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Your Recipes For Dog Food Is The Way To Go!

Dogs have been around for centuries and have survived off of table scraps and other foods just fine. Prepackaged dog food has been around for about 100 years. Making your own recipes for dog food should be just as important as cooking your family's meals....More...

The History of Bulldog Puppies

The Bulldog is known as Great Britain's national symbol, and originated in London, England from the very cruel sport of putting the dogs in a pit in order to fight with a bull or a bear. Literature from 1200 first mentioned these dogs. They were known as Bandogge by 1500 and were crossbred from...More...

German Shepherd Training in Los Angeles, California

German Shepherds are one of the most versatile and intelligent breeds. With this intelligence comes a strong need for good training. In the Los Angeles area, various types of training for this breed are available and recommended to raise a good German Shepherd dog....More...

The Best List of Natural Dog Foods

Dogs are omnivores that require food containing natural animal and plant ingredients.Two Dogs image by ziggyhendry from Fotolia.comDog lovers have become increasingly concerned with providing a natural diet for their canine companions. It is a misconception that dogs are carnivores and......More...

English Bulldog Medication

English bulldogs are a special breed. Although they have a sometimes intimidating look, English bulldogs are among the gentlest of dog breeds. However, this type of dog is also prone to many types of health problems that all potential owners should be aware of beforehand. There are certain medicatio...More...

Why is My Dog's Nose Running?

Rhinitis is the term for nasal inflammation in a dog and often causes a runny nose. Most common causes of rhinitis are harmless and don't affect the dog's quality of life. However, some causes are more serious and require attention from a veterinarian....More...

When to Be Concerned About Dog Vomiting

Dog vomiting: it happens! Most dogs vomit regularly for a number of reasons that are no reason for immediate concern or alarm. Here are some instances where you do not need to race off to your veterinarian because of your dog vomiting....More...

Feline Rabies

Rabies is found on every continent except Antarctica. It is one of a number of ailments that can pass from cats to people. Rabies in cats is incurable, according to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Because rabies can be transmitted to people through bites of infe...More...

How to Teach a Dog Tricks?

Tricks and commands bring a strong bond between the owner and the dog. It is a way of communicating to him in a 'language' he can understand. He also learns good manners, behavior and obedience during this training....More...

Coprophagia - My Dog Eats Pooh

Help - I love my dog but he eats pooh. I can't have doggy hugs & kisses because it turns my stomach. His breath smells bad and he usually has pooh around his mouth. How can I stop this disgusting habit?...More...

Auto Dog Feeders - Finally Free

Ever been so busy you forgot to feed your dog?Ever gotten the call from your pet sitter the day before you leave on vacation or a business trip?Auto dog feeders can prevent either of these from ever being a problem again....More...

How to Prevent a Puppy From Chewing on The Leash

There are many reasons for a puppy to chew on its leash, including youthful high spirits and playfulness, a need for attention and teething discomfort. Leash-biting can also be a sign that your adolescent dog is testing your boundaries and trying to assert its dominance--after all, the leash is an e...More...

Good Health For Your Dog

People who take care of dogs are responsible for making sure their pet is as healthy as possible. This is not always as easy to do as you might hope. Animals do not speak about their discomfort and will go out of their way to hide pain. Additionally, there is not always a lot of easy to understand i...More...

Smart Border Collies and Association Skills

I've mentioned before about how our Border Collie, Ned, goes crazy when he sees light from a flashlight. This little quirk also extends to pretty much any spot of light he can see which, at times, can cause problems. For example if the wife and I are sitting around chatting over a glass of wine...More...

Why a Shih Tzu Is Worth Treating Like a Celebrity

If you're thinking of getting a Shih Tzu, you've opted for a popular but possibly difficult to take care off breed. This dignified presence, or the way this breed carries itself, is one reason it's also called the Imperial Shih Tzu. As a companion pet, however, it is a superb one....More...

How to Teach Dogs to Target on A-Frames

Teaching your dog to target is one of the most useful lessons it can learn. Targeting is the ability to approach and touch an object in a certain way. This usually begins by teaching the dog to target on your hand or a stick, which can then be used to point it to any object that you want it to targe...More...