28 Feb

Aggressive Behavior In Jack Russell Terriers

Punishment is not a solution in canine aggression problem. Here’s some tips on how to correct it…

Jack russell terriers are small yet known to be absolutely fearless and strong-willed breed of dog. Their strong personality is makes them perfect working terriers used to bolt fox from their dens. Jack russell terriers are also used on ground-dwelling quarry such as groundhog, badger and red and grey fox. Yes, their strong personality is highly beneficial but this may lead to aggression when they are not properly socialized.

There are many reasons for a dog to become aggressive. The environment in which a dog thrives has a great role in developing this behavior problem. Living conditions, lack of socialization, inappropriate method of training, excessive punishment and being threatened by other dogs and humans are some of the things that can influence canine aggression.

09 Feb

The Proper Way To Walk Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a good dose of walk daily. Find out tips on how to walk your pet properly…

Cavalier king charles spaniels can get a lot of their exercise needs from play, however, just like other dog breeds, play will not suffice their natural instinct to walk. As owner, you definitely know that these lively little dogs need daily walk to keep their sanity intact in addition to getting fresh air and exercise. Walking is beneficial not only to your cavalier but to you as well.

16 Dec

Popular Designer Dog Breeds

List of Popular Dog Breeds. News Designer Dog Popular List

If you have been following the latest trends and changes in dog breeding you may have come across the term “Designer Dogs”.

These are, in fact, simply mixed breeds that are crossed to produce a specific physical appearance, usually easily identified as a cross between the two breeds. The breeders attempt to include only the desirable traits of the two parents while minimizing the chance of physical or health issues between the cross.
 
Some of the more common or popular designer dogs are:

Labradoodle :
A cross between a Labrador retriever and a Standard Poodle. Considered to have the non-shedding and easy care coat of a poodle combined with the poodle’s intelligence and the wonderful, loving personality of the Lab.

13 Sep

Cancer in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Ever Heard Of It?

Cancer is common in dogs as much as it is in humans. Learn more about cancer and how it affects the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel…

Ever heard about cancer in dogs? You heard it right. Cancer as the most feared and dreaded disease of human beings also occurs in dogs. Because of this killer disease’s unpredictability, we cannot really tell which dog breeds will be susceptible to cancer. Even the tiny Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can have it forming in or on their bodies.

In the case of dogs, oral cancer is most common type that can affect them. Oral cancer forms in two areas : in the mouth or in the nasal cavity. Each area has its own symptoms to look out for and can be deadly if left untreated.

23 Jul

Dogs: Some Terrier Dogs That You Would Find Interesting

The personality of a lively child put into dog- this might be a good
way of describing the general personality of terriers. But as it
appears, that still would not justify their temperaments.

23 Jul

Dogs: The Popular Pet and Lap Dog - Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire terriers, or Yorkies, originated from Scotland but bred
in England. They were molded to hunt rats, but nowadays they are
popular as pets. In fact, their variety was one of the Top Dog Breeds
of 2005.

07 Jun

Great Danes: Different Methods Of Training

Discover useful information on dog training methods…

Despite their distinguishable giant and powerful built, Great Danes are generally gentle and friendly dogs. People who discovered the true nature of Great Danes can’t help but admire and love them. They are kind, sweet and affectionate. They are also playful and patient with children. Great Danes are indeed four-legged giants a man could have for a bestfriend.

However, despite this breed’s remarkable gentleness, they do need training just like any other dog breeds. Dog training is essential because through this process, a dog is taught to perform and master certain behaviors in order to make your dog a well-behaved one. Training a dog can be done in a lot of ways regardless of the purpose of the training - obedience, behavior, activity training or other specialized training.

07 Feb

Dog Training Guide On Debarking Surgery

One of the most controversial subjects in the field of dog training is the question of debarking surgery. Debarking surgery is a procedure designed to minimize the volume of a dog’s bark. It is generally used by those with dogs who have both a loud bark and a tendency to bark incessantly. The procedure is most commonly used on very loud larger dog breeds. Shetlands and collies, for instance, make up a large percentage of those dogs subjected to the surgery.The procedure generally requires the use of a general anesthesia and involves punching, cutting or otherwise manipulating the tissue around a dog’s vocal chords to soften or significantly reduce his ability to bark. Access the areas targeted during the surgery can come either through the dog’s mouth or via an incision on the dog’s neck.