Properly interpreting your dog’s body language and vocalizations is critical in order to fully understand your dog’s emotions, intentions, wants, and needs. It is what makes true communication between you and your dog possible. The result is a better trained, emotionally well-adjusted, and happy dog. In this article we will review the following topics: 1. …
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Understanding how you can tell if your dog is sick is a valuable tool that all dog owners should know. When your dog is not feeling well it’s important as a dog owner to be able to recognize when things are not right. Being in a position to tell when your dog is sick will …
In this article we provide Tips on How to Administer Oral Eye Ear Subcutaneous Medications to your pet, no matter what stage of life they may be in. Routine Medical Care Challenges Providing basic medical care to your pet can be challenging. Your dog often times can behave better for a stranger, such as a …
Nature vs Nurture Nature vs Nurture is a long held debate in psychology. The debate can be simply summed up with this question. Nature vs Nurture – Is a trait, a personality characteristic, a behavior inherited or a product of environment? Many would agree that the answer is ‘a little of both’ . With puppies, …
Does A Puppy Fit Your Lifestyle ? How To Choose The Right Puppy From The Litter? Depending on what region of the country you live in, animal shelters often have litters of puppies available for adoption. Choosing to adopt a puppy can be a decision driven by emotion but you should try to use some …
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Adjusting To New Environment When a newly adopted dog arrives he/she may encounter some issues when adjusting to their new environment. This environment may prove challenging for the new arrival. Consequently it is very important that you avoid confusing the dog with mixed messages. Many newly adopted dogs come with stories of woe as to …
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In this article we will discuss issues and tips involved in giving your pet dog a pill whether it is a vitamin or medication. Normally you may just wrap a pill in a piece of food. No problem but for some dog owners and their pets, it can be a problem. Some dogs will skillfully spit …
When teaching your dog any type of training it’s naturally best to start off at Beginner’s level dog obedience commands. The Watch Me Dog training command is the rock that all other training commands are built from. If your dog is not paying attention to you and not watching then how can your dog learn …
The heart and soul of a wolf lies within every pet dog! Running Away is Instinctual behavior as opposed to misbehavior. There are many reasons why dogs may bolt from the house, the yard or the dog park and they could include open doors in the home, unlocked gates, the smell of food, other animals, …
Many times you can find a litter of puppies available for adoption at the animal shelter. Some regions of the country have this availability more than others. However, a puppy may not fit your current lifestyle so a teenage or adult dog at the shelter may be a more natural fit for you. 3 Main …