Monthly Archives: June 2009
Taking a Dogs Grooming Needs Into Consideration
Taking a Dogs Grooming Needs Into Consideration Dog grooming is an art that goes from basic pet care to almost spa-like pampering. The essential grooming requirements depend on the dogs breed and its characteristics. The first thing a pet owner deals with is dog hair. Long hair dogs that shed need more frequent grooming than … Continue reading
Should You Start with a Puppy?
Should You Start with a Puppy? Oh the feel of soft puppy fur, sloppy wet licks and warm cuddling! A puppy melts the hearts and softens the wallets as adults who swear they dont need a dog end up with a puppy before they can say, What just happened here? Theres something magical about bringing … Continue reading
Cool Books On Dog Training
Cool Books On Dog Training Does your dog need a good seeing to? Does he act inappropriately? Those are just a couple of questions many people are answering in dog training books. Hundred of people are writing books on dog training as it is such a big market. Many people struggle to train their dogs … Continue reading
Setting a Schedule for Your Dogs Elimination
Setting a Schedule for Your Dogs Elimination As you housetrain your dog, you have to set up a schedule. Your dog isnt going to do that for himself. It takes your effort and monitoring for several weeks to a few months for this to occur, so that your dog learns a routine. You can help … Continue reading
Remember Your Puppy Will Grow Up Someday
Remember Your Puppy Will Grow Up Someday Chocolate brown eyes, a warm nose and eager licking are classic images of an adorable puppy. From children to burly men, a puppy can level the playing field fast. Theres something soothing about a little puppy who just wants to snuggle in your arms. What dog owner hasnt … Continue reading
Potty Training for Small Dogs
Potty Training for Small Dogs Granted, small dogs can only make small messes. But youll pay the same carpet cleaning costs to do the room with urine stains whether its made by a Chihuahua or a Doberman. Small dogs need the same potty training basics as any dog. You have to remember that their size … Continue reading
Breaking In The Dog House
Breaking In The Dog House When scolding your dog for doing the toilet on the carpet remember that we were once young and did not use the proper toilet either. Your dog needs to be house trained, and this can be done in a few easy steps, but over a long period of time. Dog … Continue reading
Housebreaking Versus Housetraining
Housebreaking Versus Housetraining Housebreaking a puppy starts with the wrong premise breaking. Its as if you want to make the puppy stop being a puppy and function like a perfect little toy. Thats neither fair nor realistic. A pet owner who wants to establish a positive relationship with the pet is focused on housetraining. This … Continue reading
Dont Make a Spur-of-the-Moment Decision to Own a Dog
Dont Make a Spur-of-the-Moment Decision to Own a Dog One of lifes great mistakes is taking your children into a pet store if you arent serious about bringing home a pet. You can be sure that in a matter of minutes, your children will connect with the cutest little puppy. You say no, then they … Continue reading
Dont Scold, But Use Positive Reinforcement Instead
Dont Scold, But Use Positive Reinforcement Instead Have you ever noticed that as soon as you start fussing, your puppy hangs his little head and tucks his tail between his legs in despair? He knows youre upset and has no idea what to do about it. If its because of his accident on the floor, … Continue reading