Archive for November, 2006

How To Take Care Of A Dog: 21 Key Factors You Should Know

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

by Mike A. Jones
It is crucial to learn how to take care of a dog well before taking ownership. A dog requires a serious investment of the following resources:
1. Time 2. Energy 3. Finances
By the time you finish reading this article, the first level of your education on how to take care of a […]

Dog Dominance Behavior - Dog Park Ruckus

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

by Rena Murray
The peaceful dog park erupts suddenly into a hotbed of aggression dog dominance, with your dog and others engaged in a nasty show of dog dominance behavior. What happened? Who is to blame? How might this be prevented?
The first prevention, of course, is to ensure that your dog has had ample psychological […]

10 Steps to Finding the Perfect Dog Sitter

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006

by Andi Wize
The flights are reserved, the bags packed and the kids are finally ready! But just as you’re rushing out the door, you run into Fido with those big, sad puppy eyes. Oh NO, what about Fido?
When planning vacation and holiday getaways, our pets are often a forgotten, last-minute detail.
Next time, consider using a […]

The Maltese Dog - Easier To Love Than To Care For

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

by Richard Cussons
The Maltese is a small Toy dog that stands no more than 10 inches at the shoulders. He weighs between 6 - 9 pounds and is covered in a long mantle of white, straight silky fur. Maltese are extremely sweet and loveable little dogs that have been apart of aristocracy for more than […]

Knowing Proper Dog Care

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

by Bob Janeway
Most experts say that all dogs evolved from wolves and that they only became domesticated between 11,000 and 24,000 years ago. Ever since, people have started selecting to breed more than 500 breeds of dogs.
DOG CARE 101
Other than being social animals, dogs are indeed good animal companions for various reasons. Aside from being […]

10 Tips for Being Safe Around Dogs

Sunday, November 19th, 2006

by Dawn Arkin
You are out walking with your child when you come across a person walking a dog. Your child looks up and screams “doggie” and starts towards the unfamiliar animal. You have no idea if the dog is friendly or not and you grab your child before they get too close. You have avoided […]

Leather Pet Clothing: Cool, Effective, and Trendy

Friday, November 17th, 2006

by John S. Rhodes
Dogs were never designed to wear any sort of clothing. Their fur and natural physiology give them ample protection against their habitat’s weather. People sometimes forget that dogs are hardy creatures that can brave conditions that would make any man wilt.
However, this does not mean that clothing is inappropriate or even cumbersome […]

The Royal Shih Tzu It’s Origins and Characteristics

Friday, November 17th, 2006

by Richard Cussons
The Shih Tzu (pronounced “Sheet-sue”) has a lot of spunk and is a very alert and resilient dog. Like all dogs in the Toy dog group, Shih Tzus have a lot of character and are courageous for their size. Throughout history they were raised as pampered pooches in the Imperial Chinese Court. Bred […]

Puppy Training Tips: Quieting a Barker

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

by Valerie Goettsch
One of the most annoying behaviors with some dogs and puppies is constant barking. How many times have you been ready to give up or felt like you’re going nuts because you can’t seem to get your puppy or dog to stop barking? With a little training, love, and patience, this frustrating behavior […]

Off-Topic For a Minute

Monday, November 13th, 2006

I’m going off topic for a minute here. Lately I’ve been seeing quite a few websites out there trying to promote themselves as the next big thing in website advertising. The coolest idea I’ve seen thus far is called, “The Chosen Link”. Basically it lets you buy a link and get up […]