http://adogisamansbestfriend.com True Loyalty and Unconditional Love daily 1 http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/511640-Protecting-Furniture-From-Puppies.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:22:17 -0600 Protecting new furniture from a puppy is something that doesn't just happen by accident. If you want to prevent your sofa cushions from getting chewed, or having the corner of your wooden table gnawed on, pay attention. What I'm about to share is a great way to use positive reinforcement with your puppy to train him what is and isn't ok to chew on.The key to stop puppy chewing is to teach a technique for stopping puppy chewing that still meets your puppies needs. Because your puppy is growing ne... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/511640-Protecting-Furniture-From-Puppies.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/281468-Puppies-for-Sale-are-Irresistible.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:19:37 -0600 Nearly everyone loves puppies and most children have wanted to own one of those puppies for sale at some stage in their lives. The lucky ones go on to have many cherished dogs over a lifetime, while for others this remains a dream. Experts tell us that it gives a child a sense of responsibility to have another living creature to take care of. But before you rush out in search of that Puppies for Sale sign, think carefully about whether your lifestyle would suit a puppy. Puppies need human inter... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/281468-Puppies-for-Sale-are-Irresistible.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/731069-DOES-HEARTWORM-TREATMENT-HURT-PUPPIES.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:19:30 -0600 Before I share with you the simple answer to the question does heartworm treatment hurt puppies let me first discuss heartworms and a few other things you need to know. You are intelligent enough to know that heartworms are a serious problem for our dogs and that there can be side effects to long term treatment of heartworms. For puppies, however, long term treatment side effects are not an issue. Imagine how you will feel when you find out that you can treat your puppies and protect them also l... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/731069-DOES-HEARTWORM-TREATMENT-HURT-PUPPIES.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/736028-Small-Dog-Supplies-Important-For-A-Comfy-Lifestyle.html Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:22:39 -0600 Dogs are emotional and quite attached to their owners. They understand the joys and sorrows of their owners well and are the most faithful of friends. Being a pet owner you play your role well. You get the best things for your dogs, which are not only of good quality, but, which the dogs too will enjoy using. The outfits, booties, collars, leashes, bed, bowls everything you buy, is to make his life more comfortable and easy. The small dog supplies that you get for your little Poodle, Pug, P... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/736028-Small-Dog-Supplies-Important-For-A-Comfy-Lifestyle.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/389550-Essential-Items-For-Pet-Grooming.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:25:04 -0600 There are several different categories of pet products available in various pet stores that will ensure that you are able to do pet grooming at home itself. Whatever breed of dog you have, whether a poodle or a Labrador, some of the pet products remain the same like the grooming tables adjustable, hydraulic, and electric, dog grooming shampoo, dog dryers, combs and brushes, grooming rakes, furminators, clippers, matbreakers, and others. There are many other pet grooming products available in the... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/389550-Essential-Items-For-Pet-Grooming.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/503397-Choosing-a-Rescue-Dog.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:18:22 -0600 Choosing a rescue dog can be a difficult choice -all of ourSpanish strays are so grateful and lovable, and make suchwonderful pets, I wonder why anybody would ever want to buy froma breeder.If you have made up your mind to take one of our strays, orindeed, any other rescued dog, do think very carefully aboutwhich kind of dog would suit your particular lifestyle. The lastthing an unwanted dog needs is to find a loving home only todiscover that after a short while he is unloved again andconsidered... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/503397-Choosing-a-Rescue-Dog.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/130415-Border-Collies-Collies-and-Shetland-Sheepdogs-How-They-Differ.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:18:56 -0600 The most common three dog breeds that are easily confused are the Collie, Border Collie and Shetland Sheepdog. While each is its own breed and has its own distinctions, they also have some similarities as well. The following information outlines the most common differences and similarities between these three dog breeds.Collies:Developed in Scotland to be a herding dog, a Collie comes in two varieties: rough coated long haired and smooth coated short haired. They stand between - inches in height... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/130415-Border-Collies-Collies-and-Shetland-Sheepdogs-How-They-Differ.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/311998-Your-Puppy-Won-t-Use-Her-Crate-Our-Expert-Tells-You-Some-Inside.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:21:46 -0600 Many people view a kennel or crate from a human perspective - acage, or prison. Yet, if it is properly introduced, a dog crateprovides a sense of security for your pet; a place of her own.At the same time, a dog that is comfortable in a crate is easierto housebreak and travels well.It is important to get the right size crate for your dog whileshe is a puppy. It is best to get a crate that will fit her asan adult - she'll quickly grow into it! Ideally, the crateshould be large enough to allow an ... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/311998-Your-Puppy-Won-t-Use-Her-Crate-Our-Expert-Tells-You-Some-Inside.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/304771-Children-and-Toy-Dog-Breeds.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:30:51 -0600 Because my wife is a toy dog breeder, it isn't unusual for herto get several calls a week from people who practically beg herto sell them a puppy. They cite their financial and socialability to care for the puppy and often try and avoid thequestion of children in the household. As a rule, my wife findsthis humorous. People shouldn't have to beg, fill out atwenty-page adoption application or hide the fact that they havechildren to purchase a puppy. It's pet protection gone wild.There isn't an hon... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/304771-Children-and-Toy-Dog-Breeds.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/797710-Perfect-Gifts-for-the-Dog-Lover.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:25:34 -0600 pHave a dog lover on your gift list? Want to give a special giftthat any dog owner will enjoy? Youre in luck! You can choosethe perfect dog lover gift from the huge selection thatsavailable. Just about any type of product is available as a doglover gift, so you can find a special gift that stands out fromthe rest.You might be a bit overwhelmed when you first browse through aselection of dog lover gifts - theres so many available! - buttheres a way to narrow down your selection. You can choose ag... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/797710-Perfect-Gifts-for-the-Dog-Lover.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/157365-Choosing-The-Right-Dog-Breed.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:12:51 -0600 Hence you need to be extremely careful while selecting dogs especially because such a huge number of dog breeds exist. Some dogs that are bigger in size will require huge amount of space and hence you cant possibly make them live in a small apartment. So how do you choose the right dog out of the dog breeds that exist? It is quite simple: all you need is to answer the following questions and you will be able to figure out the exact breed of dogs that you can adopt. Q: What dog size is good for... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/157365-Choosing-The-Right-Dog-Breed.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/907143-Burberry-for-Dogs.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:37:41 -0600 Burberry is one of the world's famous designer brands. Butbranded trenchcoats and sweaters for dogs? A thought that maymake you raise your eyebrows!Is today's designer fashion selling out? Despite what you mightthink, high-class designer labels also cater for your petsnowadays as does British luxury label Burberry who has justreleased their own collection of Burberry clothing for dogs.Most notable features are the famous Burberry trenchcoat fordogs as well as the Check sweater and Burberry dog ... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/907143-Burberry-for-Dogs.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/619279-How-To-Potty-Train-A-Dog-Successfully.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:27 -0600 Terrier dog breeds. This group has a variety of both behavioral and physical-a history of hunting assistance often being the only regular bond among some of the hound breeds. The millions of mixed-breed dogs around the world are a testament to that. How To Potty Train A Dog and winLike most terriers, this king of terriers has little time for other dogs, and if not properly supervised may engage in some street brawling. Combining the taut muscles and compact power of the bulldog with the tenacity... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/619279-How-To-Potty-Train-A-Dog-Successfully.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/535266-How-To-Choose-The-Perfect-Dog-Name-For-Your-Puppy.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:09:24 -0600 So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name yournew animal friend but youre running short on ideas. Choosing aname for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling verycreative, so here we give you a head start with the basics andsome great ideas to help you choose the perfect name for yourpuppy.Three Basic Dog Name Guidelines. Pick a name your dog can easily recognize. Dogs usuallyrespond better to one or two syllable names. If you do want togo for a dramatic and unusual long name, c... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/535266-How-To-Choose-The-Perfect-Dog-Name-For-Your-Puppy.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/944196-How-To-Train-A-Dog-Like-The-Dog-Whisperer-Dog-Training-And-Dog-Obedience-Training.html Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:15:43 -0600 If you are a pet owner and haven't been living under a rock for the last few years, you know who the dog whisperer is. In case you haven't seen the TV show, Cesar Millan is the dog whisperer, the ultimate dog trainer, and each week he is introduced to, and trains in just a few minutes, some of the worst behaved dogs in the world. How does he do it? There are some who would say that his shows are staged, and of course they are to an extent. If you really pay attention to his shows, however, you w... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/944196-How-To-Train-A-Dog-Like-The-Dog-Whisperer-Dog-Training-And-Dog-Obedience-Training.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/160278-Dog-Parks.html Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:39:30 -0600 Dog Parks. What a great idea! Imagine being able to take yourbuddy to a big, open field and letting him or her safely playand run around with dozens of other dogs. What a great way toprovide exercise, especially for those rambunctious, high-energyteenagers that often become destructive and self-employed athome when they have nothing else to do. How many of us have comehome to torn sofa cushions, shredded plants, neighborscomplaining about incessant barking, etc.? Dog parks can provide a wonderfu... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/160278-Dog-Parks.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/882212-Dogs-In-The-Cartoons.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:20:43 -0600 America loves dogs in films and on television. We also seem tolove dogs in the pages of the Sunday funnies and in animation.To list all of the cartoon dogs that have made some kind ofimpact on American pop culture could fill an entire book. Here,however, is a small whos who list of dogs that have beenpopular in cartoons over the years. SandyFans of Harold Grays comic strip Little Orphan Annie fondlyremember Annies dog Sandy. Although Sandy never had much to sayexcept the occasional panel-ending... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/882212-Dogs-In-The-Cartoons.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/875109-How-Big-Dogs-Have-Gotten-a-Bad-Name.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:04:17 -0600 Any dog can be considered dangerous. The breed and size of the dog doesn't actually matter; all dogs have their own personality and traits, which, like us, are often subject to the naturenurture debate. According to the records, however, there do seem to be some dog breeds that are more aggressive and attack more often than others. In the UK, the Dangerous Dogs Act of amended prohibited owning four types of dogs - the type being a key defining factor - which are listed below: Pit Bull Terrier ... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/875109-How-Big-Dogs-Have-Gotten-a-Bad-Name.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/913567-Chocolate-and-Your-Dogs-Health-What-you-should-Know.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:58:52 -0600 Who can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs healthdepends on it! resisting, that is. We humans get to indulgebecause most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quitafter just a few. Give her a chance and she'll down the wholebox of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine's Day, you'reactually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all thechocolates yourself!Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs health? Chocolate, as youknow, is made with cocoa beans. And cocoa beans containmethylx... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/913567-Chocolate-and-Your-Dogs-Health-What-you-should-Know.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/510554-If-You-Own-Two-Dogs-Can-You-Control-Who-s-The-Alpha-Dog.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:12:51 -0600 Dear Mr. Katz:I have two cocker spaniels that are one year apart. The red andwhite female Cassieis almost two and spayed. The buff malePeanut is just one years old and neutered. Peanut wasrescued from a cocker shelter in October of . He isincredibly devoted, a very good listener and quick learner. Heis the ideal dog as he is very eager to please. Cassie on theother hand is the most independent and stubborn dog I have everencountered you've probably seen worse. She used to onlylisten to commands... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/510554-If-You-Own-Two-Dogs-Can-You-Control-Who-s-The-Alpha-Dog.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/260328-Excessive-Dog-Barking-What-You-Can-Do-to-Help-Your-Dog.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:00:13 -0600 First, if your dog barks because it is bored, it needs some exercise. Many dogs will need lots of exercise. Take your time to play with your dog and give it the attention it needs. Dogs that are constantly outside are especially prone to feeling lonely and bored. Give your dog chewing toys to keep it busy. You must also interact with your dog as often as possible. This will also alleviate its loneliness and boredom.Maybe you should consider getting a second dog. Some dogs need company. Sometimes... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/260328-Excessive-Dog-Barking-What-You-Can-Do-to-Help-Your-Dog.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/697694-How-Does-Your-Dog-Think.html Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:23:29 -0600 How Does Your Dog Think? Ever wonder what your dog thinks about?or how he thinks? Maybe his thoughts are like Polaroids-separate pictures of important events both positive andnegative. But your dog isn't as good as you are at linking thepictures together in cause and effect. That's because he's nothuman. He's a different species. Duh!!Sometimes dogs focus onthe wrong variable in a sequence of events. Here's an example.I train dogs for a living and during a meeting of trainers lastyear one traine... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/697694-How-Does-Your-Dog-Think.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/884176-Is-a-Designer-Dog-or-Hybrid-a-Good-Choice.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:32:02 -0600 Ever since they burst on the scene in the s Designer dogs have been in the spotlight and they've been much in demand. Any search through the Internet will bring up thousands of Designer dog web sites. They offer Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, Schnoodles, Puggles, and just about anything else you can imagine. These Designer dogs, or Hybrid mixes as they are called, have also been much in the news, sometimes with unflattering stories. Are they a good choice for potential dog owners?The original hybr... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/884176-Is-a-Designer-Dog-or-Hybrid-a-Good-Choice.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/343645-Obedience-Training-For-A-Dog-Is-Necessary.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:14:39 -0600 For your own peace of mind and for society's sake, obedience training is a must for both you and your pet. Not only that, it will establish a strong bond between the two of you.Training your dog can be a very challenging job to say the least. We all want one of those exceptionally well behaved dogs that seem to understand every word that comes out of their master's mouths. They never misbehave, they never ignore their master's wishes, such as calling them away from another dog at the park, and t... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/343645-Obedience-Training-For-A-Dog-Is-Necessary.html http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/669350-Dog-training-with-a-training-collar-or-choke-collar.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:12:08 -0600 The basic dog training collar goes by many names, includingchoke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collarand slip collar. These training collars are among the mostpopular and most commonly used tools with both amateur andprofessional dog trainers. While a training collar is an effective tool, like any tool itmust be used properly in order to be effective for you and safefor the dog. Among the most important considerations when usinga training collar are:How the collar fits the dog... http://adogisamansbestfriend.com/669350-Dog-training-with-a-training-collar-or-choke-collar.html