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PARASITE CONTROL IN THE DOG, NORTH AMERICA

Most worms (nematodes) settle and grow in the small intestine, though some species are found in the cecum, heart, lung, and other tissues in various stages of development. The intestinal nematodes produce eggs, which are carried with the digestive products to exit in the feces. But since the egg-laying does not always coincide with the dog's bowel movements, stool samples may not show the presence of worms. A 5 day sampling will probably reveal some eggs if hookworms or roundworms are present... (Read more...)

Dealing With House Training Issues

The best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid soiling its bed to train the dog where and where not to eliminate. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner... (Read more...)

Raising Your Dog - Important Steps to Take From 6 Weeks to 2 Months of Age

At the beginning, the puppy is being nourished half by nursing and half by feeding. At 2 months the process is completed, and he can leave his mother. Between 6 and 8 weeks is a good time for... (Read more...)

Toys for Your Dog - Could Some Toys be Potentially Deadly?

Until he has been weaned, a puppy plays with his litter mates and playthings aren't necessary. They are even uninteresting and possibly dangerous. From the age of 6 to 8 weeks, he starts to take an interest in... (Read more...)

Playtime With Your Dog - Could Be Just as Beneficial to You as it is to Your Pet

Play is one of the best forms of exercise for a puppy. Fifteen minutes of vigorous play can be equivalent to an hour's walk. Many owners do not realize that games are also good... (Read more...)

Choosing a Dog - Things Everyone Should Look For

When the moment arrives for selecting a dog of your own, you should have a good idea of what you are looking for. If you are primarily concerned with finding an average dog, we highly recommend... (Read more...)

Stop Dogs Eating Dog Poop (Coprophagia)

Although dogs eating their poop is probably a natural behavior it's still a disgusting habit to have! I mean, why would your dog eat his poop when you are feeding him perfectly good food? (Read more...)

Dog Behavior Training - Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up On People

Dogs jumping up on people is at best an embarrassing and annoying habit, at worst a danger for all involved.What starts out as a cute habit in young puppies can escalate into a big problem that can be difficult to correct. (Read more...)

Training A Puppy To Walk On A Leash

The good thing about training a puppy to walk on a leash is that you can prevent any problems before they eventuate. It's much easier to start leash training early on with a puppy, than to re-train an older dog with established leash behavioral problems. (Read more...)

Making Sure You Are Ready To Bring Your New Puppy Home

It's really exciting for you and your family when you bring a new puppy home isn't it! However, in the excitement don't forget to address the basic needs of your puppy. The way to make sure this does not happen is to have your puppy's supplies already bought and on hand before the big day. (Read more...)

How to Establish Your Role As The Pack Leader With Your Dog

Most dogs have what has been termed a team spirit, or "pack" instinct. Dogs live every waking moment of their entire lives by this structure. A dogs mantra is survival, and according to your dog you and your family are all members of his pack. In-order for your dog to feel safe, and secure, he needs to know who is in charge, and it is your job to teach him what you expect. (Read more...)

The Five Things That You Need to Know Before You Begin Training Your Puppy

Believe it or not there is a lot of work that goes into being a good dog trainer, and the majority of it is a mental thing. Just like you and me, puppies have spirits too, that need to be understood, and encouraged in a way that makes sense to your puppy. (Read more...)

How to Deal With a Puppy That's a Tinkler

Is your puppy a tinkler? If he is you are probably wondering if he will ever grow out of it. Well, the answer is yes and no. Yes he will get over it if you deal with the problem correctly, and no if you don't. (Read more...)

Tips to Help You Deal With Your Puppies Separation Anxiety

One thing that puppies really hate is separation. If it was up to them they would be by your side at all times. But as much as we wish that they could be, alas they can't go with us everywhere. Puppies that are suffering from separation anxiety have a tendency to chew destructively, soil the house, bark excessively, or act out in other ways that are destructive. (Read more...)

Important Tips to Help You Successfully Housebreak Your Puppy

The Importance of through housebreaking cannot not be overemphasized, because anything less will deteriorate the relationship between the puppy and its owner. Although some dog breeds are more difficult to house break than others, however all healthy puppies should be able to master this basic skill with proper training. (Read more...)

The Do's and Don't of Puppy Potty Training

Like most new pet owners, I'm sure that you are dreading potty training your puppy. Potty training is the first step that needs to be mastered, when you undertake the grueling task of training your puppy. (Read more...)

Got Fleas? 7 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Them

Fleas are pesky critters that can transmit a variety of diseases and illnesses and make life miserable for your pet as well. Getting rid of these pests is essential for a healthy, happy home for all of its two-legged and four-legged inhabitants. Here are seven easy ways to prevent and control the flea population around your house. (Read more...)

5 Tips To Easy Puppy Potty Training

The sooner you potty train your puppy the better. You want to establish good habits from the start. And, a dog who has never gone potty in the house will never consider the house a place *to* go potty. I�ve always found the puppies we purchased from actual working farms (NOT puppy farms) were the easiest to house-train. (Read more...)

Puppy care tips

Puppies try to jump at anything and everything during their first year of life. It is worth knowing that this behavior will remain the same when the puppy grows into am adult dog. (Read more...)

Raising Puppies: Be Positive

Bringing home the puppy home is one of the most enjoyable things that you can enjoy with the young puppy. After that, you are now thrusts into the role of a mother hen or an alpha male type of owner to raise the dog properly. (Read more...)

We all love a well behaved dog

We all love puppies, but once we get them home there is a lot of work to be done. Consistency is the key to a happy and healthy puppy. (Read more...)

The Dos and Donts When Bringing Home a New Puppy

When bringing home a new puppy what steps should be taken? This article can help explain. (Read more...)

Teach the Retrieve with Clicker

Here is my method of teaching fetch to a puppy using a clicker. (Read more...)

CRATES AND HOUSEBREAKING

Why use a crate?? I certainly wouldn't want to spend hours locked up in area barely big enough to stand up and turn around in. BUT --- I am not a dog, and neither are you. A dog is a den animal. If you look at where your dog chooses to spend his sleeping time, you will most likely find that it is behind a chair, under a table, or in a secluded corner. He wants and needs a bed of his own, a den, someplace where he can be alone. (Read more...)

DOGS THAT BITE

Dogs that bite might be broadly categorized into two groups: dogs that think they can; and dogs that think they must. Dogs in the first group think they can at the dog's discretion. Dogs in the second group have, in the dog's perception, been put into the position that it feels it has no other choice. There is a big difference in the approach to dealing with each group, and a lot of variation within the approaches to the individual dogs. (Read more...)

Management

Management is another word for controlling the environment. It involves making changes in your dog�s immediate living conditions and situations. Management will help you to PREVENT some problems from happening, especially with a puppy or young dog. (Read more...)

RETRACTABLE LEASH SAFETY

Retractable leashes can come in very handy for exercising your dog in safe places. They let your dog run around a bit at a distance while still being attached to you, without the leash getting tangled. But you need to be aware that they do have a dangerous aspect. (Read more...)

THINK DOG

Your dog sees the world differently than we do. If we learn to "think dog", we can avoid some kinds of trouble (especially with dogs and small children) and communicate with our dogs more easily. (Read more...)

Dealing with a chewing, mouthing, biting, nipping puppy.

Biting and mouthing behavior in puppies can be a very frustrating time during puppy development. It is important to keep in mind this is a phase and will not last indefinitely. Our goal during this difficult time is to understand why the behavior exists and how to deal with it in an effective and positive way. (Read more...)

PUPPY MENTALITY - A Trait for Life?

Mentally, puppies are like a sponge in that they soak up everything, and if they've been properly raised will approach almost anything without a preconceived attitude. As they mature, some of this predisposition to "I wonder what that is, it might be interesting" attitude wears off, and the "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" concept leads most owners to treat the dog in just that manner. (Read more...)

CONTROLLED WALKING

One of the most important things for your dog to learn is to walk on a leash without pulling. This makes walking the dog much more enjoyable for both you and the dog. If the dog is pulling walking is unpleasant and he gets walked far less often -- this makes him pull all the more because he needs the exercise even more. A vicious cycle. (Read more...)

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Dogs are pack animals with a highly developed sense of social structure. One reason they make such wonderful companions is be-cause they instinctively accept their human family as their pack. However, dogs are also born with the instinct to try to become the pack leader, and if you and your family do not assume a leadership position over the dog, he is likely to try to take over and rule you, his pack, by himself. (Read more...)

House Training Puppies.

House training your puppy begins long before you bring him/her home. Not soiling his quarters is both an instinctual quality as well as a learned behavior. (Read more...)

Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Test

This is the Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Test. You can download a printable copy as well. (Read more...)

Crate Training

When you bring your puppy home for the first time, pick out a location for the puppy's bed that is safe and comfortable. One of the best house breaking and containment methods is to put your puppy in a crate. Some people think a crate is mean or cruel (Read more...)

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