How To Choose Unique Dog Names That You And Your Pet Will Love

One of the most anticipated parts of getting a new dog is giving it a name. You spend a lot of time thinking about a unique dog name. You can always go for the common names such as Max, Buddy, Lady, Sam, Lucy and others. The problem with choosing a common name for your dog is that when you are in a park there will be several dogs there with the same name as your dog. This is why it is better to go for unique dog names. A unique way to name your...

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Start a Dog Walking Club and Turn Your Walks Into Social Gatherings

Starting a dog walking club is a great way to make turn your daily walk into a social event for both your furry friend, and yourself. Making it a group event can also help ensure you don't skip days, and that both you and your dog get out and get the exercise you need. If you can make new friends in the mean time, and help socialize your dog, then that is just an added bonus! For many people, getting up to walk their dog is a chore, that can...

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8 Pet Care Tips for Dog Owners

Being a dog owner is a real joy. It promises years of pleasure and companionship to owner and dog alike. But it is also a heavy responsibility and a long-term commitment. Below are eight tips on how to care for that "friend" to which you have made such a commitment. 1. Keep Up-to-date on Rabies and Other Vaccinations This is vital to your dog's well-being. Rabies is still a threat to our pets. Every summer brings reports of findings of...

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Jackets and Sweaters for Dogs - Do They Need Them?

Whether or not a dog needs a sweater or a jacket depends entirely on the dog's breed and age. Breed wise, there are many who are used to extremely cold climates and don't need any extra protection. Most pet dogs are made to wear sweaters and jackets because they are - pet dogs. Like with anything else they need food, water and shelter, they are protected against harsh climates by their pet parents. Sometimes these decisions are more emotional...

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Keeping Your Pit Bull Socialized And Friendly

Pit Bulls are naturally friendly dogs. They are smart, loyal and highly trainable. The key to having a friendly pit bull is to be friendly yourself. You must be a cheerful and loving pet parent in order to have a friendly and loving pet. If you are a person who is not home much or who doesn't really want an active dog, you should not get a Pit Bull to begin with. Pit Bulls are active, athletic dogs who want to spend a lot of time with their...

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Is It Advisable to Leave Your German Shepherd With Kids?

How safe is leaving a German shepherd with kids? Children all over the world love dogs as pet and yours should not be any different. If you bring a puppy when your kid is small, it can grow along with your kid and establish bonds of love and trust. The behavior pf this dog with kids is mostly loving and patient and is considered extremely safe. These are intelligent breed of dogs and are affectionate by nature. Most dogs with kids will not openly display their affection and will be very protective when the kid is playing. Although it is...

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Save Lives - Prevent Parvo

Parvo. It's a word that strikes fear to the hearts of shelter and rescue workers. Parvo is a disease that attacks a dog's gastro-intestinal tract and then moves into its bone marrow. When treated at home, survival rates are less than 50%. When treated with I.V. therapy in an animal hospital, survival rates are still only 80 to 90%. Our vet called it "The Meanest Guy in Town." Spring is a time of high incidence...probably because it is "puppy...

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Top 20 best quotes about dogs by the famous personalities of the world

As all of us knows about the friendship of Dogs with human being. Every one referred the moment of his life to the loved one and also the behavior of dogs always quoted by the famous personalities of the world. in this article we selected 15 best quotes and saying about our four leg buddy by the famous people all over the world. 1.     "You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and...

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Dog Games - Top 5 Games That Will Tire Your Dog Out

Playing dog games with your canine pet provides your beloved with his much needed physical and mental stimulation. This also gives you the benefit of reinforcing his obedience training in a fun way as you establish a deeper relationship with him. However, not every dog is thrilled with playing ordinary fetch all the time especially if he is very intelligent. Many dog breeders, vets, and trainers agree that the best dog games are those that...

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5 Questions To Ask A Dog Breeder

Getting a new puppy is always exciting but there are a few questions you want to ask your breeder before you take your puppy home. In this article I want to discuss five of those questions for you. 1. Genetic testing This is an important one. Has your puppy's parents been tested for the genetic problems that may occur in this breed of dog? And if you're considering a breed that can have hip dysplasia have the parents been OFA'd and if so...

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Tips For Socializing Your Dog

Socialization for a dog is very important and it's something that must be done when the dog is young. Quite often people think they're doing the right things when it comes to socialization but they are actually not because they don't know exactly what socialization means. I will start off by telling you that the period of socialization for a young pup is from birth to 20 weeks of age. If your dog doesn't get socialize with other people,...

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Good Dog Breeds for Families

Everyone has their preferences on great dog breeds,but you have to admit that not all dogs are created equal. Some breeds are more prone to violence and dog bite claims than others. Have you or a friend ever been bitten by a dog? It certainly hurts, but it can get the owner into a world of trouble with the law. Here are the breeds with the highest dog bite statistics: 1. Pit bulls Pit bulls are cute, but are also notorious for dog bite claims...

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