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How to Treat Dog Urine on a Concrete Slab

Although a concrete slab seems hard and smooth to the touch, its surface is porous and it absorbs odors and liquids easily. This is especially true for bare or unsealed concrete slabs. Dog urine can seep down into the concrete, making the odor difficult to remove. The proper cleaning process for tre

What Is Mange on Dogs?

Mange is a highly contagious skin disease that mainly infects dogs. It is caused by parasitic mites and can wreak havoc on your dog's skin, making him very uncomfortable. There are three types of mange, each with different causes. These are: demodectic mange, cheyletiella mange and sarcoptic mange.

Training Your Pit-Bull Puppy: For a Perfect Pet

A pit bull is one of the most popular domestic dogs. They can be really people-oriented and friendly. Some people may think otherwise due to some attack stories they might have seen in the media. The media has misled the public into thinking Pit Bull attacks are of epidemic proportions when in truth

Potty Training Or Dog Training Can Be Tough

Those that have had to do potty training or dog training can relate to wanting help to get through it. The good news is that with dog training you can get help.

What Are the Effects of Feeding Smoked Meats to Dogs?

Some foods designed for human consumption are not healthy for canines.hot dog and fries image by Ray Kasprzak from Fotolia.comMany people think feeding a dog table scraps is a reward for the dog. While the dog may enjoy the scraps, not all human food is safe for canine consumption. Some...

How to Keep a Dog From Play Biting

Puppy biting, nipping and mouthing is an entirely natural phase that most puppies go through. They do it out of fun and love and a lot of the time when they are teething. However, it is essential to get this issue under control, because in adulthood, even a playful bite can inflict injury. If you do

Golden Retriever Biting - 3 Effective Ways to Discourage Dog Nipping

Golden Retriever Biting - If you are one of those owners who have a problem with dog nipping, then this article is exactly for you. There are a lot of different ways for you to avoid dog biting but the most positive ways to discourage dog biting are: a.) start while your dog is a puppy; b.) always h

Can't We Live Without Dog Meat?

There are certain things that are instantly abhorrent and for millions of human beings, the idea of eating dog meat is not a pleasant one and yet the dog meat industry is a multi-million dollar industry centered mainly in and around South-east Asia. Countries such as Taiwan and the Philippines have

Dogs And Fashion

Fashion can be fascinating and involves whole industries, including those that cater for dog owners. But what happens if fashion hits the dog world? Read some Q and A for some brain teasers on the subject.

About Bichon Poodles

The bichon poodle, also called bich-poo or poochon, is a cross between the bichon frise and the poodle. A mixed-breed dog such as the bichon poodle is not guaranteed to have all the characteristics and traits from each breed, but may have a handful from both, according to the Dog Breed Info Center.

Caring For the Akita Mother After Birth

The mother's health and well-being are most important. She should be inspected frequently. Her teats should be examined to ensure they are not damaged or swollen. There should be no swelling or hardness of the areas around the teats which might lead to milk fever (mastitis).

Stop Puppy From Chewing

Puppies will chew...it's a fact of life. But there are strategies you can use to avoid them destroying your prized possessions...

Dog Kennel Fans

If you are trying to find ways to ventilate your dog kennels while you're on the go or you are just at home, then here's how to save you from a lot of trouble. Dog kennel fans are ideal for these types of situations. Dogs are somewhat like humans too. They feel pain, they also feel the hea

DIY Dog Toy Knot Cube

A great way to keep a dog busy, and satisfy his urge to chew, is by giving it a knot cube. Knot cubes are safe knotted toys in which you stuff treats and the dog figures out how to get to them. You can make one yourself with just a few rubber doggie bones and a clothesline.

Neem Oil Treatment for Dog Ear Mites

Ear mites leave oily black dirt in the dog's ears. Your dog will constantly scratch his ears, rub his head against furniture, hold his head at an odd angle and may appear dizzy. Neem oil is a natural insect repellent and antimicrobial oil and can be used to prevent ear mites after they have been cle

Lemon Treatment for Dog Skin Allergies

Skin allergies in dogs can cause dry, itchy skin and dandruff. A simple lemon oil rub that you can make at home can help soothe your dog's allergies and improve coat health. Always ask your vet before performing any at-home treatment on your dog.

Greyhound Anxiety

Greyhound dogs are common pets. Many greyhounds have been raised as racing dogs, and adopted through rescue organizations; others come from puppy mills and pet stores. A dog's background can affect its behavior, but all greyhounds may experience anxiety at times.

Click Training for Dogs

Clicker training is an obedience training method that uses a clicker to reinforce positive behaviors and discourage negative behaviors. The method is based on B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory that espouses reinforcement to modify behavior.

How to Shave Your Shih Tzu

Shaving your shih tzu dog can seem like a daunting task. But it can also be expensive to have a professional groomer do it for you, and in the long run it helps to be able to do touch-ups yourself. Regardless of the reason (aesthetic or functional) you can shave your dog without worry of doing harm