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Published 2805 days ago
Scratching and itching are a real concern to both dogs and their owners….have you been kept awake all night with that rattling collar!
Itchy skin is one of the most common skin allergies in dogs that vets have to deal with. There are four basic types of allergy that can cause ...
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Published 2805 days ago
Dogs aged seven years and older are classified as mature.
(I have a female dog aged 17 so she must be classified as ancient!)
Because older or mature dogs are generally less active than their younger cousins, and they may suffer from age related conditions, they have different nutritonal needs.
Specially formulated foods ...
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Published 2805 days ago
Puppy Nutrition and Diet
It is not surprising that the dietary needs of a pup are quite different to those of adult dogs.
Up to the age of 12 months, puppies have twice the energy needs of an adult dog.
Because of this, it is recommended that puppies should be fed ...
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Published 2805 days ago
Dog Food Review
As you control your dogs diet, its your responsibility to ensure that the food you provide is healthy and wholesome.
In this dog food review we are going to consider the debate about home made dog food as compared to the commercial varieties.
The positive points about home made dog ...
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Published 2805 days ago
Dog training is about persistence.
These 7 simple tips will get you started.
1. Dog Training Tips - Command your dogs attention
Prior to commencing training your dog you first need its attention.
call its name and stroke it or give the dog a small treat.
2. Dog Training Tips - Use ...
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Published 2805 days ago
Just minutes daily with a dog can help your heart.
It’s been said before, and now confirmed again… Spending time petting a dog can improve heart and lung function and relieve anxiety in heart patients — and it doesn’t take long, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association. ...
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Published 2805 days ago
Every dog needs obedience training
No one likes to hear barking and yelping, and certainly no one likes to meet an aggressive dog on the street. Most dogs cannot be faulted for their behavior, but there are ways to change these things. Most dog owners have the best of intentions, but ...
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Published 2805 days ago
A barking dog can be quite a nuisance, disturbing and startling pedestrians and children. Keeping neighbors awake at night is also a big no-no. The barking can be irritating, even for the dog’s loving owner.
Barking collars are a great cure for wayward animals in need of gentle, human ...
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Published 2805 days ago
One of my favorite breeds of dog is the Pointer. They have a very placid temperament and get along with people and other dogs. The English Pointer dog was bred as a gun dog and is very efficient in the field. They are known for their alertness. They will work ...
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Published 2805 days ago
My husband has been training Labrador Retrievers since before we met. He is very good in working with the dogs. Before long I began helping him with field training as well as basic obedience training. We belonged to a retriever club and our dogs took part in the field trial ...
