Archive for June, 2011


Teaching Your Dog to “Leave It”

Teaching your dog the “leave it” command is much better than just yelling “no” for everything you don’t want your dog to do. If he hears the word” no” too many times, then all that will happen is that he will tune you out when he hears it, and that could be a bad thing in a life or death situation.

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Tips for Stress Free Traveling With Your Dog

Everybody loves a vacation and your dog is no exception. Whether traveling by car or train, summer or winter, you and your best friend can travel in comfort. Follow these simple tips and your trip should be stress free.

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Teaching Your Dog to “Go To Your Place”

The “go to your place” command is a great tool for getting your dog out from underfoot when necessary. It helps to make him a good family member and he could even grow to like his “place” because he knows it is his and his alone. One thing to note is when the dog is in his place, then no one should go bother him, because this is supposed to be his place to go and no one else’s.

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How to Teach Your Dog to Shake Hands

Dog guardians often discover that teaching their dogs to shake hands is simple and fun. The dogs easily learn the trick and love the additional attention that they get from training sessions.

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Are Vegetables Good For Dogs?

The benefits of adding raw fruit and vegetables your dog’s diet are wide and varied. Healthier, cleaner teeth and gums, improved breath, stronger immune systems and a milder body odor are among the most commonly reported. Each combination is as unique as our pets but the positive results are clear.

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Hot Weather Safety Tips For Dogs

Summer is a great time for having fun with your dog. Lots of us are able to spend more time with our dogs doing outdoor things. We may have vacation time, more daylight in the evenings, and it’s just nicer to do things when it’s warm. But hot weather can also have some dangers for dogs Here are some hot weather safety tips for you to keep in mind for your dog.

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Water Safety Tips For Dogs

If you follow these water safety tips for your dog then you should both have a great time when you go for a dip.

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Playing With Your Senior Dog

Is there any face more dear than the graying muzzle of an elderly dog?  Your dog may be getting older, yet he still enjoys many of the same things he did when he was younger.  Just because a dog is getting a little older doesn’t mean he can’t still have fun playing!  In fact, your [...]

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