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Behavior Training: How to Keep a Dog From Being Possessive Over Bones
Learn why your dog guards its bone, how serious this is,and strategies used to reduce resource guarding. Consult with a dog behavior specialist for proper assessment and behavior modification program.
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What Should I Do If My Dog Ate Chicken Bones?
My dog ate chicken bones! Learn the best course of action and tips from vets on how to prevent dangerous scraping as the bones pass through.
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Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing?
Why do dogs bark for no good reason? Truth is, very likely there is a reason but humans cannot detect it. Learn which stimuli may trigger unexplained barking in your dog.
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How to Bathe a Big Dog Afraid of Water
Is your dog scared of water? Wondering how to give your big dog a bath? Make it fun by using this step-by-step guide and tips!
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How to Stop a Dog From Nipping at Ankles and Pant Legs
Why is my dog attacking people's legs? Why is my small dog nipping ankles? Learn ways to reduce this behavior.
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Dog Behavior: The Issue of Puppies Being Removed Too Early From Their Littermates and Mom
At what age should you adopt your puppy and when is it too early to separate puppies from mom and littermates? Learn why it is risky to adopt or purchase an underage puppy.
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What to Do When Your Dog Dies at Home
What to do if your dog dies at home? As much as the death of a dog at home may be devastating, you must think quickly. Learn the options and what to do in the meantime.
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The Best Crates for Escape Artist Dogs
Does your dog break and escape from its crate? Every time he does so he may endanger himself to a variety of perils. Learn what causes dogs to escape from their crates and how to solve the problem.
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Rabies Vaccination Side Effects in Dogs
If your get your dog or cat gets vaccinated for rabies, you may want to be aware of possible rabies vaccination side effects in dogs.
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Dog Behavior: Why Is My Dog Scared of the Sky
What causes a dog to act fearful of the sky? We can only make some assumptions. How do I stop a dog from acting fearful of the sky?
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Can Dog Behavior Problems Be Cured Once and For All?
Can aggressive dogs be truthfully fixed once and for all? Learn why you should stay away from trainers making promising statements and guarantees.
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How has Dog Behavior Evolved from Wolves?
Learn how dogs evolved from wolves. Theories of how dogs were domesticated and what behaviors wolves and dogs have in common.
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What Should I Do If My Dog Ate Rat Poison?
What should you do if your dog ate d-Con mouse poison or Tomcat rat bait? Take her to the vet immediately! Learn how rat poison affects your dog and what the vet will do to help your dog survive.
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Dog Health: What to Feed a High Energy Hunting Dog
Learn how to feed your hunting dog so he can perform the best. Learn how to properly condition your hunting dog and prevent hunting dog hypoglycemia.
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Causes of Shivering and Lethargy in Dogs and What to Do
Why is my dog shivering? The cause of shaking and trembling could range from excitement and feeling cold to more serious illnesses, such as fever, hypoglycemia, or kidney failure.
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Dog Health: Common Complications in Dogs After Giving Birth
Learn about what is normal or abnormal in your dog after giving birth. Symptoms of problems in your dog after giving birth.
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Are Human or Online Non-Prescription Antibiotics Safe for Dogs?
More and more pet owners are trying to treat their dogs at home using leftover antibiotics or online antibiotics from questionable sources. Learn if this practice is safe and the risks involved.
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Dog Health: Understanding Pancreatitis in Dogs
What is canine pancreatitis? Why does the dog's pancreas get inflamed? What are treatments for pancreatitis in dogs? Learn more about this debilitating condition.
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How to Tell if a Dog is Marking or Urinating
Is my dog marking or urinating? Why is my dog urinating in my home? Learn to recognize potential differences between physiological urination and marking with a purpose.
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Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs
Learn about Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs. Symptoms, causes, treatment and prognosis for this condition explained in layman terms.
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Dog Health: Signs and Symptoms of Dog Hip Dysplasia
Learn the signs and symptoms of his dysplasia in dogs. Learn some effective strategies and products to make your dog's hip pain more bearable.
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Considerations for Rehoming Aggressive Dogs
Learn why rehoming an aggressive dog can be downright wrong. So, what to do with an aggressive dog? There are some options, but there is little left to do when a dog has a bite history.
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How to Stop a Dog From Acting Protective of the Car
Is your dog barking at every single stranger walking by your dog when inside the car? Learn effective strategies to reduce this annoying behavior.
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Dog Behavior: How to Stop a Dog From Being Protective on Walks
Learn why your dog goes into ''protective mode'' when he encounters strangers on walks. Understand how to reduce this behavior and make life easier.
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Why Is My Dog Eager to Be Pet One Minute and Growling the Next?
Is your dog accepting of your friend's petting and then upset the next? Learn possible explanations for your dog's unpredictable behaviors.
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Helping Dogs Who Are Barking at Male Guests
Learn how to help your fearful dog cope with men coming into your home. Understand effective techniques to change your dog's emotional state and perception of men.
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Dog Training: Understanding Poisoned Cues
Learn about dog poisoned cues and how to deal with them before they start becoming a problem. Tips and strategies to get your obedient dog back on track.
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Studies Reveal Tail Docking in Puppies Is Painful
The myth that day old puppies don't feel pain during the dog tail docking procedure is debunked. The pain is there and can be even quite intense, studies reveal.
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How to Train Your Scent Hound Dog to Come When Called
Learn effective strategies to polish your recall command with your scent hound. Also, understand why training these types of dogs can get so challenging at times!
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Rocky Mountain Fever in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a debilitating disease caused by a species of bacteria known as Rickettsia rickettsii. The American dog tick (Dermatocentor variabilis) and the Rocky mountain...
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Why Is My Dog Carrying a Toy in His Mouth and Whining?
Learn what may be causing this curious behavior and how to put a stop to it if needed. Carrying toys while whining may be caused by a variety of factors.
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Understanding the Nature Versus Nurture Concept in Dogs
Learn about the dog nature and nurture debate, and discover if your dog's behavior is a result of genetics or learned behaviors. Understand why these concepts are ultimately intertwined.
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Why Would a House-Trained Dog Start Pooping in Your Home?
I offer some explanations as to why a housebroken dog would suddenly start to go in your house. Knowing these causes will help you remedy the situation.
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How to Train Your Dog Leave It and Drop It
Learn why these two cues are life savers and why it is imperative that all dogs should know what they mean. Learn how to train both cues for a better and safer companion.
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How to Train a Dog to Go Potty on Command
Learn how to teach your dog to go potty on command so your dog can go potty when needed. No more waiting in the cold, under the rain and trying to speed up the process!
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How to Stop a Dog From Excitedly Lunging Towards Other Dogs
Learning effective strategies to stop that annoying lunging towards other dogs. Tools, training techniques from a certified dog trainer.
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Why Mother Dogs May Kill Their Puppies
Learn the possible causes for mother dogs killing their puppies and how to prevent this from happening again.
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Evaluating Cesar Millan's Dog Rehabilitation Methods
Dog Whisperer dog rehabilitation methods evaluation. Pros and cons of Cesar Millan's training methods.
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Risks of Removing Puppies Too Early From Mother and Litter Mates
Learn why puppies should be kept with their mother and litter mates until they are seven-weeks-old. Learn what to do if your puppy was removed too early.
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The Best Self-Refilling Water Bowls for Dogs
Learn what make self-refilling water bowls so special. Also learn the main advantages and disadvantages of using such dog water bowls.
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Secret Strategies for Potty Training Your Puppy
Learn effective strategies for potty training your puppy. How to teach your puppy faster and more effectively.
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How to Train a Pit bull Puppy
Learn basic commands to train your pitbull puppy and other important tips to raise the perfect pitbull and train it to be a great ambassador of the breed.
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The Best Pet Automatic Feeders for Pet Owners
A review of the pros and cons of automatic feeders for pets and a recommendation of some of the best brands to buy.
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Why do Dogs Eat Dirt and How to Stop it
Stop your dog from eating dirt alexadry all rights reserved There may be several reasons why dogs eat dirt and observing the dog's behavior often can provide some helpful clues. For instance, when a dog starts digging a...
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How to Train Your Dog Straight Sits and Discourage Sloppy Sits
Learn effective strategies on how to train your dog a nicely tucked in, straight sit, and extinguish sloppy sits.
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Dog Ate Rawhide: Dangers of Eating Rawhide Bones and Signs of Trouble
Learn about the dangers derived from dogs eating rawhide bones. Symptoms of a rawhide bone causing problems and how to prevent problems in the future.
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How to Deworm your Dog With Safeguard
If your dog has worms, you may consider deworming with Safeguard. Read on for a guide on using Safeguard for your dog.
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How to Wean a Dog off Dog Training Pads and Get Them to Go Potty Outside
If your dog was trained to potty indoors on training pads, it might be challenging getting him outdoors to eliminate on grass. Here are a few tips to help your puppy succeed.
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Causes of Increased Drinking in Dogs
Learn what medical or non-medical causes may be causing your dog to drink a lot.
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The Chihuahua Heat Cycle: Breeding Considerations and Risks
Learn about signs suggesting your Chihuahua is in heat and important considerations about breeding Chihuahuas.
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Signs Your Dog Is in Heat and Basic Pregnancy Prevention
Learn how to distinguish your female dog's heat cycle as well as tips and tricks from experienced breeders on preventing canine pregnancy.
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Why Is My Senior Dog Suddenly Scared of Going Outside?
Here are some reasons why your senior dog may be scared of going outdoors and what you can do to help him or her.
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How to Stop a Dog From Barking in the Morning
Barking can be troublesome if the dog wakes you up every morning to be fed! Barking in the morning for the purpose of waking up the owners and eliciting them to start their day early is a form of nuisance barking. What...
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Dogs Protective of Toys and Food: How to Cure Resource Guarding in Dogs
Resorce guarders are protective of their belongings - Alexadry, All Rights Reserved The world at times seems to be split in two distinct categories of dogs: one one side there are dogs who can care less if you take...
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Understanding The Stages of Dog Labor
Learn symptoms of the stages of labor in your pregnant dog and potential signs of problems. A comprehensive guide on the several stages of dog labor.
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Signs of Dementia in Old Dogs
As dogs age, they may develop signs of dementia. Learn what signs may suggest dementia and how to manage this condition.
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Homemade Recipes for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
Sensitive stomach diet for dogs - Alexadry all rights reserved If your canine companion is suffering from a sensitive stomach and indigestion, things can easily get frustrating. While your dog does not have a history of...
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Why Are Some Dogs Protective When Owners Get Intimate?
Dogs may at time interfere when it comes to hugging or kissing our significant others. Are they jealous? Curious? Protective? Learn what may be going on in your dog's mind.
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How to Use the Premack Principle in Dog Training
Learn how to train your dog by using the Premack principle. Reward calm behaviors with life rewards and train your dog to be a more manageable companion using a non-confrontational training method.
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Why Does My Dog Only Listen to Men?
Does it seem like your dog ignores you and only pays attention to the man of the house? Find out what could be happening and how to fix it.
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Canine Roundworms: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
How do dogs get roundworms and how can they be treated? Learn more about roundworms in dogs, how they look like and what you can to treat roundworms in dogs.
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Dog Tapeworms: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
How dogs get tapeworms and how to get rid of them. Learn more about canine tapeworms and how to recognize their presence in your best friend.
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Causes of Dog Sudden House Soiling Problems
If you have owned a perfectly housebroken dog and suddenly it starts house soiling out of the blue, you must investigate on what may be going on. Ideally, the first step would be a veterinarian visit just to rule out...
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Understanding Dog Humping Behaviors
justin, attribution license The following cliche' is quite a popular one, perhaps one dog owners would probably want to forget all about and cancel it from other people's mind once and for all. You have some guests over...
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How to Help a Dog Terrified of Insects
anam Bugs are not only a nuisance to people, they can really be hated by virtually any animal on this planet. Many dogs dislike bugs, even if they have not had a negative experience such as being stung by them. This...
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Causes of Lumps and Masses in the Mouth in Dogs
What causes unusual growths in the dogs dog's mouth? There are several causes for growths, lumps and masses in the dog's mouth and all of them should be investigated by your vet.
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Why Is My Old Dog Suffering From Sudden Separation Anxiety?
Old dogs may suffer from separation anxiety, but the cause may be totally different from anxiety experienced by younger dogs. A medical check up is necessary to rule out these causes.
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How to Help a Dog Fearful of Loud Noises
Do you own a dog that startles at the minimum noise? Here are some tips on how to help a dog fearful of loud noises.
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Why Is My Dog Suddenly Scared of the Slippery Floor?
One of the most important approaches when dealing with sudden fearful or aggressive behaviors in dogs is ruling out medical conditions.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Chasing or Attacking Other Animals
This 7-step training guide will keep your dog from chasing or attacking small animals like squirrels, birds, chickens, and cats.
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All About the Pointer Dog Breed
If you are intrigued by the Pointer dog breed, you'll be interested in learning some additional facts. This versatile breed still remains a favorite among hunters and outdoorsy people.
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All About the Brittany Spaniel Dog Breed
The Brittany Spaniel, often just nick-named ''Brittany,'' was developed in the eighteenth century in France. The name was coined after the large peninsular area located in the Northwest of France known as Brittany.
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Euthanasia: Everything Dog Owners Should Know
Is it time for your pet's "good death"? What will happen?
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How Dogs Use Body Posture to Communicate Assertiveness
Dogs are generally natural conflict solvers. In other words, they will most likely try to avoid a fight as much as they can without resorting to aggression.
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How to Build a Chick Brooder and Raise Happy Chicks
Looking to make a chick brooder with homemade materials? If you are into do-it-yourself projects, you will love this design that my hubby came up with for our fluffy, day-old chicks.
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Help My Dog with a Gas Problem
If your dog has a gas problem, you may looking for cover to escape the deadly gasses. Of course, just as humans, a few episodes every now and then are natural, but what to do when it's too much?
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How to Stop a Dog From Eating Fast
adry copyright A dog eating fast is not only a bad habit, but also a cause for concern since it may lead to several health problems. If you own a dog that wolfs down its food as soon as you put it down, be assured there...
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High Value Training Treats for Dogs
Motivation is ultimately the internal engine that gets your dog going, but you cannot have motivation without having a strong reward. If you want to makes this equation work for you during your dog's training session,...
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Stimulating Dog Toys for Bored Dogs
copyright Adry Everybody knows that dogs need exercise in order for them to live healthy and happy. The saying ''a tired dog is a good dog'' seems indeed to back this up. This especially applies to those dog breeds...
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Advantages of Owning a Mutt
The joy of owning a mutt, copyright,gmaikell, morguefile.com Call it a mutt, cur, mongrel, crossbred or more simply a mixed breed, however you like to call them, consider that these dogs are just as lovable as the...
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How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash
Stop a dog from pulling on the leash. These methods will help you walk your dog in fashion rather than being dragged along the street.
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Causes of Shivering in Dogs
yessenia1974 Dogs may shiver for various reasons and it is important to find out the underlying cause of shivering in the first place. Shivering in some dogs can be caused by physical problems therefore professional...
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The Best Airplane Seats if You are Prone to get Motion Sick
richard_b A white barf bag strategically placed in the seat pocket in front of you is a kind reminder that you are not the only person in this world suffering from motion sickness. While being in good company may...
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A Story of Cat Loyalty
adry copyright There has always been a belief that dogs are loyal to their owners while cats are loyal to their homes. However, this is not always the case. Cats have been able to show loyalty many times and the story...
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Flooding Therapy for Dog Behavior Issues
Flooding is a full immersion training technique applied both in humans and animal psychology. It consists of forcefully exposing the dog to the stimuli that triggers its fear and provoked the original trauma.
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How to Prevent Your Dog from Destroying Your Home
Teeth chewing apart your precious sofa. Nails scratching your recently painted door. Slobber left on your favorite chair. Not to mention, trails of pee on your clean carpet, or worse, piles of poop on the laminate...
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How to Make Liver Treats for Your Dog
Learn how to make liver treats for your pampered dog at home. There are not many dogs not fond of liver treats!
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How to Make your Dog Sit Still for Christmas Pictures
adry, all rights reserved While all you need to do to in order to tell your family members and kids to stand still and smile for a picture is to speak out the word ''Cheese'', what can you do to convince your canine...
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How to Teach a Dog to Make Eye Contact
Teaching a dog to make eye contact is fundamental if you want to have a dog that trusts you and follows your guidance. Teaching eye contact is easy with some simple steps outlined in this article.
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How to Change Your Google Logo
Googlemyway Just about anybody who owns a computer and regularly surfs the internet is familiar with Google's logo. This logo is a perfect example of astute marketing strategies crafted by corporations so to help...
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How to Get Your Dog Used to Living in an Apartment
alexadry If you are moving into an apartment, your dog will have to get accustomed to some major life changes. This means your dog will have to polish up his manners because he will be forced to be around people more...
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Why Dogs Like to Roll in Smelly Stuff
Dogs love rolling in smelly stuff, adry farricelli - my folders You have just taken your dog to the groomer when on the way home you have to stop your car because Rover seems that he has a sudden urge to go do his...
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Pros and Cons of Owning Multiple Dogs
Multidog household: my Petra, Kaiser and Asso. You head towards a breeder to adopt a puppy. Upon seeing the litter a puppy comes straight up to you with its tail wagging. It feels like love at first sight. However,...
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How to Use Makeup for Halloween Special Effects
halloween makeup,wallyir, morguefile.com If this Halloween your ultimate goal is to attain dramatic effects you can't go wrong by using alcohol based makeup. After all, alcohol makeup is what professional makeup...
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Factors Known to Influence a Dog's Behavior
The breeds of dogs play a main influence, alexadry When it comes to evaluating dog behavior and making a careful assessment a variety of factors come into play. Just as humans a dog's personality and temperament is...
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Rage Syndrome in Dogs
rage syndrome in spaniels, xenia, morguefile.com There is not yet a clear understanding of what rage syndrome is and what underlying causes trigger this form of aggression. What is clear is that there appears to be a...
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The Role of Carbohydrates in a Dog's Diet
Understanding dog nutrition is not easy. This is why there are nutritionists out there. However, it does not take rocket science to understand some basics. Do not let the technical lingo found on a dog food label...
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Reasons Why Dogs Are Afraid of Hats
Is your dog afraid of hats in general and people wearing hats? You are not alone! Many dogs are fearful of hats, but you can help them through powerful associations.
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How I Got Rid of My Heart Arrythmia by Using a Magnesium and Potassium Supplement
Here's how I got rid of my heart arrhythmia (also called a heart murmur).
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How To Prepare a German Shepherd Puppy for a Conformation Show
german shepherd, show dog, phila67, morguefile.com If you own a show-quality German Shepherd puppy that looks promising for a future in the ring, start training as soon as possible. To compete in conformation shows,...
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What to Do if Your Dog Bites Another Dog
Balanced dogs are generally natural conflict solvers. Given the opportunity, they will try their best to avoid a fight. In the wild, indeed wolf packs will not waste energy on fighting among each other. They have more...
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Why Growling Should Never Be Suppressed in Dogs
Learn why you should avoid punishing or correcting your dog for growling.
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Why Dogs Do Not Like to Be Hugged
Do dogs like hugs? Most likely they do not, especially when they come from a stranger. Learn signs of stress dogs give upon being hugged and why you should never hug a dog you do not know.
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Differences Between Dogs and Wolves
What are the differences between dogs and wolves? Why do dogs look like wolves? Let's take a look at physical, biological and behavioral differences (and similarities) between these two animals.
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Why Dogs Urinate When They Get Excited and How to Stop It
There are a number of reasons why your dog pees when he greets you. This article explains the reasons for this behavior and shows you how to stop your puppy from peeing when he gets excited.
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Causes of Panting in Dog
As a dog owner, you may be quite used to seeing your dog with its tongue sticking out while breathing rapidly and panting. This is a quite normal occurrence, especially if your dog has been running around and about on a...
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How to Tell If Your Dog Has Ringworm
Identify ringworm before it gets out of control.
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How to Cure Your Dog's Tummy Ache at Home
Does your dog have an upset stomach? Learn some vet-approved home remedies to help your dog feel better.
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Twelve Signs Your Dog is Pregnant
What are signs your dog may be pregnant? When it comes to canine pregnancy, owners may scratch their heads wondering if their dog is going to expect puppies or not.
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How to Make Money by Recycling
recycling aluminum cans for cash, matei, morguefile.com What if you can make the world a better place and even make some money on top of that? This is all possible if you learn more about what items you can recycle and...
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Why do Dogs tend to Howl
Wolves howling, kabir, morguefile Howling is a behavior commonly observed among a wolf pack and it comes as no surprise that domesticated dogs perpetuate this behavior. Dogs and wolves indeed may appear as different...
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How to Clicker Train Dogs
If you are looking forward to teaching your dog new tricks or perhaps need to build some confidence in an otherwise insecure canine, clicker training may be the right answer to your training needs. Based on the...
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David Mech's Theory on the Wolf Alpha Role
Extensive research on the topic of wolf hierarchy was conducted by the American biologist David Mech. Learn how he revolutionized the way dogs are treated today.
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How to Determine if Your Dog is Aggressive
Signs of aggressive dogs, frances marie, morguefile.com Admitting you own an aggressive dog is often as challenging as treating the aggression in the first place. Indeed, many owners have a difficulty admitting their...
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How to Treat Conflict Induced Aggression in Dogs
Conflict aggression in dogs. clarita, morguefile.com At times, dog owners report that they own a dog with a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde sort of personality. Often, they complaint that their dog acts often quite sociable...
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How to Reduce Stress in Dogs
How can you reduce stress in dogs and help them cope with it better? This article will provide a few options that may help your dog.
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Puppy Training Tips for First Time Puppy Owners
Puppies are easy to train, alexadry A puppy can be the cutest bundle of joy but best of all, puppies are literally sponges ready to absorb and learn all about the world surrounding them. There is no better time to...
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How to Keep Dogs Out of Your Yard
It happened again. Rover next door happened to visit your yard leaving behind unmistakable traces of his presence. What to do? Your neighbor poses a deaf ear to your requests of keeping his dog under control, your cat...
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Dog Behavior: Why Dogs Behave in Certain Ways
why does my dog do that? adry If dogs were perceived as dogs rather than ''human beings dressed in a doggy suit'' perhaps there would be less behavioral problems in our canine companions today. Truth is, many people...
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Medical Causes of Aggressive Behaviors in Dogs
What are some medical causes for dog aggression? Often, what looks like aggression is simply a dog in pain whose threshold for aggression has lowered.
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Things to Bring Along for a Day at the Amusement Park
things to pack for day at theme park, seemann, morguefile.com Packing light is the secret recipe for a day packed with fun at your favorite amusement park. Indeed, ignore this essential rule and sooner than later, you...
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Why Some Dogs Become Protective of Owners
Does your dog growl, bare its teeth, bark, or exhibit other scary, aggressive behaviors to protect you? Learn why and what to do about it here.
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How to Tell if Your Puppy is Purebred
The trend of purchasing purebred dogs often exacerbates when movies portraying particular dog breeds cause a temporary craze. At this point, people flock to breeders looking for a ''purebred'' puppy being either a...
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Understanding a Dog's Sense of Taste
How does a dog's sense of taste work? Discover how dogs taste food compared to humans and what foods are most likely appreciated by them.
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Dog Training: Basic Commands all Dogs Should Know
Among the various tricks and commands dogs may be taught, there are a few that are essential and that all dogs should know. These are not the tricks that will impress much your neighbors such as rolling over or...
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Why Dogs May Not Listen to Their Owner
Why is your dog not listening to you? There may be several explanations. Troubleshooting problems is a proactive way to get your dog's attention and get more out from your training.
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Should Ear Cropping and Tail Docking be Made Illegal?
Recently, Banfield Pet hospitals have started discontinuing both ear crops and tail docking procedures because both practices are considered primarily cosmetic procedures that go against the overall health and wellness...
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Signs of Ear Infections in Dogs
This article lists some symptoms or signs of an ear infection to help you determine whether your dog is affected and help you decide what is the right course of action to take.
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How to Determine a Dog's Quality of Life
What signs indicate a dog's quality of life? Owners who are questioning when a dog should be put down will often hear veterinarians discuss quality of life. Quality of life is all about making the pet comfortable.
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Signs a Dog is About to Bite
What signs suggest a dog is about to bite? Read about the evident-and not-so evident- signs of an impending bite.
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How to Tell if Dogs Are Playing or Fighting
Telling apart two dogs that are playing from two dogs that are fighting may be quite challenging especially for novice dog owners. Perhaps, the main issue derives from the fact that dog play often focuses on mimicking...
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Signs You Own a Fearful Dog
Here are 8 signs that your dog is fearful. As an owner, you must be aware of these signs so you can help your dog become more comfortable and confident.
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Zymox for Dogs With Ear Infections
Learn about how to treat recurrent and annoying dog ear infections using over-the-counter Zymox. It is a good treatment for dog owners looking for an alternative to antibiotics.
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What to Wear on a Mediterranean Cruise
Mediterranean cruise what to wear?kevinrosseel, morguefile.com If you have decided to embark on a cruise trip to the Mediterranean, centuries of art and culture await you. Ancient empires, holy lands and...
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Top Dog Breeds That Do Not Bark Much
What are some dog breeds that tend not to bark much? The following is a list of quiet dogs that aren't too quick to sound the alarm.
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Benefits of Role Playing among Couples
Benefits of role playing, imelenchon, morguefile.com The act of role playing is a sexual fantasy that can be added to a couple's life. This sexual fantasy generally involves the presence of some characters which are...
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What to Expect When Your Dog has Kidney Failure
When kidney failure strikes man's best friend, the diagnosis may feel as if it cast a dark shadow of uncertainty and apprehension over the strong bond dogs and dog owners share. Owners are therefore often left to fear a...
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Signs of Pregnancy in Dogs
Is my dog pregnant? Signs your dog may be pregnant, nestor4u2, morgiefile.com Dog owners that start looking for signs of pregnancy in their dog are generally split into two distinct categories, on one side there are...
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The Top Easiest Dog Breeds to Train
Dog training is a process where the dog learns to respond to certain commands through various training techniques. A well trained dog is therefore the ultimate expression of owners being capable of delivering clear...
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Pros and Cons of Owning Extra-Large Dog Breeds
Owning Extra Large Dogs swatcop,morguefile.com If your love for dogs is ''big'' and you do not mind remarks such as "do you have a saddle for that thing?'',, then very likely an extra -large dog breed might be the...
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When are Puppies Considered Full Grown?
It is quite unfortunate that puppy hood is really a very brief season in a dog's life. It may feel like it was yesterday when you picked up your puppy from the breeder and watched her romp around your home unfolding...
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How to Stop Diarrhea in Dogs
Diarrhea in dogs is a clinical sign that may be indicative of various ailments. For this reason, diarrhea in a dog is something that should never be looked over especially when it is accompanied by other symptoms.
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How to Prevent or Reduce Territorial Aggression in Dogs
Is your dog too territorial for your taste? Learn some methods to reduce territorial tendencies towards other people around your property.
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Understanding Dog Territorial Marking
In the human world, people use doors and fences in order to protect their homes and claim their territory. Such structures are a very convenient way to send the message that the property belongs to somebody and that it...
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The Dangers of Using Retractable Dog Leashes
Retractable leashes can be dangerous, they teach dogs to pull and it exposes them to dangerous situations. Learn why I am so fond of my 6 foot leather leash.
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How to Prevent and Treat Frostbite in Dogs
It is a sad fact that every year as the winter season approaches numerous dogs become victim of frostbite. The good news however is that knowledge is power and frostbite can ultimately be greatly prevented if only dog...
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Pros and Cons of Chemical Castration in Dogs
Owners of male dogs that are considering castration in order to prevent behavior issues, health issues, along with the risks of increasing the dog over population problem, nowadays have another not to well known...
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Pros and Cons of Owning Beagles
jomansdesign,morguefile.com Why are Beagles so popular and much loved? Ask any Beagle owner and they will be happy to say it all! Indeed, Beagles can bring lots of joy to the household of many dog lovers. This breed is...
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The Effects of Salt Water on Dogs
Has your dog developed diarrhea after spending a day at the beach? Is the diarrhea projectile? Then suspect beach diarrhea.
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Acceptable Behavior at the Vet's Office for Dogs and Dog Owners
Not many places are dreaded in a dog's eye as the infamous vet's office. You can literally almost smell the tension in the air as you witness dogs with tails between their legs, literally shivering, and with large...
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Microchipping your dog, does it hurt?
So I had both my Rottweilers at the vet's today to get micro-chipped and was pretty confident all would go pretty smoothly. I had read over the Internet that micro-chipping was similar to a normal shot. Yet, I had to...
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Dogs That are Over Protective of Their Owners
fodd protective dog Often owners of aggressive dogs confuse their dog's aggressiveness for protectiveness. These owners believe that what their dogs are doing what is a natural and are often even quite appreciative for...
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Warning Signs of Potentially Dangerous and Aggressive Dogs
This article lists the warning signs of aggression in dogs that should not be ignored and discusses the possible causes of such behavior.
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Behaviors of Intact Female Dogs
Female dogs especially those intact, may exhibit distinct behaviors that are typical of their sex. Most behavior changes are particularly relevant during the dog's heat (estrus) and if feasible, during the dog's...
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The Function of a Dog's Hackles
Learn why dogs raise their hackles and the function behind this mechanism.
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Signs of Intestinal Blockage in Cats
Some cats may be attracted to some small knick-knacks found around the house, causing them serious and often life threatening intestinal obstructions.
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Causes of Aggression in Dogs
Defining a dog as aggressive is pretty generic because dogs may be affected by different types of aggression. In order to properly assess aggression in dogs it is fundamental therefore to resort to...
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Dog Training: Recognizing Different Drives
As you may already know your dog reacts out of instinct many times. Indeed, part of dog training is based on teaching a dog to control instincts. For instance, many hunting dogs have an inherited strong prey drive that...
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How Dogs Deal with Death
How Dogs Deal with the Loss of a Loved One Unlike humans, dogs are better able to accept death. Because dogs live in the present, they do not tend to worry about the future and therefore, they do not worry about...
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Signs of Retained Placenta in Mother Dogs
Among one of the complications that may affect mother dog is the issue of retained placentas. The placenta plays a vital role during pregnancy, connecting puppies to the mother's dog uterine wall.
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Bloat in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, First Aid
Bloat—gas trapped in the stomach—is a medical emergency in dogs. Here are the symptoms of bloat, and some ideas for prevention and emergency first aid.
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Pros and Cons of Raising Two Litter Mate Puppies
Learn the pros and cons of raising litter mate puppies. Important puppy training guidelines and problems you may encounter when raising sibling puppies.
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Reverse Sneezing in Dogs
A reverse sneeze is just that, something similar to a sneeze but in a totally reversed order. Basically instead of air coming out of the nose as in a regular sneeze, it is rather sucked in, creating the typical sound...
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The Costs of Having Your Dog Spayed or Neutered
After having your puppy undergo its series of required vaccinations, the next major expense is having your pet spayed or neutered. The cost of the spay and neuter surgery may vary from animal hospital to animal...
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Why Cats Bring Live Prey Home
mrmac04 The following scenario often takes place in a cat occupied dwelling: an owner is sitting down on the sofa, enjoying the tranquil evening and possibly reading a book or knitting. Suddenly in comes kitty with...
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Falling From a Horse
jade It eventually will happen sooner or later to most avid riders, but really the way you react to a fall from a horse is ultimately what will make the difference. You may turn the event into a positive learning...
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Behaviors of Intact Male Dogs
Learn what behaviors are expected when you own an intact male dog. Many behaviors are linked to hormones.
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How Puppies Were Raised in the Wild
Once puppies are delivered into this world, they are very vulnerable creatures. They cannot see and they cannot hear. All they must rely on is their sense of touch and smell. Their sense of smell will tell them who...
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Foods That Have a Laxative Effect
a farricelli Dealing with constipation may be quite an annoying ordeal to deal with, and it comes natural to want to find quick relief. Before, heading towards the medicine cabinet for some over the counter or...
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How to Help a Mother Cat Deliver Kittens
While most deliveries are uneventful, it is never bad to err on the side of caution. There are many things that, as a cat owner, you may do to help your cat, before, during, and after delivery.
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How to Prevent, Recognize, and Treat Fading Puppy Syndrome
Fading puppy syndrome affects puppies under the age of 12 weeks which are known as ''faders''. Such puppies basically fail to thrive and are unable to survive.
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Testimony: How I overcame my panic attacks
It was a foggy night and the town appeared to be almost surreal, covered in the dark, yellow street lights. My friend and I were walking through the solitary, yet familiar roads, simply wandering with no particular...
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Risks and benefits of Rabies shots in Cats
The Rabies vaccination is part of what are referred to in veterinary medicine as ''core vaccinations''. Core vaccinations are vaccines that all cats shuold get. They prevent against serious diseases and shuold be given...
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Common Worms Found in Cats
gracey Many cat lovers may enjoy sharing their bed with their cat and some even allow their cats to walk on their kitchen tables. After all, cats are very clean creatures that are almost obsessed with cleaning their fur...
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How to Train a Food-Aggressive Dog
What makes a dog food-aggressive? You are most likely doing something that makes your pooch perceive you as a threat. Learn how to remedy the problem.
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How to Make an Elizabethan Collar For Your Dog
It is a natural response for dogs to lick where they hurt. Indeed, if you find your dog insistently licking a spot chances are high that there is something wrong. There may be a splinter, a small wound, a scratch or an...
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10 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at the Beach
The beach can be a fun place to play with your pooch, but you must be aware of the many dangers dogs are exposed to. Here are 10 tips that will help keep your canine friend safe.
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The Dog's Heat Cycle Explained
A dog's heat cycle may appear to be something quite difficult to understand. Unlike other species, the heat cycle of canines does not seem to follow any logic such as following a specific seasonality or temperature...
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The Importance of Colostrum in New Born Kittens
clarita It is unfortunate that in some sad cases, mother cat may die because of a complication from pregnancy. In this case, the kitten must be helped promptly in order to survive. However, in some cases, the mother is...
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How to Keep Male Dogs Away From Females in Heat
Is your dog in heat? Here are six easy ways to keep the male dogs away!
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How to Walk Multiple Dogs like a Professional Dog Walker
a farricelli If you own a dog that loves to pull, you may wonder how that teenager who walks dogs in the summer may be able to manage walking three to four dogs at a time. No, that teen does not have the muscles of an...
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Symptoms of Vestibular Disease in Dogs
Lear what may causes an uncoordinated gait, side to side eye movements and head tilt in dogs. Vestibular disease is often confused for a stroke.
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Home Remedies for Dog Ear Yeast Infections
Dogs with floppy ears are prone to yeast infections. Infections develop when naturally occurring yeast overpopulate the ears. Your dog may exhibit head shaking and have red, itchy, odorous ears.
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The Best Cat Breeds for Allergic Cat Lovers
if just hearing the word ''cat'' makes your nose feel suddenly itchy and your eyes full of tears, very likely you are one of those people allergic to cats. Bless you! You may be happy to hear today that the first...
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Exercise Solutions for Lazy or Busy Dog Owners
First and foremost, it can never be emphasized enough the need for dogs to be walked. Often, people that own a big yard or even a few acres of land claim that their dogs do not need to walk because they have plenty of...
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How to Care for Dogs After They Are Neutered
This article offers tips on how to care for your dog post-surgery.
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Signs of False Pregnancy in Dogs
This article describes the symptoms of a false pregnancy and explains how to tell the difference between a false one and a real one.
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Symptoms of Intestinal Blockage in Dogs
Learn the warning symptoms of a potential intestinal blockage in dogs and when to see the vet.
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How to Litter Box Train a Stray Kitten
I provide step-by-step instructions on how to litter box train a stray cat and explain why this method works.
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The use of Acepromazine in Dogs and Cats
If your dog needs sedation during travel, your vet may prescribe acepromazine (promace). Learn about its side effects, and how it works.
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How to Break up a Dog Fight
Learning how to break up a dog fight is important because the risks for redirected aggression are real. Following are some ways to break up a dog fight.
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How to Treat a Stray Cat's Wound
The protocol for treating the wounds of a stray cat remain the same as treating the wounds of any domestic cat, however it requires an extra ounce of care.
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Why Does My Dog Keep Licking His Lips Excessively?
Does your dog keep licking his lips or nose repeatedly? Does it look like he's just licking the air? There are several medical and behavioral causes for lip smacking—some benign and some serious.
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How to Save Money on Dog Food
The economic recession has affected a lot people nowadays, it is natural therefore, that pet owners feel the tug as well. Shelters are well aware of this as they fill up full capacity when owners can no longer afford...
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Stinky Dog Breath? 7 Common Causes of Halitosis
Here are the 7 reasons why your dog's breath is stinky. The best way to diagnosis the cause is to take your pup in for a routine check-up. This helps rule out any serious medical issues.
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Doberman Ear cropping is it necessary?
schparticuss The reason for cropping a Doberman's ears is strictly cosmetic, there are really no medical benefits. The practice therefore can be considered the equivalent of cosmetic surgery for humans, only that it is...
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How to Prevent Fence Aggression in Dogs
The deterrent qualities of dogs are often appreciated by owners who want a dog to guard a property; however, fence aggression can turn out being a big ordeal if the dog cannot be properly contained.
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8 Reasons Why Your Dog Keeps Licking His Paws
If your dog is constantly licking his feet, there may be an underlying health issue. Learn the causes and treatments to help give your pup relief and prevent him from licking his paws raw.
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How to Prepare Your Dog for a Training Session
Training plays a vital role in raising a well mannered and good tempered dog. While it is pretty obvious that in order to prepare for your next training session you will need both yourself and your dog, there are also...
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What to Do If Your Cat or Dog Ingests Moth Balls
Learn how to help your pet if you think or know they've eaten moth balls.
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Adrienne Farricelli has been working professionally with dogs now for over a decade. She is a former veterinarian assistant and currently a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. She is also author of several articles printed in dog magazines and books.
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Here are some of Adrienne's milestones:
In 2006 Adrienne started working for an accredited animal hospital, and in 2007 she started volunteering for the local shelter fostering and training pets in need of temporary homes and assisting vets working for the shelter.
Adrienne holds dual certification in dog training. In 2010, after undergoing 219 hours of apprehentship under a master dog trainer, she got certified by the Italian Association for Dog Trainers and Canine Consultants. After giving classes in basic and advanced obedience and spending the summer teaching Canine Musical Freestyle, she then obtained certification by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA)
She is a force-free trainer using scientifically based training methods focusing on the rewarding world of positive reinforcement training. CCPDT requires her to continue her education, so she is often attending seminars to keep up-to-date with the latest dog training and behavior modification trends. After owning Yellow Creek Dog Training for 2 years, she opened Rover's Ranch Home, boarding and training in 2011 and her own writing company, A to Z Dog Publishing where she produces articles, books and dog related videos for online and offline publications.
Adrienne has attended a college course on canine theriogenology from University of Minnesota and a course on dog emotion and cognition from Duke University. In 2015, she enrolled in an academically advanced science-based program and is working her way towards a diploma in canine behavior science.
Sinced 2005, Adrienne has been a published dog blogger and writer for several publications. Her work has appeared on USA Today, Daily Puppy, Nest Pets, Paw Nation and several print publications such as Every Dog magazine and the APDT Chronicle of the Dog.
Recently, she has contributed a chapter in the book " Puppy Socialization - An Insider's Guide to Dog Behavioral Fitness" by Caryl Wolff and including contributions from Dr. Ian Dunbar, Dr. Carmen Battaglia, Dr. Ed Bailey, Dr. Michael Fox and Peter and Nancy Vollmer.
Adrienne currently lives in Arizona with her beloved Rottweilers, Petra and Kaiser. She has worked on earning titles in Rally obedience and Canine Musical Freestyle. She also owns 15 chicken, which by the way, are also clicker trained!
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