22nd January 2010
Dogs develop fixations for many reasons, often as a result of a lack of exercise, or maybe he becomes obsessed with chasing a ball because he never gets a walk. One of first steps to helping a dog overcome an obsession is to increase his exercise. Obsessi...
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22nd January 2010
Dog barking is a natural behavior and his means of communication but problems can develop with nuisance barking. To manage your dog's barking, you need to know what triggers his behavior. Dogs that are left alone for long periods of time are prone to nuis...
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22nd January 2010
Symptoms to look for in a nervous dog. Trembling, constantly licking his lips, have his tail low between his legs and his ears flat to his head, looking away, yawning excessively, backing away and trying to hide from you. Chewing or other destructive beha...
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22nd January 2010
Possibly the best-known dog toys in the world are the Kong dog toys. The classic design of the Kong toy is shaped a bit like three fat rubber rings stuck together, one on top of another. The toys also come in several variations for dogs of different ages ...
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22nd January 2010
All dog owners think they know just what their dog is thinking and what mood he is in just by looking at his body language. Our dogs emotions although complicated, are similar to a toddler's emotions and thus they are devoid of any intelligent reasoning. ...
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22nd January 2010
Are you fed up with your dog ignoring you when you call him? Does he focus on everything around him but you?
It can be very frustrating when you are in a dog park or in a public place and need your dog to come back to you, and you end up running after...
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22nd January 2010
An over active dog can be extremely challenging and many owners are caught unawares by the excessive energy that their dogs display. Sadly, many owners cannot cope and their dogs end up in animal shelters. Hyperactivity is a common complaint especially to...
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22nd January 2010
Why does your dog chew? When you brought that cute ball of fluff at a few weeks of age into your home, you thought he was so cute when he was chewing on anything he could get his mouth on. He was only doing what was natural to him and being rewarded in t...
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22nd January 2010
During our daily walks with my dog we always pass a house with a chocolate Labrador on the front yard. He is there every single day, tied up with a long rope attached to a railing. He is always sitting or lying down and when we approach, he gets up to g...
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22nd January 2010
Your beloved dog is a part of your family and should have his own place in your pack. As the pack leader, you should give him due care and attention as you do any other member of your pack / family. Owning a pet is your choice and as a responsible owner, ...
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22nd January 2010
When commencing your dog training, it is best that you know all of the different options you have available to you. It is possible to find many types of dog training, in lots of different places. These types of training lessons can vary in price with each...
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22nd January 2010
Dog owners the world over dream about owning the perfect dog, who is well behaved and always dependable. With hard work and lots effort you can have the dog of your dreams, if you train your dog the correct way training with care and dedication. It is a f...
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22nd January 2010
Most dog training professional would advise you to not wait until your dog starts to show signs of bad behaviour before considering taking him to obedience training classes. Should your dog have obvious behavioural problems, taking him to a dog obedience ...
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