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Uncommon dog breeds
- 06 - 2011
Saarloos wolfhound is wolf-dog hybrid. Named after its crossbreeder, Leendert Saarloos, this hybrid is but 90 years old and as such – one of the youngest European breeds. Back in 1921 Leendert Saarloos wished to mitigate German Shepherd Dog's distemper by crossbreeding a German Shepherd Dog male to a female wolf and succeeding but partially. Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)...
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Dog Grooming Tips: Breeds B
- 04 - 2011
Grooming removes dirt and dead hear and prevents matting. Depending on the breed, the home-grooming attempt may prove more or less challenging. The key is to start grooming your pet at an early age, so that the dog gets used to it. It also strengthens the bond between the dog and the owner. Once the dog is used to grooming, you will have lots of fun. Here are some tips on how to groom...
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Dog Grooming Tips: Breeds A
- 04 - 2011
Grooming removes dirt and dead hear and prevents matting. Depending on the breed, the home-grooming attempt may prove more or less challenging. The key is to start grooming your pet at an early age, so that the dog gets used to it. It also strengthens the bond between the dog and the owner. Once the dog is used to grooming, you will have lots of fun. Here are some tips on how to groom...
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Games to play with your dog
- 01 - 2011
Dog is a social animal, but like his cousin wolf, can turn a loner if he doesn’t get attention he needs. Such dogs can pose potential threat, particularly to children, since they may turn out to be jealous and aggressive. This situation is simply avoided. Take care of your dog and give him the attention he needs. Play with your dog regularly. There are several games recommended by trainers,...
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Pet Boarding
- 01 - 2011
If you own a pet, it is inevitable that at some stage in both your lives you will have to leave your pet with the pet boarders. It could be a vacation with the family when you cannot take your pet along, or some emergency that crops up suddenly when you have to make arrangements to leave you pet behind in one of the pet boarding kennels. There are some important factors that you have to keep...
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Dog Camp
- 01 - 2011
If you find your dog difficult to train and out of your hands, you can always enroll them to a dog training camp. Dog training camps or 'doggie boot camp' is an institution or a school that trains your dog in intense methods. And intense doesn't mean harsh and brutal, still in a positive way, but in a way that your dog will learn the commands. These camps are for dogs that are hard to train,...
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Pet Sitter
- 01 - 2011
You love pets. There's nothing that can compare with the love and companionship you get from a dog, cat, or other animal. So what if there was a way you could make some money caring for other pets. Something that wouldn't require a huge time commitment or going back to school. Well, that's all possible by becoming a pet sitter. Getting into the pet sitting business isn't expensive and in...
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Dog Daycare
- 01 - 2011
If you are going to be away all day, dog daycare may be just the thing for you. In a dog day care center, your dog will get to enjoy fun play sessions with other dogs as well as human company. This will help to socialize your dog and increase his confidence when facing new people and new dogs. It will also provide him with good mental and physical stimulation so that he will be calm and happy...
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Dog Bite Prevention
- 01 - 2011
Avoid that Dog bite and you will save yourself much pain and suffering. Dog bite injury attorneys in Orange County cities like Coto de Caza, Laguna Beach, or Yorba Linda are no strangers to dog bite cases. Local urgent care centers and emergency rooms in these Orange County cities have people come in almost daily suffering from dog bite injuries. Dogs are just known to bite people from time to...
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How To Socialize Your Dog
- 01 - 2011
Puppy socialization starts with your immediate family. Teaching these skills from an early age will ensure that your dog will be a joy to have around. Not only will your family feel secure, but he will be trusted throughout your community. A poorly socialized dog can be dangerous, especially around young children who tend to become overzealous when playing with pets. A dog must be taught...