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Being faced with the prospect of giving away your beloved dog can be very traumatic. Of course, nobody adopts a pet with the intention of giving it away. But often our life changes course, sometimes unexpectedly, and we are forced to find our dear dog a new home. Maybe you have to give away your [...]
June 13th, 2009 | Posted in dog adoption, finding dog a new home | No Comments
Deciding to bring a puppy into your family unit is a responsibility that should not be taken casually. Most dog breeds live between 10 to 15 years. Your puppy will be with you for a long time to come and getting a puppy is not a choice that should be taken without due consideration.
June 3rd, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, dog training | No Comments
Every home needs a dog as most probably they are the most adorable and enjoyable companions one could hope for. Though all dogs are loyal and lovable, some people come to a conclusion that only a thoroughbred, complete with papers would do for them and go through classified and pet shops to find a picture perfect dog.
May 29th, 2009 | Posted in dog adoption, dogs, responsible dog ownership | No Comments
I love dogs and I am sure you do to! True to the saying, dogs are mans best friend, the great thing is it works the other way too. The best way to obtain a new friend is to adopt. This gives life to an otherwise bleak future. Before you take the plunge there are [...]
May 15th, 2009 | Posted in dog adoption, dog training | No Comments
We all know, each dog or breed of a dog has its own particular characteristics and one of them is its disposition. As a result, you can trust on this information to help you select a dog whose attitude and disposition match your own. Some smaller dogs are known to be feisty and noisy, while some larger dogs are quiet and tranquil.
May 10th, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, dog training, dogs | No Comments
To get an extra cup of coffee or any drinks as well as adding extra toppings to your pizza is just something that most individuals would really love to do, nonetheless, having to choose a big dog won’t always guarantee you of all or most of the advantages. The requirements of each dog breed vary according to their background.
May 10th, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, dogs | No Comments
If you grew up having dogs in the house, maybe you already have some idea of what kind of pet you really want. In that case, picking out an ideal pet will be a lot easier for you. Just make sure you take responsible pet care into consideration when you go to pick it out.
May 8th, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, dogs, responsible dog ownership | No Comments
Training a dog requires many hours of dedication and patience. A rescued dog will require double the patience and dedication to achieve the desired results. All of the hard work will be rewarded in the end.
Spaying and neutering has been common practice for a few decades, unplanned births continue to occur. The result is that [...]
May 2nd, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, dog adoption, dog behaviour, dog training, dog training basics, rescued dog | No Comments
So, you’re thinking about getting a pet dog to bring home, eh? Well, in choosing breed of dog, you also need to consider a lot of things like what kind of dog is best when you have kids, what kind of dog breed is best when you are living in a very rough neighborhood. If [...]
May 1st, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, responsible dog ownership | No Comments
The second part of this article on small dog breeds covers small dogs in the non-sporting, toy, terrier, and herding groups.
Terrier Dogs
Terriers were bred for the hunt - foxes, rats, rabbits, and even badgers, otters, and river rats. Instead of the hunters of old, most terriers today are bred as pets. And with their loyal [...]
April 13th, 2009 | Posted in choosing the right dog, small dog breeds | No Comments