Posts Tagged dogs
The Rewards Of Owning A Dog
Posted by whaleadmin in Pets Galore on October 22nd, 2009
Dogs are good companions for the elderly, the young at heart, the disabled, dogs are a great source of energy and company to its master. Dogs have been used in many aspects of life, they are used as police dogs, they are used as drug dogs (narcotics) . seeing eye dogs, etc. If that is not man’s best friend then what is.
Dogs can just be a plain family pet, that is the best ability that a dog can offer. When something happens to the family pet it’s similar to something happening to one of the family. This is the main reason to take care of your beloved pet just as you would one of your family members and in the end you will be greatly rewarded with his/her love and faithfulness forever.
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Profile of the Dogo Argentino
Posted by whaleadmin in Animal Lovers on June 20th, 2009
Many consider the Dogo Argentino as one of the best fighting dogs in the world. While dogfighting is illegal in most of North America, there are some places in Central and South America that either have no laws or take a lenient hand when it comes to enforcing their animal cruelty laws. In some countries like the United Kingdom and Australia, it is illegal to even import this breed into the country.
The Dogo Argentino is a very dog-aggressive breed and was distinctly bred for this purpose. While it resembles the American Pit Bull, the Dogo is a mixture of breeds containing the Spanish Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, English Bulldog and the Boxer. It was originally bred to be a big game hunter able to take down boars.
Building a Dog Kennel
Posted by whaleadmin in Animal Lovers on June 6th, 2009
You just got a new dog and want to give her a nice place to stay while you are gone and she needs to stay outside. You could just get a doghouse and call it good or you could get a nice dog kennel where she could get cover, shelter and comfort from the elements. You can either build one yourself or have a professional come out and put one together for you.
You have the option of building one from a kit or doing an Internet search and finding a suitable design. In either case consider your dog type and size, getting something that is too small or doesn’t fit the personality can cause your dog problems.
Some dogs have what is known as dog stress from kennels; make sure your dog is well taken care of.
Control Your Pet
Posted by whaleadmin in Animal Lovers on June 5th, 2009
You can’t let your dog control you because you will very easily lose control over him. Because animals can be conditioned if you act early on, an obedience class is just what you need! I’m going to tell you more about how to properly train your dog. House breaking is one of the most important aspects of training, and should be the first issue you tackle. Beagles take a long time, so have patience. From the first day you bring them home, you should begin training.
To let your Beagle know that he or she should be waiting until you take them outside to go to the bathroom, I will give you some more Beagle dog training tips. First, take the dog out once an hour or after he eats or drinks. Next, use your intuition! If you think your dog needs to go, take it out! You should also give it a chance as soon as you wake up and right before you go to sleep.
For the first two months, every time your dog goes outside, and doesn’t make a mess in the house, you should praise it by speaking in a tone like you would a child.