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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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Canine Dental Care

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While dogs usually don't get cavities, dental disease is still the most severe medical problem companion animals face. Following examining the creation of dental disease, and by extension, how that disease effects the rest of the dog's body, is a discussion of prevention. Unlike many medic

Dog Training Collars For the Hunting Dog

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Learn what type of dog training collar your dog needs to be your hunting companion. Choose a dog shock collar that allows you to customize your transmitter to your training needs. Using the proper techniques with your training dog collar for successful hunting. The right training collar teaches your

Fun Games to Play With My Doggie

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There are so many fun games to play with your doggie, and all of them increase the bond you share. All dogs need physical exercise every day, but they also need mental stimulation and challenges. It doesn't matter if you buy toys for your dog or use household objects to create games, your...

Valuable Tips to Stop a Beagle Digging

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Beagles are a very intelligent and loyal breed of dog and make excellent pets for people of all ages. Because Beagles are from the hound family they have an instinctive desire to dig because they were originally bred to hunt. It can be difficult to stop a Beagle digging because it's in their na

Dog Park Fun

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Dog parks can be a great space for you and your dog to enjoy the outdoors and interact with other dogs and their owners. For pets who live in urban environments, the park may be the perfect place for a canine to roam without being confined by a fence or leash. These pet-specific parks have been gain

Top 5 Dog Breeds to Consider for Suburban Homes

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Dog is truly man's best friend. If you are considering a dog, think of it's size and it's needs. The suburban lifestyle is very versatile, allowing you to choose almost any breed. Listed below are the top 5 most popular dog breeds that suburban residents might consider.

Are You Ready For Your Dog?

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Getting a pet is a big commitment. The most common reason for getting a pet dog is for companionship, and in the dog's eyes the owner is probably going to be his one and only companion for his entire life. So before rushing to get a yourself a pet dog, ask yourself if you are able to shoulder t

Arthritis - Dogs

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Arthritis is as debilitating a condition in dogs as it is in humans, and it is a particular ailment of larger breed dogs as they age. The weight of the body on the limbs can be stressful, so it is important to be sure that a dog's diet throughout its life is such that will not add unwanted weig

The Dog GPS - How it Can Protect Your Pet

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These devices are the perfect addition to prevent magic acts performed by your pet, specifically disappearing acts. Now you can keep track of your pet even when you are not at home. If you travel a lot, or just are not home during the day, this can bring you the perfect piece of mind.

5 Fool-Proof Techniques I Use to Stop Puppy Nipping Completely!

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Nipping and biting is a natural stage in every puppy's life. It's their way to get rid of the unpleasant itching and pain associated with the teething period they go through. It also allows them to learn how strong their mouth is from the reactions of their litter mates and mother. However

How Do You House Train a Dog?

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This article provides you with the necessary tips on house training your dog. Every dog needs to be potty trained, that's a given especially if you plan on making room for your dog inside your home. With the tips given here, you should be able to do just that. Read the article to know more!

Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog Breed Health Issues, Grooming, and Living Conditions

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On the whole the Glen of Imaal Terrier is a very healthy dog with a life expectancy of 13-14 years. A few things they can suffer from though are PRA, or progressive retina atrophy, this is a disease of the eye that can lead to blindness. There have been a few cases of hip dysplasia and one recorded

Potty Training a Dog - How to Do it Easily

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Potty training a dog is one of the main obligations of every dog owner. Every house should be kept clean and hygienic at all times and this can't be achieved if there are feces and urine of dogs in any area of the house.

The Horrifying Reality of Puppy Mills

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Puppy mills are a harsh reality of today's dog breeding industry. Certainly, not all puppies that are bought and sold in pet stores originated from a puppy mill. However, it is shocking to hear the truth of these horrific mass dog breeding houses.

Puppy Toilet Training - Tips For Owners

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Puppy toilet training is one of the most important tasks a dog owner must teach his pet. Discover tips to achieve a positive result in puppy toilet training...

The Border Collie - Forever on the Run

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The Border Collie is essentially a sheepdog. Obviously, sheep could be raised only in large tracts of uninhabited land where they could graze freely and thus did the border areas between Scotland and Northern England become prime sheep raising country as their topography suited the rearing and raisi

Digging - Why Dogs Do It

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Dog digging can be normal for some breeds. A Cairn or Staffy have the inherent urge to dig. Although some breeds are less likely to dig, there are still circumstances that will motivate them to do it. When it happens, it is important that you understand why your dog exhibits such behavior.