Archive for August, 2009

Earth Dog Trials or Den Trialing

Posted in Information on August 26th, 2009

Earth Dog Trials or Den Trialing

Do you have a terrier? Does your little dog love to hunt down and chase small vermin? Dumb question. We are talking terriers. There is an event that will suit your terrier to a T. It allows them to do chase down a rat, satisfying their age-old instinct. It allows them to meet other terriers – which may or may not be a good idea. It also allows you and your p…

Rottweiler owners: did you have your dogs obedience trained?

Posted in FAQ's on August 25th, 2009


Rotties I have two that are 1 years and I never bought a trainer of obedience. I really never had problems with them, I am very obedient and they let down the Laydown of stay before eating, and pet doors or leaving. Walk well in the mail too. He also only get excited about new people and other dogs but that 's about it. I'm asking because I went online and say they train obedience in rotties at least 2 years is a necessity, mine I'm doing great and I am much more Obedi my dog friends that go to class. I do not work well plaenty getting training in the country.

Clicker Training – A Popular and Effective Teaching Method

Posted in Information on August 25th, 2009

Clicker Training – A Popular and Effective Teaching Method

A large number of professional dog trainers use the clicker training method in place of verbal praise to let the dog know that there response to a command is correct. A clicker is a small hand-held device that is designed to make a small abrupt clicking sound when it is pressed. Many of those who use this particular training tool find…

Psychology Of Dog Training – Why Do We Correct Our Dogs?

Posted in Information on August 25th, 2009

Psychology Of Dog Training – Why Do We Correct Our Dogs?

There are many reasons why we want to correct dogs. We are not trying to make the dog submissive or want them to feel guilty or ashamed of their behavior. We want the dog to be appropriate and settle down. It’s not easy for dogs to be inside or to always behave appropriately, that is why we have to strip away a dog’s anger, betra…

Vacationing With Your Dog

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

Vacationing With Your Dog

Taking your dog on vacation with you and your family is preferable to leaving them in a kennel or at a friend’s home. You will discover that there are now more pet-friendly vacations available now than in the year’s prior. With a few considerations and adjustments, you and your family can have an enjoyable vacation with your dog.

One of the first consideratio…

Entering Your Dog into Obedience Events

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

Entering Your Dog into Obedience Events

One way to show off your dog’s talents is by entering it into an obedience evetnt. These events tht are held on the local, state and national levels are sponsored by breed associations, dog product companies or even marketing firms and agencies. Any dog owner can enter obedience events, because they are not just restricted for owners with purebred or …

Training Your Dog To Fetch

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009


Training Your Dog To Fetch

Some dogs inherently know how to fetch a ball, while others love to chase the ball, but take no joy in returning the ball. Your dog’s breed and natural instincts both contribute to your dog’s ability or desire to play fetch. Sporting dogs for instance are natural fetchers and can practically teach themselves this dog trick. Terriers, on the contrary, can be m…

Special Diets For Dogs – Your Veterinarian Has Something Important To Tell You

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

Special Diets For Dogs – Your Veterinarian Has Something Important To Tell You

Special diet plans for dogs are not only ordered by veterinarians for the obese animal, but also for various health reasons.

For example, if your dog has f congestive heart failure, due to heartworm or other heart problems, your veterinarian may want to put him on a low-sodium diet, along with the proper medica…

Church Hill People’s News » Dog found in Union Hi

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

An American Staffordshire (Am Staff)/American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) was found last night around 21st/Princess Anne & Leigh. Male, black, no microchip (vet checked) and no collar, but appears to be in good health/well fed, friendly, good natured, and naturally rambunctious. He is being temporally fostered, but if the owner is not located soon…

The Bernese Mountain Dog: Loyal to The End – WorldVeterinary

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

source: worldveterinarypages.com/article.cfm/id/316160 Veterinary Resources from full service facility offering animal and pet care, including internal medicine, surgery, dentistry and emergency services to photos gallery, announcements, and policies. The Bernese Mountain Dog, or the ?Berner?, as they are affectionately nicknamed…

PlayModo News Blog: Dog trying to pull a cat

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

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The American Foxhound: The Keen Sense of Smell

Posted in Information on August 24th, 2009

source: kasio.info/the-american-foxhound-the-keen-sense-of-smell The American Foxhound came to America In 1650, when Robert Brooke from Britain sailed to America with his pack of hunting dogs. His pack of hunting dogs were…

The Eyes have it

Posted in Information on August 23rd, 2009

The Eyes have it

Eyes are an important part of any body’s world. Without them, we are lacking one of our significant senses. While it is true dogs have strong noses and keen ears, they also depend on their eyes. They may not have the acuity of us humans, but they can and do have other advantages.

A dog’s eyes have large pupils and can execute a wide field of vision. While we are stuck …

What is the best dog breed for schutzhund and obedience?

Posted in FAQ's on August 22nd, 2009


I thought a GSD or Malinois What you think of them, also if you want me to be more pleasant caste, only list them info What about how to go about importing a GSD, I am there breeders who breed German lines to the right here? Around here, lol means in Michigan / US, I forgot to type my location to the top Light from the stars …. I plan on getting my dog's temperament determined (YOU MUST), and I plan to get trained by a professional trainer …. You have to start somehwere the And plan on joining a club SCHUTZHUND, etc.. local etc. I have had dogs (American pit bull terrier, a doberman, Great Dane, a lab and boxer) before, I've trained dogs before, all memory of my dogs was 100%, all the basic tricks, advanced tricks I am not a novice when it comes to dogs, I wanted to try a sport of dog -AussieMo their mistake, you do not train your own dog, you work with a trainer, people who try to train their own dogs just usually ends up with a dead dog and a damaged

Crate training puppy in home with adult dogs?

Posted in FAQ's on August 21st, 2009


Hi there, have two adult dogs and add a puppy to the family. The dogs were both older crate trained, but due to lack of space that was once about a year a half we had to enable them freely vagamos of the house (no problem) We want to crate train the dog, but only three drawers do not work for us. How difficult is it to crate train the dog with the other two operating freely?

Choosing a New Puppy

Posted in Information on August 21st, 2009

Choosing a New Puppy

Dogs are terrific, loyal and loving companions that bring a lot of happiness, joy and entertainment into our lives. Selecting a new puppy as a family member is a very big decision, often confusing and not one you approach casually. There are so many different breeds of dogs from tiny Chihuahua’s to huge Great Danes. When choosing a new puppy, it is extremely importan…

Prevent Your Dogs From Fence Fighting ~ OzTech

Posted in Information on August 21st, 2009

I have 2 dogs that love nothing more than to get into a fence fighting match with our neighbor’s dogs. Every time I let them out into the yard, not a minute goes by before they are tying to dig under the fence and get after the other dogs. Every time the fights started, I would run outside and bring them back in. I thought they would…

Questions to Ask Potential Pet Sitters

Posted in Information on August 21st, 2009

source: dog-gonnit.com/questions-potential-pet-sitters/ Finding a reliable and trusted pet sitting service will not be hard since there are so many people that care and love animals. It may be a dog lover or a student looking for a part-time job to supplement their income doing something they love and enjoy. Some people cannot have…

Study Show Dogs Understand Human Deception

Posted in Information on August 21st, 2009

A new study shows dogs understand human deception. Those of us who have and love our dogs know that’s true, but now a scientific study supports our anecdotal evidence. Read about it below.

Possible Problems With Adopted Dogs – Pet Food for Less

Posted in Information on August 21st, 2009

source: petfoodsforless.com/article.cfm/id/93716 all your pet food and pet supply needs. Most shelter dogs arrive with one or two behavior issues, and those that don’t will occasionally develop a few out of sheer ingenuity. And the anxiety of changing to a new life and a whole new family is extremely likely to bring out new unwanted…