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What Dangers Lurk at a Dog Park?...
Ah, it's summertime, a chance for dog owners to enjoy the great outdoors with their dogs. Although I have always enjoyed going to dog parks with my dogs, I've recently read some cautionary tales I thought I would share with you. Dog parks can be a breeding ground for germs, bacteria and parasites found not only in the soil but the air as well. It is importa...
Bark Busters Offers Summer Safety Tips for Dogs...
As summer leads to warmer weather and more time outside, Bark Busters advises pet owners to take special precautions for their dogs. Bark Busters - the world's largest dog training company offers some helpful tips for dog owners on how to keep their canine companions happy, cool and safe during the dog days of summer. Summer is an incredible season for outd...
How Dogs Help With Stress...
We have long known about the therapeutic value of dogs. They have been known to help the handicapped, bring companionship to the lonely, help lower blood pressure and even help socialise criminal offenders. Therapy dogs have been recruited to alert those suffering from diabetes, epilepsy and more. They provide aid to children with autism and cerebral palsy....
Dog Training Tips for Seniors...
Dogs can make ideal companions for senior citizens. Canine companions offer loyalty, provide joy, and give unconditional love. Dogs are totally accepting of their elderly owners. They don't see any wrinkles or physical limitations. Instead, they only see someone to love who loves them back. A dog's devoted and affectionate nature can make a senior owner hap...
Getting Your Puppy Comfortable With Being Handled...
There will be many times during your puppy's life when someone other than you or your family will handle your pup physically in ways that may seem strange to them. At home, during quiet times, you can help your puppy become more comfortable with being handled in these different ways and the earlier you start, the more relaxed they will be when these situatio...
Settling Your Puppy In - Helpful Hints...
Tips For The First Day Your pup will be excited and anxious in their new environment. It is your job to make them feel safe and comfortable. Be patient. Although accidents will happen, do not reprimand your puppy during the first 24-48 hours while they are getting used to their new environment. But do praise them profusely when they do something positive....
Getting A New Puppy? What You Will Need....
A new furry friend can be a bundle of joy, but a canine companion comes with the responsibility of guardianship. Be certain that you or the recipient is ready for such a commitment. Tips For The New Arrival Before you bring home your puppy have these supplies on hand: Consider how you will be bringing your puppy home. A portable soft crate/carrier will ke...
Tame Halloween Fright...
Halloween brings a fun time for most of us. Lots of great costumes with little monsters and ghastly ghouls at every turn, yet, for some of our smaller participants, a few unwelcome thrills and chills. And this is just the kids! For some of our much-loved four-legged family members, Halloween can be a nightmare-from oddly dressed squealing kids and strangers...
Communicating Leadership to Your Dog...
Many dog owners buy a dog with the intention that they will be a member of the family, only to discover that the dog becomes the de facto head of the household. A dog's instinctual behaviour is to seek calm, consistent leadership-and to take charge themself if other "pack" members, including humans, do not demonstrate this leadership. This can lead to undesi...
How Do Behavioural Issues Start?...
There are reasons why dogs bite, bark, growl, jump, pull on leads, are destructive, have separation anxiety and just generally don't do what we ask. Greyhounds have further issues with past trauma, possible drug toxicity and back and neck issues. They get anxious and worried and they also get deliriously happy....they also sleep a whole lot and can drop of...
Caring for Senior/Older Dogs...
Dogs give us so much unconditional love, companionship, loyalty and protection throughout their lives. As dogs age (in general, dogs aged seven years or more are considered senior), they do rely on us to provide a little extra patience, attention and care to accommodate their changing needs. By letting your senior dog set their own limits, they will help yo...
Does Your Dog Come When Called?...
If your dog comes every time you call them, that's great. But if you find that your dog consistently ignores your recall, then you may need to improve your technique, and put some training into place for your dog. Firstly, you need to set yourself up for success. You need to retain some control over the situation whilst you are training your dog to come to...