It is one thing to teach your children not to roughly play with their favorite picture hanging in your home, but it would probably be much more difficult to teach your pets the same. Even the most educated dog does not know the value of a painting and accidents can happen. Just look at this […]
Dog bite problems can pose a potential danger to your dog and everyone around him, so it is only right that you use the most effective way to get rid of this behavior: Shar Pei training. Although it is definitely not a miracle cure, training your dog to obey various commands is a great way […]
Just when your shoes or boots start to feel comfortable, you notice a split on the side of the sole. Or a heel begins to separate. You can take the culprit to a cobbler to have the sole repaired or the heel of the boot glued, or you can do it yourself in seconds. There […]
The decision to adopt any dog should be considered seriously, especially if you are considering a large breed dog like the German Shepherd. As the third most popular dog breed in the United States for the past 10 years according to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd dog attracts attention for its good looks, […]
Temperament: Here we see an eager and loving dog, which is intelligent and well-mannered. This dog will want to please its owner and is very sensitive to the tone of voice used. The Italian Greyhound does not respond well to harsh negative discipline. As an owner, you must be calm and have natural authority and […]
“However, noble descendant of the fierce fighting father, you are playing tonight with my son by the fire.” (Excerpt from Hound of the Heroes by William Dammarell) One is not so much “owned” by an Irish Wolfhound, as being “owned by” an Irish Wolfhound. I am currently “owned” by two, and I wouldn’t have it […]
Yorkshire Terriers are extremely playful – they love to run and chase things. They have a lot of energy that owners should learn to harness. Games, whether indoors or outdoors, are a great way to keep your pet entertained while inserting some training lessons. Remember, dogs learn basic commands best when they are trained as […]
Wobblers syndrome Wobblers syndrome, also known as cervical vertebral malformation (CVM) and cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM), is commonly seen among dogs. It is a condition of the cervical vertebrae in which the vertebrae are affected, causing the dog to develop a walk that is both wobbly and unsteady, hence the name Wobblers syndrome. In reality, this […]
People love Pugs! There is something about that rogue face that tugs at the strings of your heart. This dignified toy breed is loved by royalty and commoners alike. These loving and intelligent little clowns are extremely popular, ranking 12th out of 154 dog breeds registered by the American Kennel Club in 2005. The Pug […]
I call Missy my wonder bitch. The call came out of nowhere. At 9 am on October 10, my Missy, a rescued blonde cocker spaniel, lost the use of her hind legs. Overnight, he went from Michael Jordan’s athleticism to a paraplegic. We had 24 hours to decide if surgery was a viable option. […]