Dog Grooming

(Sun May 28th, 2006, by John Moore)

Dog Grooming & Routine Care All dogs need regular grooming. It improves the appearance of short coated dogs, and is essential for those with long coats. It also does much to stop unwanted hair on the furniture and carpets. Start as soon as you get y...

Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by Ian White)

Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover. Let’s face it, folks, cats are just different from dogs. Cats do not usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not guard your possessions while you are away. In fact, the only thing y...

Don't Skimp On Tools For Your New Dog!

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by Waylon Harvey)

So today is the big day, your new dog or puppy is coming to his new home! Getting a new dog means you'll need a few more accessories to go with him. In order to properly care for your new pet, you'll have to abide by certain local laws and make some ...

Teething Blues

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by Debbie Ray - PedigreedPups.com)

One of the things you may, or may not, be prepared for when getting a new puppy is its desire to chew. Often this can be quite destructive depending on exactly how you handle this situation. Instinctively puppies often chew because they need to- not ...

Teaching a puppy to accept his collar and leash

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by Tony Robinson)

Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of all further training for every puppy. Until the puppy has learned to accept the collar and leash, it will be impossible to perform any additional training. The first step toward getting the puppy...

What To Do When Your Dog Gets Dehydrated

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by Nicollette Dial)

Your dog can die from dehydration. Please understand how serious this can get. It's not like when humans get dehydrated, can drink some water and cool off, and they will recover quickly. It is much harder for a dog to recover. Caused by sickness, hea...

The Story of O(scar)

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by M. Nikole Hunn)

The Story of O (scar) I don't really know his name. I felt an intense need to give him one, though, so I named him Oscar. In my head, anyway. I never got to call him that, at least while he was alive. My mind often wanders to thoughts of him in those...

Eliminating problem behaviors when training your puppy

(Sat May 27th, 2006, by Tony Robinson)

Unfortunately, eliminating problem behaviors is one thing that most dog owners eventually face. This article will focus on a few of the most commonly encountered behavior problems. Problem #1 - Jumping up on people One of the most frequently cited pr...

Tips In Choosing The Best Dog Breeders

(Fri May 26th, 2006, by Jack Russell)

Dog breeders could be found anywhere. However, buying the best-looking puppy in the pet store does not necessarily guarantee that you bought a pet with a top breed. What are the different types of breeders? Which of them provide the best dog breeds?...

Fixing The Problem Of The Doberman Who Liked To Urinate In A

(Fri May 26th, 2006, by Adam Katz)

A Doberman Pinscher owner sent me this question: "Dear Adam: I loved your book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!" and your web site, Dogproblems.com. They have been very helpful. My biggest training problem right now has to do with potty train...