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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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Places to Buy Puppies

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A dog can be a wonderful companion, steadfast friend and loyal guardian. However, before a dog grows into your best friend, he will likely need to spend some time as a goofy puppy. Bringing a new puppy into your home is a challenging and rewarding experience. If you want to buy a puppy, there are se

DIY Dog Clothes

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The saying goes that fashion is art, but the philosophy need not only apply to human fashion. Dogs can also make artistic fashion statements. While it may be tempting to buy dog clothing, pooch apparel often comes with a high price tag. A cheaper option is to make dog clothing from items around the

How to Choose an Apartment Dog

Just because you live in an apartment doesn't mean you have to live without man's best friend. Many dogs of all sizes are suitable for apartment living; the key is choosing the right one for you. Since not all canines do well in small spaces, follow this guide to choose the right dog for your space.

Dog Agility - From Easiest to Hardest Training Equipment

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This article is about which dog agility equipment is the easiest to train, and which is the hardest. Some will say this equipment is the hardest to train, others will say its the easiest.Regardless, you and your dog will need to set a goal to accomplish a feat.

Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds - A Glance At The Various Breeds

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When you or a family has allergies, then choosing a dog which has a lower rate of spreading allergens, called hypoallergenic, is ideal for you. There are a large variety of these breeds which have this trait. Choosing the right dog would depend upon various other circumstances.

What Are the Benefits of Crate Training Puppies?

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When you properly train your puppy how to use a crate, he will come to regard the crate as his private space. The crate should be a place he enjoys and where he feels safe when inside it. If you do use a crate, never use it as punishment or leave your dog in it day and night. Otherwise, your dog cou

Dog Training Courses For You And Your Pooch

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For many people, the very first and most critical factor you will do with a new puppy is place them in dog obedience teaching. That coaching will teach them the best way to behave in particular situations that they'll almost undoubtedly experience sooner or later in their lifestyle.

Puppies for Sale - An Online Way to Get a Puppy

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The decision of getting a puppy has been settled. You have decided to get a specific breed you have established the size of the dog that you want, and its color. You are now bothered on where to get those puppies for sale. You have checked the local pet shop and they do not have what you want. Here

The Right Dog House For Your Dog

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Your pets comfort, safety and them being happy are important factors to every pet owner. Making sure that your dog has the right dog house based on their size, breed, and needs is a wonderful way to show special care for your four legged friend.

Insecticide Poisoning in Dogs

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Dogs are known to get into things they shouldn't, and sometimes insecticide poisoning is the result. Insecticides, even if used properly, can be extremely dangerous to dogs. It is important for dog owners to recognize insecticide poisoning so they can get the necessary help if it occurs.

Essential Guide to Proper Shock Training Collar Use

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Using an electronic training device like a shock training collar to your dog is relatively easy and safe if you completely understand the basic guidelines of using it. For a lot of dog owners, the mere mentioning of an electronic collar to train their dog is intolerable. On the other hand, the idea

The Right Puppy - How To Choose

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Sometimes picking out the perfect puppy from a litter can be overwhelming, after all, they're all so adorable!But our decision should be based on more than which one has the cutest ears or the best coloring.Here are five simple tips to help make puppy picking a snap.

How to Make a Husky Dog Puppet

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Siberian huskies are a large breed of dog with pointy ears and a thick coat that keeps them warm in cold climates. These dogs are from Siberia and are popular in Alaska and other cold, snowy places because they are excellent sled dogs and can survive in extreme cold. Siberian huskies are friendly, p

Genetic Eye Problems in a Labradoodle

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A mix between a Labrador retriever and a standard poodle, the Labradoodle is a nonshedding dog. Bred for service work, they also were thought to be a "super breed" and perfect as pets for people with allergies due to the poodle trait of not shedding. However, the Labradoodle is not without its own p

How to Trim a Shih-Tzu

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If you own a Shih-Tzu, you know how frequently this toy breed needs to be groomed. Its long, silky coat can easily become tangled if not properly combed, brushed and clipped. Whether you choose to keep your Shih-Tzu's coat long, which is also often called full coat, or clipped short, routine trimmin

The Dog Doesn't Need to Be Gun Shy

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No one likes surprises, especially if it's something like a Cherry Bomb blowing-up right beside you. If that happens, we have a tendency to put the person who lit the fuse on our S-List. With a dog, they've got pretty sensitive hearing. But fear of a gunshot is not in their DNA.