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Dog Training and Health Information

The popularity of the dog as a companion, as a guardian of property, as an assistant in the pursuit of game, and as the object of a pleasurable hobby, has never been so great as it is at the present time.

Common Dog Skin Problems

At some point during the life of a dog they will suffer from one form of skin problem or another. Most dog skin problems are very treatable and if treated promptly will not turn into any serious health issues for the dog.

Guide to Controlling Fleas

Well, it happens. You let the dog in from a nice romp outside and the next thing you know your dog starts scratching and scratching and scratching.

How Do I Choose A Dog Breed

Being a dog owner can be one of the most rewarding things in life and can be even more rewarding if you choose the right dog breed.

Tips for Bottle Feeding a Puppy

You've gone to the shelter and found the perfect puppy, the puppy you and your family just have to have and now have the need to take care of your new puppy at home.

Tips That Helped Stop My Dog From Barking

Barking is as natural to a dog as is eating, it comes with just being a dog. To get your dog to completely stop barking would not only be nearly impossible, but inhumane as well.

Tips to Housebreak a Puppy

Perhaps the first and most important thing any puppy owner wants to do is to housebreak their new puppy.

Tips To Stop Leash Pulling

At some point in time most dog owners will encounter the problem of their dog pulling on the leash. This sometimes happens at the most inopportune of times and can become both an issue for the owner and the dog as well.

Dog Flatulence - Does Your Dog Fart?

You love your dog - who doesn't. But if your dog does have a spot of flatulence you'll know it can be embarrassing as well as rather smelly! Read on for information and tips that can help to reduce your dog's flatulence.

Dog Grooming Basics

Dog Grooming Basics While dog grooming tends to conjure up images of long-haired pooches at dog shows, the reality is that all dogs need some basic grooming to stay happy and healthy.

Dog Toys – A Beginner's Guide

Dogs are naturally playful and inquisitive and can get bored easily, especially when they are young or left on their own for too long (while you're at work, for example).

Five Easy Ways To Raise A Greaty Puppy

Have you read the wonderful book about Marley, the “worst dog in the world?” Marley was “behaviorally challenged” from puppyhood until the end of his days, but well-loved by his oft-frustrated owner.

Holy Commandments for Your Dog

Obedience training your dog is a personal matter. If it matters to you – you’ll train your dog to do it or stop doing it. What “it” is depends on you.

Home Remedies For Dog Constipation

There comes a time in everyone's life when constipation rears its ugly head. The same holds true for dogs, unfortunately.

Is A Professional Dog Trainer Necessary?

Training your dog is an important part of responsible pet ownership. While common puppy behavior problems and housebreaking are discussed in many books and publications, here we'll discuss your options for basic obedience training and whether you want train your dog yourself or hire a trainer.

Keeping Fido Warm this Winter

The weather outside is frightful. Winter winds are blowing hard this year and your four-legged friend still needs to go outside to take care of his business. How can you keep him warm when he's got to be out in the cold?

Puppy Socialization

Puppy socialization can be described as the part of training when you introduce your puppy to new experiences and environments.

Teach Your Puppy To Fetch

Fetching can be a fun game that you and your puppy can enjoy throughout your life together. Many sporting dog breeds like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Spaniels and others are born with a strong desire to retrieve.

The Facts About Crate Training

Just as there are many different types of dogs, there are many different styles of dog training. There are choke chains and harnesses, whistles and clickers, gates and muzzles.

Tips For Picking Out A Dog Bed

Dog beds come in all shapes and sizes, large and small, which makes it both easy and hard to find the right bed for your dog. Sure, you have a lot of options: big, small, round, rectangular, colored, patterned, custom and even luxury and designer dog beds.

Train Your Dog To Do Tricks

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Of course you can! It's easier to teach a younger dog of course, because he's not so set in his ways and is open to new things, but just about any dog can learn some new tricks!