There are some things a dog cannot help doing. If he is going to bite someone, he needs to look at his target, and he needs to bare his teeth. If he is going to defend himself, he has to tuck his ears back and his tail down and turn [...]

The grooming for an American Bandog Mastiff is pretty since they are short-haired. Train your Mastiff while yet a puppy to stand still for brushing and grooming. This will make it much easier for you when your puppy has matured and then weighs over 100 pounds. Your puppy probably won’t [...]

Anytime temperatures turn extreme, pet owners should take extra precautions to ensure that their companions are comfortable and safe. Pets are living beings and should be treated as such. Keeping this in mind, here are some tips to keep your pet healthy and a happy during the hot months. Dogs [...]

Beginners’ Guide to Puppy Care If you have a puppy, you’ll know just how much care they require. If you don’t have one, you may not fully appreciate the challenges of looking after a puppy – just like a human baby, they require careful nurturing, lots of affection and a [...]

Puppy obedience training and older dog obedience training use a lot of common sense, some understanding of dog pack behavior, and a few simple techniques. I begin with a reminder to you all – one of the puppy training tips that I have found to help immensely. Be sure you [...]

3 Proven Tips For Preventing Dog Urinary Tract Infections Boy, did I learn a valuable lesson about dog urinary tract infections (UTI) when I took my dog to the vet. Did you know that UTIs are the most common infection in canines, especially in females, and that they are completely [...]

The Sealyham Terrier does well in an apartment as they do not require a lot of exercise. They are barkers and diggers so be fore warned when building an outdoor enclosure. They may have trouble getting along with other pets. They generally enjoy the company of other dogs and do [...]

Like most terriers, the Wheaten terriers, or simply called as Wheatens, were originally bred as hunters. Therefore, their physique naturally evolved as strong and healthy. Their hunting instincts have made them agile and alert as most terriers are. However, this breed is more stable and steady as compared to most [...]

Although there is no documentation pertaining to the Beagle’s origin, it’s believed that there were packs of hounds in England before the Roman times. These dogs were the seed for modern scent hounds. During the 18th century, fox hunting became popular and Beagles were bred by using Buckhounds and Foxhounds; [...]

The Cocker Spaniel is a generally even tempered, loving dog that is affectionate and loving. She is a good watch dog and when properly bred, a great child companion. She can do well in an apartment as long as she gets frequent long walks. A properly fenced in enclosure is [...]