June 30th, 2009 | Published in Breeding
Mating: A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle Part 2
Dogs mate early in estrus in association with ovulation. There are three ways to determine when a female dog is ready to mate:
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June 30th, 2009 | Published in Adoption
Adopting A Shelter Dog: More Questions You Must Ask Your Local Animal Shelter
There are too many puppies being born and sold by amateur breeders and not enough homeless dogs being adopted and raised in a good homes with loving families. If you are a true dog lover and have a passion for these animals, consider visiting your local animal shelter instead of purchasing a new puppy from the newspaper or pet store.
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June 29th, 2009 | Published in Breeding
Mating: A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle Part 1
There used to be a time, long ago, when our population was common to have dogs that were hunters which would go out and retrieve game, some were shepherds herding sheep, and others had the job of guarding property. And during these times, man would let their canine workers roam the lands with free reign.
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June 29th, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Children & Puppies: The Best Way To Socialize The New Puppy With Your Kids
Having a new puppy in the house is a very exciting and memorable experience, especially when you have children in the family. However, every interaction between your child and your new puppy must be closely supervised, especially for the first few days after your puppys arrival.
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June 29th, 2009 | Published in Adoption
Adopting A Shelter Dog: Be Prepared To Ask A Lot Of Questions
Do you think you have what it takes to be a true dog lover? If there was one thing that you can do in this world that would greatly contribute to the canine family, would you be willing to sacrifice a little extra time and patience?
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June 28th, 2009 | Published in Adoption
Adopting A Labrador Retriever From The Animal Shelter (5): How To Handle The Ultra-Exuberant Lab
For those ultra-exuberant Labs who have trouble controlling themselves from jumping on people, even after being taught the sit and off commands, a harness and leash in the house can help immensely.
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June 28th, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Children & Puppies: Teaching Your Kids On How To Be A Responsible Dog Owner
As soon as your new puppy arrives at your home for the very first time, you should get started on the training process immediately. Successful puppy training can be a pleasant and rewarding experience to everyone, so long as you start early and remain consistent week after week, month after month, and yes year after year!
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June 28th, 2009 | Published in Breeding
Unusual behavior following a heat cycle (estrus) in the non-pregnant female dog is a common occurrence. This condition is termed false pregnancy (hyperluteoidism, pseudocyesis, pseudo-pregnancy). It is a hormonal imbalance and may cause a wide range of clinical signs.
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June 27th, 2009 | Published in Adoption
Adopting A Labrador Retriever From The Animal Shelter (4): The One Magic Word That Can Train Your Over-Excited Lab
One reason many Labrador Retrievers are abandoned to animal shelters is because they jumped on small children, knocking them over or scaring them. A lot of people don’t understand how to manage jumping and when their Lab gets big, jumping isn’t so cute anymore.
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June 27th, 2009 | Published in Baby & Kids
Children & Puppies: Getting Your Child & New Puppy Off To A Great Start
Nothing is more adorable than seeing a small child and a loving puppy playing happily together. What’s even better to know, is that psychological studies have proven that people who are fortunate enough to grow up with a dog in the family household tend to have happier childhoods.
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