June 27th, 2009 |
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Breeding
Dog Breeding Dog Breeding Is Not For Amateurs (Part 2)
If you browse through the free dog sales advertising websites you will notice that there are hundreds of puppies for sale every day. Many of these offers are made by professional breeders who have a reputation for being extremely passionate about what it is they do. On the other hand, most of these puppies for sale that are out there are being offered by people that decided to breed their dogs, but lack the experience needed to make dog breeding a lifelong endeavor.
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June 26th, 2009 |
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Adoption
Adopting A Labrador Retriever From The Animal Shelter (3): How To Keep Your Shelter Lab Happy
The old saying that a tired dog is a good dog never applied to any breed more than the adolescent Labrador Retriever. Labs need so much exercise! This is especially true when they are young adults.
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June 26th, 2009 |
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Baby & Kids
Children & Dog Training: Make Training Fun, Not A Chore
To help your children become involved in training the family puppy, make it fun rather than a chore. One way to do this is to turn it into a game.
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June 26th, 2009 |
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Breeding
Dog Breeding Dog Breeding Is Not For Amateurs (Part 1)
Are you tempted to start breeding your dogs in the hopes of adding a couple of new puppies to the family and/or making a few extra dollars by selling the other pups? I think everyone who owns a dog has thought about it at some time or another. Unfortunately, there are some downsides to breeding your dogs that you may not feel comfortable with.
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June 25th, 2009 |
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Baby & Kids
I was lucky – my Beagle-mix (Chloe) adjusted to our new baby well. In fact, she would scratch at the bedroom door every time my daughter, Sophie, cried – just in case I was able to tune out the walls (not a chance!). Chloe would also leave my warm bed to lie on the couch with us during those middle-of-the-night feedings.
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June 25th, 2009 |
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Adoption
Adopting A Labrador Retriever From The Animal Shelter (2): Why Bad Behavior Is Actually A Good Thing!
If you adopt an adult Lab from a shelter or rescue group, you certainly can’t go back in time to puppyhood to avoid behavior problems. But don’t despair! Your Lab can still learn how to behave.
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June 24th, 2009 |
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Adoption
Adopting A Labrador Retriever From The Animal Shelter (1): Why Were These Wonderful Family Dogs Given Up?
An adolescent dog is a hard sell for adoption, even if they are the types of pets considered to be ideal for family living, such as the Labrador Retriever. And when people do make the commitment to bring home a large, enthusiastic canine that hasn’t learned any manners yet, regret may set in quickly.
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June 1st, 2009 |
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Dog Training
You may not be the type of dog owner who spends a lot of time training your pooch. It’s quite alright (most dog owners do not have the time). However, there are two basic commands that could literally save your puppy’s life and only takes a few minutes each day to instruct. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 |
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Dog Training
You give your dog food and shelter in order to keep him alive. But there are three other things that he needs in order to stay healthy, happy, and improve the quality of his life. First, he needs regular exercise to keep his body in shape. Second, his mind needs to be stimulated to keep him alert and occupied. And third, he needs to be socialized continually in order for him to stay confident and happy. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 |
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Dog Training
Your dog has finally reached his adulthood and this means that the period of training, adjusting, socializing, and more training have come to a stopping point (for the most part, that is). Read the rest of this entry »
