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About Competitive Dog Obedience Training

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:01:39 +0000

Some dog owners like to try their hand in obedience trials, just to see how well they and their dog can work together. Training for obedience competition needs a dog to be reliable in obeying commands, and very accurate in their performance. While it might be okay for your dog to wander away from your leg when you are strolling along the sidewalk, this will [...]

Is The Alpha Dog Myth or Fact?

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:16:03 +0000

For many years, dominance theory and the alpha dog concept has been used to explain dog behavior.

This theory basically says that dogs have a very linear pack structure, with the alpha dog, or pack leader, at the top of the hierarchy and all other pack members below them, like rungs on a ladder. Each dog's behavior, particularly any aggressive behavior, can be explained by [...]

Evolution of Dogs

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:13:20 +0000

Our domestic dogs, those furry creatures who play with us, walk with us and curl up next to us on the couch, evolved from the wolf, Canis lupus, many thousands of years ago. Although the earliest dog fossils date from 12,000 to 17,000 years ago, DNA studies suggest that Canis familiaris branched off from the wolf well over 75,000 years ago.

These DNA studies also [...]

About Dog Intelligence

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:44 +0000

Intelligence in dogs can be defined as the ability of a dog to learn new behaviors, and to work out how to solve problems. Most dog fanciers agree that there are three types of intelligence in dogs – instinctive intelligence (the ability to do what they were bred for), adaptive intelligence (the ability to use their past experiences to solve problems) and obedience intelligence (the [...]

How to Buy Dog Beds

Admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:52:37 +0000

Dogs love comfort and luxury, just as we human beings do. It is important for you to select a good and comfortable bed for your dog so that he gets good sleep. Lack of sleep and uncomfortable bed can make your dog irritable and prone to unhealthy anger and disorders.

Markets are flooded with a various styles of dog beds. You can get them made [...]

Innovative New Dog Breeds

Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:54:22 +0000

Creating a new registered dog breed isn't easy. It takes years of dedication and hard work from people devoted to the breed. In many cases, the development of a new breed involves crossing two purebred dogs, in the hope that the offspring would have the most useful features of each.

The LabradoodleIt resulted from crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Standard Poodle. The expectation was [...]

Dog Groups And Types Of Dogs

Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:33:41 +0000

Most dogs are usually defined by the job they will do, for instance companion pet dogs are the types which are bred to keep people company, conversly guard dogs have been designed to safeguard their owners along with their property. The American Kennel Club has developed these types of descriptions even more, and grouped dogs with similar functions as well as temperaments collectively. Consequently each [...]

Extra Large Orthopedic Memory Foam Pad Pet Bed for Large Dogs Review

Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:08:36 +0000

The memory foam was first developed in the 1970’s for use by NASA astronauts. However, memory foam mattresses weren’t made available to the public until the early 1990’s. Many customers have long since enjoyed the benefits of a memory foam bed. Now you can get this comfortable memory foam bed for your dog and best friend.

Extra Large 40"X35"X4" Orthopedic 100% Memory Foam [...]

Developmental Stages of Dogs – Puppy To Adult Dog Development

Admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:01:53 +0000

Dogs, like children, go through several important developmental stages, and how they are treated during them has a major influence on their behavior as adults. A mature dog's personality is influenced by how he interacts with his mom and litter mates, and his socialization during those critical first 12 weeks of his life. Some of this interaction will be handled by his breeder, and the [...]

Using Dog Food For Dog Training and How To Create A Well Behaved Dog

Admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:08:25 +0000

Training your dog might seem like a difficult, intimidating task to take on. Many pet owners choose to send their dog to a professional trainer. This is a good option, but the following article has many tips that will help you train your dog on your own and in your home.

Using Dog Food For Dog Training

Positive reinforcement should be used liberally when training [...]