What Is The Best Dog Breed For Me

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choosing the right dog

All countries do not recognize the same breeds of dogs. What may be a separate breed in one country is not recognized by other international kennel clubs and breed registration organizations. The largest registry that is accepted worldwide is called the World Canine Organization. At the time of doing research for this article the WCO … Read more

Meet the Chihuahua

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Two chihuahuas sitting side by side on a cream linen blanket in soft window light: a glossy short-haired fawn smooth coat and a long coat in cream and tan with feathered ears and a pl

If you are looking for chihuahua breed information before bringing one home, the useful questions are practical ones.

The Beagle

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Although beagle-type dogs have existed for over 2,000 years, the modern beagle dog breed was developed in Britain around the 1830s from several breeds. It is believed that the Beagle breed was developed from other scent hounds including the Talbot Hound, North Country Beagle and other English hounds. Beagles were bred as scent hounds, and … Read more

Doberman – “The Velcro Dog”

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I have to start by saying the Doberman is my favourite breed of dog. I have owned Dobermans for over forty years and to me they are a great dog to own. The only thing better than owning a Doberman is owning 2 Dobermans. Can you tell that I may be a wee bit prejudice? … Read more

To Breed Or Not To Breed

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Some pet owners when they get a dog for some reason feel that spaying or neutering is a waste of money.  They may feel, especially if they have a female that their dog should have one litter and then have her spayed.  Those that have male dogs believe that their dog loses their “manliness” if … Read more

Learning How To Train Your Dog To Do Tricks Can Be a Lot of Fun

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Training a dog can be quite rewarding.  The more you put into it the more you get out of it.  Most dog owners will take the time to train their dogs the basic commands like sit, stay, come, heel and down.  Often they will leave it at that but some dog owners like to show … Read more

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

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I read an interesting article online the other day about what a non-profit organization in Japan is doing about the problem of abandoned dogs. This organization, although they cannot rescue all the dogs, have opened a facility in Yokohama, Japan that will implement a training program for these abandoned dogs to be trained as service dogs … Read more

How To Deal With Separation Anxiety In Dogs

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In order to know how to deal with separation anxiety in dogs we first need to know what it is and what causes it. It is surprising how many dogs actual suffer from separation anxiety.  Research shows that between 10 – 14% of puppies and dogs suffer from separation anxiety. What Is It? Simply put … Read more

Establish Yourself As Pack Leader

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Dog training has changed a lot over the last few years and one term we have been hearing more and more often  is “Pack Leader”.  Is it important to establish yourself as pack leader?  Will it help to train your dog better?  Will your dog listen to you more if you are the pack leader?

establish yourself as pack leader
establish yourself as pack leader

Many dog owners are now desperate to find out how they can become the pack leader.  They are tired of being taken for a walk, being yapped at when the dog wants something etc.  Dog owners want to be in charge in all situations and they want to know how their dog will respond to unfamiliar things when they are out and about.

As a responsible dog owner you need to understand how a dog pack works.  When you grasp that you will also understand why it is so important that you be in charge and not your dog.  If you let your dog be the pack leader he or she will eventually make a mistake and there may be dire consequences to that mistake.

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