Archive for January, 2006

Pure Breed or Mix? Are There Training Differences?

The pure bred dog is something fine to look upon. It is an animal that has been refined over the centuries to reach its pure, unadulterated state today. These dogs have been bred for temper and bloodline from early times. Yet there is a dog that goes back in history even further… The Mixed […]

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

15 Welcome Home items you will need for your new Greyhound

If you are soon to get a Greyhound dog or have just recently brought one home, chances are they they are full grown adult dogs. In fact, under most every circumstance, Greyhounds are only sold after they have finished their racing career. The only way to get one as a puppy would be […]

Friday, January 20th, 2006

2 questions that you absolutely must ask before buying an older puppy

Are you considering bringing home a puppy that is older than twelve weeks? If so then it is important to get two important assurances from the particular breeder in which you are buying the puppy from. Due to the older age of the puppy, please make sure of the following two considerations:
1. […]

Friday, January 20th, 2006

3 Easy tips to properly trimmed claws

Most dog owners have no idea just how long their dog’s nails are at any given point and the necessity for a trim. Joanne Stefanatos, D.V.M., a veterinarian whom owns her own private practice in Las Vegas, says If the claws are actually snagging in the carpet, you know they’re much too long.
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Friday, January 20th, 2006

3 ways to keep your yard tick-free

Did you know that a small tick can grow up to 50 times its normal size? We know this because a tick will attach itself to your dog and literally suck the blood from the dog’s body. Once they make contact with that first bite, they will then bury themselves deep into your […]

Saturday, January 21st, 2006

4 easy steps to getting rid of fleas and keeping it that way!

Did you know that one single tiny little flea can build a family total of over 200,000 other fleas within one month? For every flea that you find I can guarantee you that there are at least 150 more somewhere in your house, your clothes, and your pet.
If you do not want to live […]

Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

4 important tips to help get rid of your dog’s bad breath

Dog breath can be one of the most nauseating smells to most people. Everyone loves to run up and pet a dog when they see it walking with its owner but it is a huge turn off if your dog’s breath smells like week old trash!
If your dog has a problem that is causing […]

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

4 Tips to curb your dog’s household destructive behavior

As dog owners, you probably have experienced just how destructive your pets can be around the house. They knock things over and bite anything that they can get away with, even when they know they are not supposed to do it. Even a well trained dog whom have been properly taught not to […]

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

4 Tips to help prevent your dog from coughing and hacking

If your dog has a cough then do not dismiss it as if you would a human cough. For people, it is normal to cough because nature has built in the cough as a protective measure to insure that our nose and throat passages stay clear of things like dust, bacteria, hairs, etc.
If your […]

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

5 Greyhound Home Training Guidelines

1. Do not use punishment when training your Greyhound dog. Such negative training protocols are not only cruel but will also hold your dog back from being trained at high levels of esteem and obedience. Such training tactics of ‘punishment’ include choking, shaking, or hanging. Your should respect your Greyhounds like […]

Saturday, January 28th, 2006

5 guidelines that you must follow when teaching your puppy new things

Below are 5 important guidelines for you to follow when going through the motions of teaching your puppy to learn and to behave.
1. Be brief: If a child has a short attention span then you can imagine how short a puppys attention span is! Your puppy can only learn things while paying […]

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

5 Myths about neutering

Many male down owners are reluctant to get their pets neutered. They have reasons that are, ironically enough, not due to the operating and surgical procedure of neutering, but rather because of several myths that float around. Unfortunately, most people accept these myths as facts.
Myth: My dog will be upset with […]

Monday, January 30th, 2006