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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 [...]

Network Just For Dogs

GuestPoster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:29:09 +0000

Do you spend hours looking at pictures of your friend’s dogs or even pictures of your own dog? If you do, you should look into a dog social network. A dog social network for dog lovers of every breed can create a profile for their dogs, post pictures, meet new friends and discuss various dog activities. Dog lovers can now rejoice to have their own [...]

About Flyball Training For Dogs

GuestPoster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:38:08 +0000

The most important key to being successful at flyball with your dog is to lay a good foundation to build upon. Don’t rush building a good foundation just to get at the game faster; everything you do in your training should come back to the foundation. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see fast results of your training right away. It takes months of hard [...]

Banned Dogs In The UK

GuestPoster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:23:12 +0000

Owning a dog is an enormous responsibility. The responsibility is not only caring for your dog, but also training him to act appropriately in public, and following your country’s rules. If you’re already part of the UK dog community, or you are thinking of joining it, be sure you know what the rules are.

Any dog can be dangerous if not trained correctly, but the [...]

My 3 Remedies for Bad Dog Breath

GuestPoster — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:16:07 +0000

Bad dog breath, also known as dog halitosis, is a condition that affects most dogs and can be a sign of underlying health problems. This is why before you try to remedy the situation though, you have to understand the cause for the bad dog breath. Dogs can get smelly breath for one or more of a variety of reasons, including:

A buildup of plaque [...]

Things To Consider When Adopting Bullmastiff Puppies

GuestPoster — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:30:08 +0000

It seems that most people who are interested in adopting a pet are usually looking for a puppy. However, there are those potential pet owners who are interested in adopting an adult dog. While looking for Bullmastiff puppies for adoption, my husband and I thought about adopting an adult Bullmastiff instead because we really do not have the time for a puppy we are considering [...]

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 [...]