July 4th, 2009 | Published in Adoption
For all the dog lovers out there it goes without saying that a new dog for the family should come from a shelter or breed rescue group. While the shelter works with all breeds that are dropped off, rescue groups work with one specific breed. Both strive to prepare their animals as best possible to be adoptable (training, care, health).
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July 4th, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Dogs & Kids How Dogs Can Help Teach Your Children Responsibility
I feel bad for those parents out there who do not believe in having a dog as a family pet. Some people just do not understand how beneficial it is to have an adorable and loyal companion as a member of the family. Puppies and dogs bring an atmosphere of love into the house and in many cases, promote emotional well-being and even physical healing to people who may be experiencing an ailment.
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July 3rd, 2009 | Published in Breeding
Mating: A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle Part 5
During the first 24 to 48 hours after delivery, take the mother and all puppies to see your vet. The purpose of the examination is to insure healthy puppies with no obvious defects or illnesses, to be sure no puppies are retained in the uterus, to correct vaccination deficiencies, and to give the mother a hormone injection which will aid in contraction of the uterus and removal of the debris from stage 3.
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July 2nd, 2009 | Published in Adoption
Buying A Service Dog What Types Of Service Dogs Can You Adopt?
If you’re lucky enough to be purchasing a dog that was trained to provide a service for people, or a least adopting a dog that was accepted for such training but did not make it for some reason, you are in for a special treat. Most people aren’t even aware that such dogs exist.
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July 2nd, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Dogs & Babies Learn How To Help Your Puppy Adjust To Your New Baby
Bringing a new baby into the household that already has a puppy living in it can prove to be a little difficult at times. You need to understand that a puppy who has been in the house for a while views the home as his territory and when you bring home a small child then this toy-like new person can feel like a threat. There is no best way to prepare for this scenario, however we do have a few suggestions to help your puppy adjust to the new arrival of your baby:
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July 2nd, 2009 | Published in Breeding
Mating: A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle Part 4
When it is time for the female to give birth to her puppies, the 3 stages of birth allow the breeder to accurately assess the condition of both the health of the mother and the puppies. Once the allantoic membrane (or simply called the water-bag) has broken then you know labor is close.
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July 2nd, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Dogs & Babies How To Handle Your Jealous Puppy When The New Baby Arrives
If you’ve had a puppy for sometime now, then you probably realize just how much he loves being the center of attention. Unfortunately, when a family suddenly gives birth to a new baby, this may create a problem of jealousy with your puppy. Your dog may display bad behavior such as barking, pawing, as well as destructive tendencies towards household belongings.
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July 1st, 2009 | Published in Adoption
Buying A Service Dog The Absolute BEST Adult Dog You Could Ever Find
When deciding to add a new adult dog to the family, have you considered purchasing one that is actually retired? What is a retired dog? Simply put, most people never consider finding a companion that used to be of service to other people, such as a guide dog.
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July 1st, 2009 | Published in Breeding
Mating: A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle Part 3
If the future mother is due for vaccinations, have her vaccinated prior to (not during) pregnancy, since vaccines may cause adverse effects on fetal development if given during pregnancy.
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June 30th, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Dogs & Babies 3 Ways To Help Your Puppy Adjust To Your Newborn Baby
Are you having a new baby soon? Congratulations! Bringing a brand new son or daughter into this world is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Your baby is going to make a life-changing addition to your house.
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