Posts Tagged ‘puppies’

If you’re thinking about bringing a new canine home for your family, consider adopting one from a shelter. You’ll find shelters are filled with dogs that would make ideal companions if given the chance. Some are there because they became lost and were unable to find their way home. Others are there because their previous owners were unable to continue caring for them (e.g. they moved into an apartment with a “no pet” policy). A reputable shelter will take the time to make sure a pet in their care is a good match for you and your family.

This article will provide five important tips for adopting a shelter dog. The following suggestions will help ensure you bring home a healthy, happy, and affectionate canine. Read the rest of this entry »

The Yorktese is also known as the Morkie, Yorkie & Maltese Mix, Yorkteses, Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese Hybrid

Description: The Yorktese love to run around in the yard and sit in your lap while you watch t.v. or a movie. This toy breed is becoming one of the most popular hybrid breeds in all of America. They love to sleep at night with you in bed and will also take naps with you during the day. They are very loyal and love all the attention your willing to give them. Read the rest of this entry »

History: Settlers on the isle of Newfoundland, Canada, are responsible for helping to develop the Labrador breed. The progenitor of the Labrador Retriever was the St. John’s Water Dog, which also gave rise to the Newfoundland.

The St. John’s Water Dog was used by fishermen on the island to help bring in their nets. The St. John’s Water Dog was taken to England in the 1800s, but it was not until later that the Labrador breed began to emerge on its own.

This is due mostly to the fact that the Earls of Malmesbury worked to refine the breed and promote it. Because of their efforts, the Labrador Retriever won recognition as a separate breed in the late 19th century. Read the rest of this entry »

Training a puppy requires an extra level of patience and diligence. Puppies, by nature, are playful and slightly unruly. Controlling their activity and focusing their attention is often challenging, especially if you’re trying to do so in an environment that offers distractions. The benefit is that investing the time and effort to train your pup helps him learn how to be a better companion to you and your family.

There are a few ground rules to follow when training puppies – and even adult canines. In this article, we’ll explore four of the most important. Read the rest of this entry »

It isn’t that you will no longer need a dog leash when you buy a dog harness. You actually use it along with the leash. It seems like many dog owners are most comfortable with the leash attached to their canine’s collar. But you have probably never realized how uncomfortable a leash can be when you pull on it and it digs painfully into your dog’s throat. You could compare it to someone pulling hard on a cord tied around your own leg. You know that would not feel very good, don’t you? So consider how your dog feels when you pull on the leash around his neck. It digs uncomfortably into a tender area. And as painful as it can be, it can also be bad for your dog’s health. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs, especially puppies, should be taught where the right place for relieving themselves is when they come to live with you. Unfortunately, just like babies, they don’t come already housebroken. That will be your delightful job. Here are a few tips to help your potty training efforts go more smoothly.

Now, we have all heard terrible stories about the perils of housebreaking a puppy. Sure, you may get frustrated every once in a while but do your best not to let it get in the way of your primary goal – keeping puppy from pooing and peeing all over the house. When it comes to being consistent, this is where many dog owners have troubles.

What exactly does this mean? Well, when you take puppy outside to do his business, take the same route, use the same commands and praise him when he starts to go and when he finishes. Some owners like to stand indoors, especially when it is raining or very cold. The problem with that method is that a puppy might associate going to the bathroom with being left outside alone. This can set you up to find smelly "presents" all over the house. Your dog will either use the bathroom in his crate or elsewhere so he doesn’t have to go outdoors.

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