An article discussing what your dog should and should not be drinking to stay healthy.
Verbally Correcting One Dog When You Have Two
A poster from our discussion forum asked:
“I have two dogs- – a Pit Bull and a Boston Terrier. I have read that you should not use the dog’s name and [the word]”No” together so that the dog does not associate negative feelings with his name. So how do I tell one dog “No,” without both feeling like they are both in trouble?
Situation: The Pit Bull is happily playing with her chew toy. The Boston Terrier is chewing on my sofa. How do I let the sofa chewer know that he is …
Which Of These Cat Breeds Is The Right One For You?
There are many cat breeds out there. In order to help you to make a choice about breeds, here is some useful information.
Your Dog Is Hyperactive When You Get Home From Work… What Should You Do?
Dear Adam,
I am a member of the Bouvtrain list. That’s how I got your name. I’m almost through your book and it has certainly given me some new ideas. Gypsy is a 1 1/2 year old Bouvier. She is very high-strung but we’re working on it. You’re absolutely right that it does no good to send your dog away to school. For $900 bucks she now does just what the dog trainer tells her to do. I’m getting a lot better, though.
Here’s my question. I exercise her in the morning. We pl…
Walking Your Dog – A Daily Routine That May Be More Important Than You Might Think
Good exercise habbits are very important to the health of any dog. These walks are not only important for your dog, but may also be very healthy for you as well.
Who really is the boss in your house?
If your dog is in charge at your house – neither one of you can be truly happy. Take control and both of your lives will be better.
Your Dog or Puppy Will Thank You If You Read This Guide to Canine Parasites and Diseases
Even if you give your pet the good things he needs such as a good amount of physical activity and good foods for him, you need to realize that your pet can still become sick.
Weight Problems In Dogs: Is Your Dog Fat?
People may not be aware of this, but obesity is one of the greatest problems dogs are dealing with these days. Obesity, like humans, is also caused by excessive eating and unhealthy binges. Mostly, this situation is triggered by some environmental factors that when not controlled may just lead to more problems.
Like humans, dogs develop certain diseases too when they are overweight. These diseases will lead to more serious complications including death. So for people who w…
Why dogs bark
Picture this, you’re walking in the park, minding your own business when suddenly a dog comes up to you and starts barking. You start to panic because there is no reason for this dog to be barking at you.
Your Dog’s Health: The Basics
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.
What Andy Griffith Can Teach You About Dog Training
Some people get worried and excited when their dog is off-leash and he’s done something that requires you to correct him. Because the owner is both worried and excited, they move fast toward the dog, concerned that the dog might run off before they can correct him. However, if you’ve done your long-line work properly and you’ve laid a solid foundation for your off leash training, there really isn’t any reason for you to worry that your dog will run off. So, what does this hav…
Why dog’s bark
Thousands of years ago, humans began the process of domesticating the dog and shaping what “being a dog” really means. Through careful selection and breeding, an astonishing variety of dog breeds have been created. Desirable traits have been selected for in various breeds that are of a benefit to humans. There are some traits, however, that quickly become undesirable when expressed too frequently.