Does your dog engage in seemingly sweet, subtle, manipulative behavior such as nudging you for affection, forcing a ball in your lap, mouthing your hand, or pawing you when you sit on the couch? Or does he display more of an insistent, aggression dog dominance when commanding your attention? In [...]
Fleas constitute a nuisance to humans and their pets; and when not given immediate attention can cause medical problems including flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), secondary skin irritations, tapeworms and, in severe cases anemia. Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) is one of the known ectoparasites of dogs that has been in existence [...]
The Dalmatian is an energetic dog that was bred to run. She will not do well in an apartment unless the owner is a jogger or person able to allow her several long, hard walks a day. A properly fenced in backyard with a place to stay warm in winter [...]
Everybody knows Tinkerbell Hilton. The ever-famous teacup Chihuahua that is always visible in Paris Hilton’s presence. You can see how small it is when it actually fits into Paris’ handbag! Actually, there are only two kinds of breeds of Chihuahuas: shorthaired and longhaired. Terms like “teacups”, “deer heads”, “apple heads” [...]
The use of dogs in police work is by no means new. It has been traced as far back as the fourteenth century to St. Malo, France; however, it was not until 1895 that the French police made serious attempts to properly train dogs for police work. In 1896, Germany [...]
After much deliberating you know you require a puppy? You have done all your homework to establish the breed you desire and you appreciate you have the funds, conditions and drive to take care of it. Next step is to find a breeder and buy a puppy. Be cautious…obtaining a [...]
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is small: it only weighs 10 to 18 pounds and stands 11 to 13 inches. Why such a long and big name for a pooch this tiny? Well it’s said that they originated from England and were kept amongst royalty as the ideal pet – [...]
The Pug is an indoor dog as she dislikes cold or hot weather. She can do well in an apartment as long as she is walked for exercise. She is said to get along well with other pets, dogs and children. Cats can be a problem because they have prominent [...]
Your dog has to be taken out and exercised every day. It’s important to your dog’s health that they get plenty of exercise. Most dog owners have no idea that you can buy a dog treadmill to help your beloved pooch get the workout they need. Who Needs A Dog [...]
We all know about latchkey kids – kids who wear the house key on a chain around their necks safely hidden under their clothing. They use the key to let themselves in when they come home from school because there is no one home to let them in. What about [...]