When a dog doesn’t understand something or finds himself in an unusual situation, he may become fearful. A well-adjusted dog who has been handled by lots of different people and constantly exposed to new things will take unusual situations in his stride, says Susan Anderson, D.V.M., a clinical instructor of outpatient medicine in the department […]
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There comes a time in the life of every dog owner when they have to decide whether their pet is going to be a parent or not. Left to their own devices, dogs will make up their own minds, usually before you have even noticed the small hole in the fence. Dogs will spend most
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Every healthy dog needs 30 to 46 minutes of exercise a day, says Bob McKowen, a dog show and field trail judge in Leola, Pennsylvania. Exercise can mean all sorts of active dog-fun things. For a tiny dog, a proper workout could be accomplished without having to leave a studio apartment. Medium to large dogs
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Most owners take a lot of pride in the food they serve their dog. So when your dog shows a liking for dung, it can come as a shock. Once he develops a taste for the unspeakable, it becomes a habit that’s difficult to break. He gobbles it up as fast as he can, then
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Who could be better at keeping pace with a wonderfully energetic young dog than an equally energetic young human? Growing up together, spending part of every day playing and hugging, keeping each other company, offering each other comfort in hard times, a friendship can be made that is remembered for a lifetime. Preparing for New
What do you do if you see something interesting on the floor? If you’re a puppy, you sniff it, and then pick it up in your mouth. This tactic works pretty well if the item happens to be an inoffensive chew toy or a piece of kibble. But what if it’s a quarter, or foam
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Turning up the earth is a great canine sport. As the dirt flies every which way, you can see ho much fun your dog is having. He’s intent on getting to the bottom of it all and doesn’t care how long it takes or how dirty he gets. Some breeds dig only when they’re young,
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A walk down the pet food aisle of the local pet supply or grocery store can put your head in a spin. There’s canned food, dry food and food that looks like soft, moist chunks of meat. There’s gourmet food, natural food and food that’s made with everything from basic ingredients, such as beef and
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Dogs usually don’t have very exotic problems. Distemper, manage and hip dysplasia are all common enough, but they aren’t even close to the top of the list of common canine problems. It’s the mundane health hassles that will take up most of your attention – things like gum disease, vomiting or diarrhea, worms and fleas,
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At some point, every dog will attempt to stake a claim to the furniture. And why not? A couch in not only comfy, it’s warm and gives him a view of the house he can’t get from down on the floor. If it’s located next to a window overlooking the street, this spot will be
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