Archive for August, 2009

Owning More than One Dog

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

?Owning More than One Dog

Even if the dogs are around the same age and size, owning more than one dog can be a challenge for any dog owner. As with many other specie of animals, dogs are inherently pack animals. Puppies learn pack behavior from their mothers and littermates and even interactions with the father or other male dogs in the pack. Males are dominant in pack societies, and the most …

Pharaoh Hound

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

?Pharaoh Hound

History and origin: The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed of hound, going back to the Phoenician empire. They took these hounds with them when they set up residence at Malta and Gozo. They are medium sized and generally used for hunting by Egyptian nobility, they hunted everything from rabbits to gazelles.

Description: The Pharaoh Hound can weigh anywhere from 45-60 pounds…

Scent Ability – The Special Nose Of Your Dog

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

?Scent Ability – The Special Nose Of Your Dog

Whether you own a 160 lb St. Bernard, bred to track down and hunt people, or like the company of an lovable able little Chihuahua, every dog has an incredible sense of smell that can detect the most subtle of scents.

Your canine companion may not have as good vision as you do, but his sense of smell is far better than any human. It is by his…

Black and Tan Coonhound

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

?Black and Tan Coonhound

History and origin: initially developed in Medieval England, the perfect Black and Tan Coonhound was finally achieved in the southern United States. The Black & Tan Coonhound is one of the six breeds of Coonhound and was used to track bear, opossum, and raccoon. This breed of Coonhound is a working hound, and it is not usually seen in the show ring.
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Earth Dog Trials or Den Trialing

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

?Earth Dog Trials or Den Trialing

Do you have a terrier? Does your little dog love to hunt down and chase small vermin? Dumb question. We are talking terriers. There is an event that will suit your terrier to a T. It allows them to do chase down a rat, satisfying their age-old instinct. It allows them to meet other terriers – which may or may not be a good idea. It also allows you and your p…

Top 4 Training Tips for Success

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Top 4 Training Tips for Success

Training your dog is essential to his healthy development and is necessary if you ever wish to have control over your pet. Dogs are not born with the desire to listen to you or follow your rules. They need to be taught, just like children. Furthermore, a canine is only as good as his teacher, so you need to provide him with a sound training method and be a stro…

Chocolate Labrador Puppy chasing 2 German Shepherds

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009


A chocolate lab puppy with my 2 German shepherds. She has just visited.

Vacationing With Your Dog

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

?Vacationing With Your Dog

Taking your dog on vacation with you and your family is preferable to leaving them in a kennel or at a friend’s home. You will discover that there are now more pet-friendly vacations available now than in the year’s prior. With a few considerations and adjustments, you and your family can have an enjoyable vacation with your dog.

One of the first consideratio…

Entering Your Dog into Obedience Events

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

?Entering Your Dog into Obedience Events

One way to show off your dog’s talents is by entering it into an obedience evetnt. These events tht are held on the local, state and national levels are sponsored by breed associations, dog product companies or even marketing firms and agencies. Any dog owner can enter obedience events, because they are not just restricted for owners with purebred or …

Training Your Dog To Fetch

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

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Training Your Dog To Fetch

Some dogs inherently know how to fetch a ball, while others love to chase the ball, but take no joy in returning the ball. Your dog’s breed and natural instincts both contribute to your dog’s ability or desire to play fetch. Sporting dogs for instance are natural fetchers and can practically teach themselves this dog trick. Terriers, on the contrary, can be m…

Special Diets For Dogs – Your Veterinarian Has Something Important To Tell You

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

?Special Diets For Dogs – Your Veterinarian Has Something Important To Tell You

Special diet plans for dogs are not only ordered by veterinarians for the obese animal, but also for various health reasons.

For example, if your dog has f congestive heart failure, due to heartworm or other heart problems, your veterinarian may want to put him on a low-sodium diet, along with the proper medica…

Church Hill People’s News » Dog found in Union Hi

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

An American Staffordshire (Am Staff)/American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) was found last night around 21st/Princess Anne & Leigh. Male, black, no microchip (vet checked) and no collar, but appears to be in good health/well fed, friendly, good natured, and naturally rambunctious. He is being temporally fostered, but if the owner is not located soon…

The Bernese Mountain Dog: Loyal to The End – WorldVeterinary

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

source: worldveterinarypages.com/article.cfm/id/316160 Veterinary Resources from full service facility offering animal and pet care, including internal medicine, surgery, dentistry and emergency services to photos gallery, announcements, and policies. The Bernese Mountain Dog, or the ?Berner?, as they are affectionately nicknamed…

PlayModo News Blog: Dog trying to pull a cat

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Cool video

The American Foxhound: The Keen Sense of Smell

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

source: kasio.info/the-american-foxhound-the-keen-sense-of-smell The American Foxhound came to America In 1650, when Robert Brooke from Britain sailed to America with his pack of hunting dogs. His pack of hunting dogs were…

10 Commands Your Dog Should Know

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

10 Commands Your Dog Should Know

Have you often wondered – how many commands should I teach my dog? There really isn’t an exact number or limit because you can train him as much as you want. However, if you are looking for an idea as to what basics need to be covered, the following are 10 commands your dog should know:

1. Sit – This is a useful command and one of the easiest to teach. Sit …

What To Do With Your Rottweiler During The Work Day

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

source: Many rottweiler owners work long days away from home and worry about the rottweilers they leave at home. The reality is that many people work and have rottweilers that are happy and well cared for. However, there are some important measures that you can take to make work days easier on your rottweiler.

Decatur Metro » Dogs Killing Cats in Oakhurst

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

This post quickly led to a cascade of comments detailing other recent attacks and a vocal dissatisfaction with Decatur PD’s animal control unit. This reaction and organized effort to email the Chief of Police was followed with a email sent by PD spokesperson Juanchella Francis to Oakhurst residents yesterday evening…

Understanding Over-excitability and Inhibition Behavior

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

source: www.justusdogs.com.au/flex/understanding_overexcitability_and_inhibition_behavior_in_dogs/691/1 Understanding Over-excitability and Inhibition Behavior in Dogs – Most dogs suffer form some form of over-excitability and inhibition behavior at some time in their lives. It could be due to a number of different…

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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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