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Bringing Home a New Adult Dog

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There are particular challenges in bringing home a new adult dog (compared to bringing home a new puppy). Whether you have adopted your new friend from the pound or a rescue organisation, taken him from a friend of a friend, or rescued him from life on the streets, it's a little more difficult

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How To Train A Dog - A Guide

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Are you struggling to train your dog? Would you like to correct your dogs behaviour problems? or teach your dog basic instructions? This is an introduction in how to train a dog.

How to Get Rid of Dog Smell in Your Yard

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Backyards can be perfect places for barbecues, patio parties or playing football. However, no one wants to play in a backyard that is surrounded by the palpable stench of a dog. An unfavorable odor from a dog can come in many forms. It could be from the dog's urine soaking into the earth, it could b

3 Reasons Why You Should Get an Alaskan Husky

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Contrary to popular belief, the Alaskan husky is not an official breed of the popular husky dogs, but rather, are descendants of other dog breeds such as the Siberian husky, Border Collie, German shepherd and Alaskan Malamute. Weighing on an average of 35 to 65 pounds and growing to about 24 inches

5 Reasons Why Adoption Is Better

Adopting a dog from a shelter, rescue, or humane society is much better for the dog community than purchasing one from a pet store or breeder. Approximately 60% of shelter dogs are euthanized due to lack of adoptions.

A Guide To Dog Boarding

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For a lot of dog lovers, it is difficult to be away from your pet for long periods of time without getting worried. However, at times you may find that you need to leave your pet for a few days, perhaps to go on a business trip or in another location that may not be able to accommodate your pet. Lea

Rottweiler Training - Schutzhund and More

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The Rottweiler is a powerful and adorable dog. If you just brought one of these cute puppies home, you should know that Rottweiler training should start while they are young. These dog breeds have a natural tendency to become guard dogs and will be very protective of you, your home and your family.

Improving Your Dog's Health With Organic Foods

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If you really care much about the health of your dog, the first thing you should consider is what kinds of foods that you are feeding your dog? Most of the packaged and commercial foods that are for sale in the market today will do anything but improve the health of your dog as some of them won&apos

Dalmatian Puppies - The Fire Engine Puppy That Actually Does Love Horses

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There are a lot of myths and rumors out there, but the truth of the matter is that Dalmatians actually do love horses-just the like the beer commercials would have us believe. Hey, maybe truth in advertising does exist. Dalmatian puppies, unlike most puppies are surprisingly fast.

Clicker Training Guide

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Clicker Training Guide Clicker training is the process of using a small mechanical hand held device that is used to mark specific 'positive' behavior. This specific reinforcement device was initially devised by the Psychologist B.F. Skinner and two graduates when they used the technique to

What is Impulse Control? How Do You Begin Teaching It?

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Do you ever have the urge to throw everything down and throw a screaming, yelling, crying, temper tantrum? Do you ever do it? Maybe you do, but here's the real question: Do you ever do it in public? In the middle of a huge, packed food court in the mall? I hope not, since if you do you may be d

The French Bulldog - A Show Dog

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When choosing a French Bulldog as a show dog, it is important to be selective and choosy.The breed standard for the French Bulldog is very particular, so obtaining knowledge of the breed standard for show dogs is very important.

Cocker Spaniel Biting: How to Kick This Habit

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The smallest of the sporting breeds, the Cocker Spaniel, needs a small space to play around, eats fewer food than its bigger counterparts, and fun to play with. It is true that this canine breed loves to enjoy itself. However, it gets excited too easily and practically pees uncontrollably unless tra

Rescue Puppies - Are They the Best Choice For You?

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Are you considering a rescue puppy as your first dog? If so stop everything you are doing and read this first. Rescue puppies are great family pets providing you are the best family for them. To find out if you fit the bill read this article.

How to Train Your Dog to Be Perfectly Obedient

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Dog obedience training can be perfectly done with advice and instruction from professional dog trainers. You can as well acquire relevant knowledge on how to train your dog to be obedient by carrying out independent research. There are countless training materials that come in different formats such

How to Care for a Great Dane Puppy

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Your Great Dane puppy will be an exciting addition to your family, however, you need to know how to care for it before you bring it home. Great Danes are large dogs and require a proper diet and activity level. With proper care and handling, your Great Dane puppy can be a long-standing, beloved memb