July 31st, 2009 by Thomas
Have a lab puppy. Need some tips. He’s house trained, that wasn’t hard. But I’m having trouble with him nipping peoples hands while playing. It’s not fear biting or even a bite. when you play with him he will nip at your hands. Tail wagging and all that .Friendly dog I just don’t want him putting teeth on people.
July 31st, 2009 by Thomas
There is an 8 month old puppy, who has worms. The doctors say he will be better in hopefully 10 days. The issue is, no animal shelter will take him, because they don’t want him to infect the other dogs. If you know anywhere that would take him, care for him, and not euthanize him, i would really appreciate any fed back 
Thank you so much!!
July 29th, 2009 by Thomas
This Dog training video is about guard dogs, attack dogs, personal protection dogs, killer dogs, or whatever type of training a dog trainer may call it. In reality this video is about a well trained black german shepherd (shepard, shepperd, Sheppard) some people spell german shepherd wrong! A well trained Doberman pincher and guard dog training done on a Rottweiler or rottie. Guard dog training and attack dog training is a serious business, so be sure to choose a qualified dog trainer. There …
July 25th, 2009 by Thomas
I want to get a Pomeranian puppy but I have no clue on how to take care of one. Can anybody help?
Thanks! And if you can think of a cute name for a Pomeranian puppy throw that in your answer to please.
July 24th, 2009 by Thomas
I saw on TV that a woman was able to have the trainer take the puppy for a week and then bring home a well behaved pupppy. He then trained the owner how to interact with the pup to maintain the behaviors. Dont have a lot of money but Imm desperate. Petsmart is not cutting it. Cant find anything thru online search engine. Live in Upstate NY…Thanks
July 24th, 2009 by Thomas
I’ve been looking into methods for training my new puppy. Does anyone have experience with the Leerburg Puppy Training DVD 8 weeks to 8 months?
July 20th, 2009 by Thomas
I want to learn all that I can before I actually bring my puppy home, so I would like to know what books, videos, websites, etc. are good for teaching puppy training (house-breaking is not an issue as I’ve covered this already, mostly ‘tricks’ and such) for a first-time owner (JRT). Any suggestions are appreciated Thanks
July 19th, 2009 by Thomas
The main thing about dog care and dog grooming is the benefits are enormous, from the happiness and health of your dog to the enjoyment and saving made by you, these are just a couple of examples, and below is an extract from a chapter entitled ‘The Benefits of Grooming’ from The Perfect Dog Grooming Guide by Alan Brown which I feel shows the benefits that can be gained through grooming and dog care, some of which are too easily overlooked or underrated by many dog owners;
The first thing I would like to drawer your attention to, and to end any rumors that you may have heard is that grooming your dog does improve their health in many ways which we will mention a little more through this chapter. As well as this benefit you will also find that your relationship with your dog and the affection they show you will be somewhat increased. Also through grooming your dog you will come to know them better and have the opportunity to spot possible health issues that may have gone unnoticed previously.
So let us break these benefits down a little and go through them piece by piece; reverting to the health benefits we mentioned, firstly when we think dog care and grooming we immediately think of brushing our dog so let´s start there. When you brush your dog you remove all the dead hair from their coat, leaving only the healthy, this eliminates many of the bad odors emitted by your dog’s coat, as well as helps to keep them cooler, looks cleaner and reduces your dogs scratching and itching.
To make grooming your dogs coat easier and to help maintain the goodness reached through grooming it is advisable to bathe your dog and use a quality dog shampoo regularly – although you must pay attention to over bathing your dog, like humans you can easily strip the natural oils from the coat and reduce the healthiness that way. We mentioned dog shampoo, and that was deliberately mentioned, as human shampoo contains different ingredients and must not be used on our poets under any circumstances.
Another benefit of grooming or brushing the coat is the stimulation it causes to the blood flow which in turn increases and improves the blood supply to the hair follicles and aids the overall health of the dog’s coat. Also brushing has a similar effect as massage and can aid the stimulation of the lymphatic node which is another means of improving your dog’s health, and we shall cover this a little more in another chapter.
Grooming also consists of dental hygiene and care of the eyes and ears…
This shows how dog care is not only good for your dog, but for you also, and you can benefit a whole lot more from the content of The Perfect Dog grooming Guide which can be seen at www.Perfect-Dog-Grooming.com.
July 18th, 2009 by Thomas
i love dogs so much. and i cant wait till i start my dog training class. its for 8 weeks every monday night for an hour and a half. after i get my certification i’m gonna work at maybe petsmart. is there anyone who knows how much ill get paid?
July 13th, 2009 by Thomas
I don’t want him to be able to just go to the bathroom everywhere at the dog day care and then come home and do that in the house, what do you think? He’s 10 weeks old.
The dogs at these places are required to have had their shots, is there still that much of a risk?
July 9th, 2009 by Thomas
I live in the San Francisco Bay area (Palo Alto area). One of my clients has asked if I would like to take care of her beautiful home and her dog for 2 &1/2 days. Involves light gardening, walking dog 3X per day and staying overnight. How much is appropriate to charge?
July 8th, 2009 by Thomas
We all love our dogs, and this alone is a good enough reason to care for our dog, but there are many other reasons that we should all offer dog care to our pets, for example the health and happiness of our dog is the first thing to be noticed, and secondly learning how to provide this dog care yourself will increase your relationship and bond no end.
There are many online resources for dog care available, but I would like to show you a few extracts from a book that has everything rolled into one on the way of dog grooming and explain how to´s, techniques, tips and an explanation of the benefits for you and you dog that can be obtained through correct dog care at home.
We all know that there is more to dog care than a brush through there coat – although this is an important part of dog care I would like to drawer your attention to other areas and activities that can result in the mentioned benefits and play a great part in dog care;
Eyes and Ears –
Once you have mastered grooming the coat you can move on to the next stage of grooming, caring for the eyes and ears – again this is not a difficult task, but requires a little more care than the coat. As with humans the eyes, and especially the ears are delicate organs in a dog and we have to be sure we can help our dog benefit, minimize the risks, and at the same time ensure we are not creating any danger for our pet.
Eye Care
The importance of eye care is something that many dog owners do not take into consideration as much as should be, the general eye infections suffered by dogs are caused by bacteria which has been allowed to seep into the eye, so regular cleaning is a must – also whilst cleaning will be the best opportunity to identify the most common eye problem for our pets, Conjunctivitis, this can be noticed by a redness around the eye and a greenish, or yellowish discharge…
Dental Hygiene – A part of dog care many owners omit!
Much of the dental hygiene crosses from grooming into health care, I have tried to separate the two but parts go hand in hand, however there will be another book in the series shortly that will cover health care and mouth issues in your pet deeper, for now we will try to keep with the grooming topic, and base this section around dental hygiene for a healthier, and better looking dog without too much consideration for the health issues – although these are a main factor in dental and mouth care…
And also the nails and paws are a main part of grooming when you look to dog care to show your pet you love them. Learn more about all these topics and much more with the help of ‘The Perfect Dog Grooming Guide’ which can be seen at www.Perfect-Dog-Grooming.com.
July 7th, 2009 by Thomas
Every dog has to go through it, every dog most probably hates it as much as anyone else does, but the fact of the matter is that your dog will show sick symptoms once in a while and will become ill. This is natural for a dog or any other animal, they all get sick and there’s nothing anyone can do to prevent it.
On the other hand there are ways in which you can ease the suffering a bit for your dog and help them get the fast paced recovery they deserve. There are probably many different home remedies for helping you dog get better, but often if any are going to work then it will be the suggestions or medication your vet will give your after a diagnosis of your dog, so when you fear your dog is ill you should take them to the vet as soon as possible.
Ok, so let’s now look at some of the more popular of the hundreds of symptoms that your dog may be feeling.
Not wanting to move
Many dogs when ill wont want to move very far, have pain in moving, refusing to exercise, limping or has signs or injured paw/leg, or just general decreased agility. Theses can all be signs of illness or injury and should be watched out for.
Discharge
This may seem an obvious choice but many dog owners fail to notice discharge from eyes, nose, and ears. These should only normally be a worry if the discharge is coloured.
Appetite
A dog’s loss of appetite is a good well recognised symptom of illness as well as over eating without weight gain, sudden weight loss, or diarrhoea. Keep an eye on your dog’s diet and food habits to make this easier to recognise when it happens.
Itching and Scratching
Itching or scratching and trying to rub themselves up against furniture can be symptoms of bad skin or new pests on the scene. At this time your dog may be feeling ill or unwell or have it to come.
Mouth Problems
Bleeding or soar looking gums, along with discoloured teeth or teeth loss all need to be diagnosed properly by a vet and could be due to a more serious illnesses.
July 6th, 2009 by Thomas
I am not asking for information on a specific training classe. If you’ve brought your puppy to ANY training class, could you please let me know how much it cost for how many weeks and how long one session was.
July 5th, 2009 by Thomas
If you have young children at home there is no doubt you know how wonderful the experience of bringing home a new puppy can be. Watching your kids’ faces light up with smiles and watching them play with their new friend is heartwarming. However, your children will need to be taught how to properly take care of their new pets. Here are a few tips for you and your kids to help you take the best care of your puppy that you can.
The first tip for taking care of your puppy is to make sure that you keep your puppy warm. Puppies can’t regulate their body temperatures so they need to be kept warm as much as possible. The best way to do this is to use an electric blanket that warms up. Place this under half of your puppy’s bedding. If your pup gets overheated he or she can move to the unheated side to bring down their temperature.
If you have a whole litter of puppies you’ll want to start to find them each good homes by around 8 weeks old. By this time the pups are no longer completely dependent on their mom for food, as they are able to eat puppy chow. If you are looking to bring a puppy home this is the age you want your puppy to be. Before you bring him or her home you’ll want to make sure that you have all that you need ready for your new furry friend.
You’ll need to have a place where your pet can sleep, eat, and do other activities safely. You should pick a corner of your home that is out of the way and make sure you mark it off so your puppy can’t get out. This is to help keep your new family member safe and secure. This will also keep your puppy from teething on your things, such as your shoes.
Your puppy will need a comfortable place to sleep as well. One of the most comfortable beds you can make for your pup is a cardboard box that is cut to be low walled. Your puppy will be able to get in and out of bed easily while they are still very young.
It’s no surprise that puppies crave a lot of attention. One of the best puppy care tips is to take some time out of your day and just play around with your puppy. Your puppy may not like your children or other pets right off the bat. You should try and allow them to play around one another in a setting where you can keep your eye on your puppy and your kids. After a short time your puppy will love their new playmates and have a lot of fun with them.
It’s important to take your puppy to the vet for all of his vaccinations and checkups. Make sure your pup is always up to date on his or her vaccinations or else your puppy could contract a disease that could seriously injure your dog or even be fatal.
Remember that the best thing you can do for your puppy is to love him or her and spend time with them. Taking care of a puppy can be a lot of work, but the rewards are well worth the work. These are just a few tips to help you and your family gives your brand new puppy all the care and love he or she needs to be a genuine part of your family.
July 4th, 2009 by Thomas
My neighbor has puppies and I want one, but I know my Dad will say no. I want to prove I’m resposible and can take care of a dog, but am not sure how to approach him about it.
July 1st, 2009 by Thomas
I just got a Shetland Sheepdog. He is 11 weeks old. I want a good puppy training class. My vet has one and I know Petsmart does one. Any thoughts would be welcomed.
