From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Dogs Allergies and Health Issues

October 27, 2009 Health and Wellness

The Top 10 Humane Health Issues That Affect Dogs as Well. // The itchy, watery eyes and constant ka-chooing are all signs that fall has arrived. With pollen counts high and your pooch shedding his summer coat, if you are sufferer of allergies, you have no shot at surviving without some sort of anti-histamine. Most [...]

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Adopting A Shelter Dog

October 23, 2009 Shelter dogs and rescue

Advantages of Shelter Adoptions ! Some people could never entertain the thought of adopting a dog from a rescue or shelter while others couldn’t dream of paying thousands of dollars for pedigree papers. Adopting a dog from a shelter is a loving act and also less costly. And while adopting from a shelter is incredible [...]

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Adopt A Shelter Dog – Max and Jennifer’ Story

October 20, 2009 Shelter dogs and rescue

While going through a miscarriage in late 2006, many people would console me by saying that I had an “angel in heaven”. But, that was not the first time I heard that sentiment. Although that was my first miscarriage (and pregnancy), my first angel in heaven was my dog, Max. I can’t explain what he meant [...]

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Adopt A Shelter Dog

October 18, 2009 Shelter dogs and rescue

Adopt A Shelter Dog  – October National Month It’s not widely known but October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. So if you are looking for a new best friend, there’s no better time to visit your local shelter. Keep in mind that a dog in a shelter is probably not at its best. [...]

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Training your Dog and Your Children: How to Make Sure They Get Along

October 10, 2009 Tips To Solve Behavior Issues

Personally, I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t have a dog to care for. Since I was a young girl, dogs have been my constant companion. I’m embarrassed to say however, that as a young child I really had no clue how to really care for my pets. It’s no wonder [...]

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Separation Anxiety and Your Young Puppy Dog

October 3, 2009 Tips To Solve Behavior Issues

How to Train Your Pup When He Gets Anxious Staying Alone It’s inevitable. When you brought home your new puppy, you spent every waking moment with her. Petting, hugging, kissing and caressing, playing, pushing, feeding and training. Then it is back to real life. You have to go to work. Rather chocking for your pup. [...]

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Dog Body Language – Wondering What is Going On In Your Dog’s Mind? Watch His Body!

October 2, 2009 Tips To Solve Behavior Issues

Reading Your Dog’s Body Language – The  Key To Communicate and Understand Each Other. There are ways for us to read into our dog’s minds.  Dogs have a language and express themselves with their body. To read a dog’s body language takes a little bit of experience but once you are familiar with common dog [...]

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Shy, Fearful or Abused Dog – Tips To Train Your Dog and Help Him Enjoy Life

October 1, 2009 Tips To Solve Behavior Issues

First Build Your  Dog’s Confidence My childhood dog was a shelty-husky mix named Max. Badly abused and beaten, he was fearful of just about everything and anyone. He used to shake if someone new tried to go near him, never mind pet him. When we first adopted him, we worked with a dog therapist to [...]

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