all is not as it should be. Do a physical check all
Socializing your puppy means getting him used to people, places and things. “Every time your puppy does something he’s never done, goes somewhere he’s never been, or meets a new person or a friendly dog, he’s been socialized,” who raises and shows American Staffordshire terriers. Between 7 and 16 weeks of age is a critical
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Puppies learn by repetition and consistency, so the first step in establishing good habits is to set up a schedule you and he can live with dogs. Dogs are creatures of habit. Stick to a routine right from the start to help your pup make sense of his new home and understand what you want
Your dog doesn’t need a wardrobe full of designer togs and toys. But there are some accessories that he really should have, for his good health, good behavior, and all-around good feeling about life. In addition to his crate or bed, the other little essentials include dishes, toys grooming equipment, a form of identification, and
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There is really something quite remarkable about two distinctly different species forming a bond that can only be described as love. You wouldn’t imagine that a pig could love a cow or a chicken would be enamored of a hedgehog, but somehow there is something very natural about the affection we share with dogs. Today,
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Every dog reacts differently the first time he hears the click of the leash and feels the tug on his collar. Some dogs are ready and willing to go with you, while other can’t figure out why they want to go one way but their neck is going another. No one likes to be dragged
Whether you call it “doggy breath” or halitosis, bad breath makes getting up close and personal with your dog the last thing you want to do. And, unfortunately, it’s all too common. In dogs, as in people, bad breath often occurs when bacteria – laden plaque collects on the teeth. Unlike humans dogs don’t brush
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Yes, stiff knees and creaky elbows are as much a part of growing old for dogs as they are for use humans. Veterinary surveys suggests that 20 percent of adult dogs will develop osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease – a painful inflammation of these vulnerable areas. It’s usually a part of the normal
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If you notice that your dog is dragging her backside along the ground, chances are she’s got an anal sac problem. The anal sacs are one part of your dog that you’d possibly prefer not to get to know too closely. These two pouches on either side of the anus accumulate a foul – smelling
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