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Among the most intelligent of dog breeds, Golden Retrievers can learn a wide variety of behaviors with minimal effort. They are easy to housebroken and will give clear signs (after the initial training) that they need to go outside. Fetching comes almost automatically. It is also easy to teach them to stay, sit, roll over, and a lot more.

Like all pet animals, dogs too are prone to lots of diseases. To keep the dogs free from the diseases, they should be understood first and accordingly treated well with the assistance of the veterinarian. Some of the most common dog diseases are discussed in this article

A recent top contestant on "America's Funniest Home Videos was of the aftermath of destruction caused by a family dog! This dog had wreaked havoc and destruction in the home and had the family shrugging and saying "Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do?" If you suffer from "Bad Dog Syndrome," this article will help you understand who your dog is (Alpha Dog Mentality), and teach you how to ?“reprogram?” and your misbehaving dog. Soon you'll be saying "Good Dog, Good Dog, Oh how I love you!"

Housebreaking a puppy is probably the number one reason people don?’t enter into dog ownership. There is no doubt that this is the hardest part of owning a puppy, but if the process is started immediately and taken seriously your puppy will be trained in no time.

The number one, most basic dog training command is sit and come. Teaching your American Pit Bull Terrier these two commands is extremely important for him to learn. Both of these basic obedience training commands are used for many different reasons such as in competition or dog show and keeping him behaved when you have company. When walking your Pit Bull off leash, you expect him to come to you when called, not run around the park with you chasing after him shouting at him t...

Dog ear infections are something every dog owner should be aware of, as they can become very painful if left untreated. This is especially important if you have children, to avoid uncharacteristic aggressive behaviour in your dog as a result of pain. Learn about the dog ear infection symptoms and mo

Lyme disease is caused by an organism known as a spirochete, which is a coiled rod-shaped bacterium and named Borrelia burgdorferi. It is passed to dogs and people by deer ticks carrying the infection; the ticks get the infection from the white-footed mouse, which acts as a carrier. The only way a tick can transmit the bacteria is to remain attached to the animal's skin for one to two days. Unfortunately, these ticks are very small and easily can go unnoticed. Lyme disease in...

Its shame that most dog owners don?’t realize that dental hygiene is as important for their dogs as it is for themselves. Teeth that have been neglected are subject to several types of mouth disease just like their human friends. We know that if we don't brush our teeth, plague will build up and eventually cause tooth decay. The same thing happens to dogs. When plaque builds up and hardens, it becomes a coarse brown substance called tartar. As tartar accumulates, it can wor...

Hold on... Are You buying Your first Pet Dog? Do you understand the responsiblities You have assume the moment you plan to buy a pup/dog. A dog can be a great addition to your family as long as you are all in it together. A dog needs lots of attention and training in order to be a joy instead of a pain. Also think of the type of dog you wish to get. It is important before making any more progress with your plans to be sure that everyone in family and even those peopl...

If you're thinking of buying one of the new poodle crosses, such as the labradoodle, this article will arm you with the knoweldge so that what you end up buying isn't a fake. Find out why designer dogs bred by unscrupulus breeders more often than not ends with the dog you didn't want. Plus find out

You may think that dog training aids are out there for you to spend money and not actually reap any benefits from. That is not the case. Dog training aids are there to help you succeed in teaching your dog, this could be teaching him obedience, agility or any other type of teaching you want to do. There are many aids available but only a certain few will work with your dog and his temperament. I find the best training aid to be treats, small pieces of human food chopped up...

Face it, nobody likes a dog that doesn't listen and behave. But everyone loves a dog that sits and stays on command. If you have a barker or a jumper, it can be quite frustrating watching the dog ignore you every time company comes over. It's almost embarassing.

Potty training your new American Pit Bull Terrier puppy is a necessary evil. Your dog needs to learn at an early age where to properly relieve himself. You can begin working with your pup at 8 weeks of age. Puppy potty training can sometimes prove to be a frustrating task. You must do the same routine every single day and it is important to give your puppy a lot of extra attention as this will make the house breaking process much easier. The house training process will tak...

Keeping your dog clean is an important responsibility for every dog owner. Fido depends on you for general hygiene. Clean ears, teeth and a coat free from fleas and ticks are all the conditions you check for a healthy pet. Bath time is a great time to bond with your dog as well as check his well-being. A healthy dogs actually don?’t need to be washed all that often, but humans prefer to bathe them so that they smell fresh and clean and not like...well?…dog. Although most do...

In the very earliest period of man's habitation of this world, he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog. In return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals, and in guarding his sheep and goats, he gave it a share of his food, a corner in his dwelling, and grew to trust it and care for it. Probably the animal was originally little else than an unusually gentle jackal, or an ailing wolf driven by its companions from the wild marauding pack to seek shelter in alien surroundings.

If your dog ever receives any kind of injury it is always best that you be aware of what to do in advance (depending on what type of injury the dog has received).

Dogs are one of the most popular pet in the United States today. We spend lots of money on them, pamper them and are very devoted to our four legged "children."

Thousands of dogs are being prescribed Rimadyl by their veterinarians to treat pain, inflammation, and canine arthritis. Many of these prescriptions are written without any blood work done to ensure the dog can tolerate the drug. Learn the facts about Rimadyl and what you should know before administering this drug to your dog. What is Rimadyl? Rimadyl was introduced by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in January 1997 to help treat dogs with inflammation and pain associated with s...

The Afghan Hound is a medium to large 55 to 65 pound dog that grows to between 24 and 29" in height. The Afghan Hound has long, silky hair and appears to be both elegant, reserved and agile. But, don't let the looks fool you. They can run, frolic and play with the best of the dogs.

The first rule in taking care of your dog is: When your dog is sick, take him to a veterinarian! Use with caution advice of friends or people who are supposed to be "old, experienced dog breeders." Only a veterinarian is qualified to diagnose trouble and prescribe treatment.

Without proper training, a cute puppy can misbehave until the owners shrug their shoulders and say ?“Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do??” In ?“Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 1?” we explain the ?“Dog Pack?” instinct and the ?“Alpha Dog?” mentality, and teach you how to ?“reprogram?” your dog so he knows that you are the Alpha dog. This article teaches you how to ?“deprogram?” bad dog behavior and retrain your dog, thus restoring harmony between owner and pet.

15 multiple choice trivia questions about humankinds best friend the dog

Some westerner breeders challenge the assumption that the Shih Tzu from Tibet were on occasion interbred with the native Pekingese to reduce the Shih Tzu to a smaller size.

Choosing the right kind of food for your dog can be a DAUNTING task... with so many pictures of smiling puppies and fancy labels staring back at you, how do you make an informed choice? Well it's not that hard really, if you know what you're looking for. Here are my 5 essential tips for choosing the right of food for your dog...

In order to understand why your puppy doesn?’t listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures. These 7 stages of puppy development will help you understand your dog and ensure it's puppyhood is a wonderful time for you and your dog

Tips and suggestions to keep your dog healthy including proper diet, vaccinations against worms, fleas, distemper, heartworms, etc

The decision to bring the puppy home is just the first step. You need to get your house ready for him. You're going to have lots to do around the house. After all, puppies are not so different from toddlers and like children, will want to explore all areas of your house. This article teaches you how to puppy-proof your house and the essential supplies you need for the new puppy.

The Pomeranian is a lively and intelligent toy breed dog. This dog has a double coat with a soft dense undercoat and longer, harsh outer coat. He is short backed with a plumed tail that is held high and folds over to sit flat on his back. This animated dog seems to always be smiling

Following the political upheaval in China and the burning of the Imperial Palace, several Shih Tzu were found alive by British embassy staff and taken to England. The first Shih Tzu introduced in England were brought from Peking by General Sir Douglass and Lady Brownrigg in 1930.

Be careful what you feed your family member the Pug. They have a lot of gastric type upset so you should know what to feed and also the manner in which your Pug is fed. This can make all the difference on how your Pug feels.