Your dogs loves you and prove it, he wants to greet you by looking your right in the eye. And you love him too. But when you’re all dressed up or holding a drink in your hand, you’d probably prefer that he didn’t show his love by jumping up in this way. Or maybe your […]
There are some common canine diseases out there to which all dogs are susceptible. But vaccines will protect your dog from quite a few these illnesses, from parvovirus, rabies and distemper to Lyme disease. As well as oral medications to prevent heartworm, dogs get a series of initial vaccines as pups and are then revaccinated
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Puppies feel warm and solid when held and hugged. Born comedians, they make people play, and playing makes people fell younger and happier. Not all is fun and games, though. Like human babies, puppies eat sloppily, and need small amounts of food at frequent intervals. They make messes constantly and chew on everything that passes
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Treats are a great way to teach your dog tricks or just to reward him for being your best friend. But too many treats can quickly cause his waistline to expand. Like all good things, they should be given in moderation, especially if he’s overweight or has a health problem.There are all kinds of dog
A dog that stays home when her owner is at work can while away the day indoors or out. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. You’ll have to decide which option offers the most stimulation and the best security for your dog. The Outdoor Life:Your first instinct may be to leave your dog outside. After
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Young dogs are naturally excitable – there’d be something wrong with them if they weren’t – but adult dogs who have so much energy that they cant sit still are considered hyperactive. If you think your dog is hyperactive, blame his ancestors. Years ago he was probably bred to run all day herding sheep or
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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
