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It’s comforting to have a dog who stays by your side, even sleeping on your bed. A protective dog makes you feel safe and loved. But when your dog starts to think of you as his personal property, becoming more and more possessive of you and guarding you against every little thing, it’s not into […]

If you and your dog are bored with the same old walk around the neighborhood or if throwing a ball has lost its spark, organized dog activities may be exactly inspiration the two of you need, advises Marden. Here are some things you might want to try. Agility:Agility trials are one of the most enjoyable

Dogs are very different from people. They have some special features that you will notice as you’re checking over your dog, and although they might look like a symptom of something quite alarming the first time you see them, they are perfectly normal. There’s no need to panic, and don’t go rushing off to your

Once the pups are safely delivered and nursing, what they need is warmth and quiet. If necessary, secure a heat lamp about four feet above the center of the box to keep everyone comfortable. Just don’t have the heat source too close to the pups – you don’t want them to get too hot or

From time to time, your dog may need some medication to treat a health problem. Although some drugs are administered as injections by your vet, most will need t be given at home, and your dog will be calling on you to perform the honors. If she is going to get better, it’s important that

Everyone is excited at the prospect of new family member – your dog, the adults and the children. The idea is to take it slowly, just as when you introduce any stranger to your family. You might have an idea of what to expect, but your new friend will have none. Avoid alarming her with

A long with taking your older dog to the vet when he’s feeling his age, there are many things you can do to help him kick back and enjoy his golden years. Don’t worry about a pastel – colored doghouse with a chaise longue and a view of Miami Beach. All it takes is a

The mixed breed, better known as the mutt, is a lovable hybrid whose ancestry can be the basis of a long – running guessing game. This is your ordinary, sometimes quirky – looking, everyday kind of dog. You’ll see flyers posted outside your super – market offering “Cockapoos” or Peekapoos” or any number of “Lab”

Some people just giggle and say it tickles, while others say the feeling of their dog’s wet and rough tongue on their skin is very unpleasant. Whatever the human reaction, when your dog gives you a lick on your hand or your face, it’s a sign of affection. “When a dog licks your face it’s

In the dog world, you are either a follower or a leader. This pack mentality comes from dogs having wolves for ancestors. Wolves live in a pack and must rely on a leader to survive in the wild. Even if a wolf is not the head howler, he’s an important link in the chain of