Statistics show that 4.7 million people get bitten by dogs yearly. These bites range from minor nips to major attacks. Dogs are man’s best friend, not his worst enemy…With this thought in mind, here are some tips to prevent being bitten by a dog. Bite Prevention: 1. Don’t Approach a Strange Dog. Don’t go near just any dog you find adorable, particularly when that dog is tied, fenced-in, or in…
Choosing a new dog might seem to be a very simple and one-way task, but there are indeed a lot of factors to consider. And when one embarks on it, it could be quite confusing and exhausting. With proper information at hand, choosing a dog can be a lot of fun. The main point to consider is finding the kind of dog that would fit and compliment you, the owner.…
Like any other pet, dogs, if not properly cared for and maintained, can get diseases. Here are some parasites that cause dog diseases. – Heartworm. Mosquito bites cause heartworm to exist in a dog and will reside in your pet’s heart and nearby blood vessels. A dog infected by heartworms looks dull and may even have a chronic cough. If possible, ask your veterinarian if your dog could be given…
Breed standards are a set of guidelines commonly used to ensure that dogs measure up to certain characteristics typical of the breed. Breed standards are used to judge dogs in competitions and are considered to be the hypothetical ideal of the breed. If you want to compete with your Maltese and are concerned about following these requirements to the letter it might also be helpful to take into account that…
Before you can determine whether a particular dog will be of value to you there are two basic items that must be addressed. One, you must know the breed of dog you want. Are you after a German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain dog, Newfoundland, Yorkshire Terrier, or another type? If it’s a German Shepherd that you want you should be looking for German shepherd dog breeders. And two, you must be…
long-term”Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I’ll take care of it and look after it and everything” Just what do you say to your kids when they ask for a pet? It is perfectly true that growing up with a family pet can teach children responsibility and to develop their social skills. Also cultivating good feelings towards pet animals helps kids to develop a sense of self-esteem and…
If you’ve ever been nipped by a puppy, you know those teeth can be as sharp as ice picks. While other dogs generally have thick skin and can handle a nip relatively undamaged, we humans are not quite so fortunate. And yes, a puppy bite can definitely break the skin. So how do you put a stop to your puppy’s nipping? First, it helps to understand that he’s not biting…
When scolding your dog for doing the toilet on the carpet remember that we were once young and did not use the proper toilet either. Your dog needs to be house-trained, and this can be done in a few easy steps, but over a long period of time. Dog house training may be one of the hardest training techniques as it is the one that requires the most attentiveness and…
Can you guess why feeding time is so important? Simply put, feeding time means your dog is HUNGRY and will therefore do almost anything to get fed. Since you, his loving owner, have the power to either feed or starve your pet, your dog looks to you as its only supplier of food. This means you play a vital role in your dog’s life. Now, learn how to use this…
If choosing a dog is such a straightforward process, and it is, how come so many puppies find their way into adoption centers every year? Well, one reason is that people choose the wrong dog breed. Don’t let your puppy become a statistic. Make it your goal to choose a puppy suited to your family and circumstances. Think about your previous experience of owning a dog and the amount of…
