Dog Training: Biting Furniture
A sometimes cute but other times quite infuriating habit that some dogs have it to constantly bite the corners of furniture Sometimes this is something that helps them such as times when they are only puppies and don?t know any better
The Traveling Dog ? Preparing Your Dog For An Overnight Visit To A Friend's House
Often during traveling season, such as the holidays, we have no choice but to take our puppy or adult dog with us and stay overnight at a friend or family's house This overnight adventure can prove to be a ton of fun or quite the exact opposite, and an unnerving disaster
So are you ready for a Boxer Dog?...
An easier and more pleasant journey with your chosen Boxer starts with checking out the parent dogs for unbecoming traits like aggression, hyperactive and extreme shyness.This is easier to do when you get your Boxer from a reputable breeder or from a pet shop that get their animals only from known breeders.
Dog Training: Pooping At Home
There have been many instances where people have told me that they have a problem with their dog going to the bathroom in their homes This especially becomes bad if you have carpet and he has chosen a spot that he likes which also includes carpet
Dog Pepper Spray Becoming Popular
Ever since I can remember, my folks have been taking walks. They love to do this for simple exercise. Not to mention that they're outdoor nuts. Anyway, with nature walks come safety issues. Yeah, I know what you're thinking. Am I actually serious? Do people really need to worry about their safety while waking outdoors? Well of course they do. This is 2006. Not 1806. Get the picture. The truth is there may always be potential danger. Like it or not, it's the world we all share. Now, back to my parents. Although they weren't so concerned with humans since they lived way out in the boonies, they were concerned with certain animals. In fact, we had several wild dogs near our home. So what would you do if a large, insane dog approached you growl...
Getting Your Dog Ready for a Newborn
Preparing a dog for the arrival of a newborn into the family is done with the same care and attention that a parent gives to help children understand that a new sibling will be joining the family. Bringing a newborn into the home will be a major change for your dog and can result in the dog becoming quite stressed if he is not well prepared.
Fun Activity Ideas For You and Your Dog
Caring for a dog goes beyond the concept of mere ownership You should view your dog not only as a possession, but also as a companion, friend and beloved member of your family
What You Should Do After A Dog Bite Incident
After you have been bitten by a dog it is important to determine whether the animal is a stray or not. If it is a stray and you cannot identify it, you will have to face the possibility that you might need to get rabies treatments just to be sure that you are not at risk. After you are bitten, you need to get medical attention immediately. However, the decision as to whether you need rabies shots must be left to the sound discretion of your doctor.
New Online Store for TK Dog Toys
Pet product supplier TK Dog Toys announces the grand opening of www.TKDogToys.com, their online web superstore.
Can I Get a Disease from my Dog?
Is it possible the family dog will also be a risk to the household when it comes to the spreading disease? Is it likely that a dog will pass on germs to humans?
Dog Training Tip's To Help You Deal With Your Dog's Separation Anxiety
A major issue that many dog owners confront is the issue of dog separation anxiety Let's just quickly examine what separation anxiety means
Indoor Dogfishing — Fun Way To Exercise A Small Or Medium Size Dog
When I had a Toy Poodle, I used a small beanie baby toy tied to a twenty foot long cord to exercise him for at least ten minutes at a time, twice a day. I'd throw it across the room and he'd run after it to snatch it up, fueled by canine fantasies of ripping it apart.
Why It?s Important to Choose the Right Dog Lead
Owning a dog is a big responsibility and there are a number of things that you need to purchase to take care of them properly One thing which is extremely important is a dog lead
Still Looking For Premium Dog Food?
I received two emails today from the FDA about more pet food recalls.
Is YOUR Child Ready for a Dog?
Are you considering buying a dog for your child or children?Before you do, take a moment to evaluate your family and determine if your children are ready for a dog. Here are some questions you might use to help you decide if buying a dog is right for your family.
These days, it's hard to know what decisions are the best ones for our beloved pets. So much information, so many conflicting theories and opinions! When it comes to dog food, is wetter better? Or should you give dry a try?
In this article, I'm not going to tell you what to feed your dog. That's something that should be decided on by you, and based on the recommendation of your vet. But it helps to know the facts before making a decision, and here are some things you may not have known about what's really in that can of mutt meal or bag of kibble.
1. Dog food was invented to make use of "food waste" that's deemed unfit for humans. Back in the old days, dogs ate the same things that humans ate: meat, vegetables and grains from the family meals. Then came food processing plants, and a set of FDA standards that had to be met for human consumption. When the government realized the amount of grain and meat that was being wasted in these processing plants, they decided to package it in cans and bags and market it as "Dog Food." Advertising did a great job of telling the public, "This is the ideal diet for your dog!"
2. Dogs only live to about half of their life expectancy. Some experts claim that the real lifespan of a canine can be as much as 35 years, yet most dogs don't get past age 17. Dogs are developing the same diseases and ailments as humans: obesity, diabetes, heart trouble, arthritis, and even cancer. Why the failing health? One theory is that dogs who eat processed dog food suffer the same fate as people who subsist on junkfood. Their bodies never get the nutrition that's needed for optimal functioning, so they age prematurely and their bodies "crap out" on them.
3. Most dog food has no nutritional value. Whether you feed your dog wet food or dry food, both wet and dry formulas of "average-priced" brands are based on very low quality standards. If your dog eats meat from a can, he's consuming mostly rendered meat or meat meal, which has been treated in meat processing plants on extremely high heat. To "render" meat is to separate the moisture the solids as well as boil all of the vitamins and nutrients out of it. If he eats kibble, he's getting runoff from the country's biggest cereal mills, which may be slightly better nutritionally, but remember that your dog was born a carnivore. His body does not digest grain easily.
4. Moderately-priced dog food usually contains harmful additives and preservatives. To make up for the lack of taste that comes from overprocessing meat and grain meal, dog food companies added artificial "meat-like" color, flavor and a spray of fat to their secret recipe, not to mention harmful preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend the shelf life. It's these very additives that cause health complications in humans leading to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, not only for humans but for dogs as well.
Make an informed decision on behalf of your dog.
So what are we supposed to do, stop paying for our children's piano lessons so we can afford the added expense of Rover's weekly meat consumption?
Many dog owners choose to feed their furry friends whole foods like beef, chicken, rice and potatoes, in an effort to keep them healthier and around for many more years. Although whole food is always the smarter choice, this may not be a practical consideration for your budget. In which case, it's worth looking into one of the top brands of dog foods such as Iams, Eukaneuba or Hill's Science Diet, for their nutritionally formulated foods that contain the proper amounts of certain vitamins and minerals that are crucial in keeping a dog's body in balance and functioning at peak performance. These foods may be slightly higher priced than the standard economy pack of Ol' Roy... but paying a little extra now can keep the vet bills down later.
Just like anything else in your life, you want to make choices that reflect your own beliefs, financial situation and personal philosophy. It's ultimately up to you to decide what to feed your dog. But it always helps to know the facts first.
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