Grooming your puppy
Grooming your puppy is so much more than just making the coat look nice and shiny. Grooming can also be a good way to bond with your dog, and it’s important to get him used to it from an early age. Many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate petting, another source of affection...
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Dental care for your dog
Dental hygiene is often ignored in the dog, yet keeping teeth and gums clean is an important part of your dog’s overall health. Periodontal disease starts as bacteria and plaque on teeth and progresses into a disease that can cause tooth decay, bleeding gums, tooth loss, and even damage to the...
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Choosing the right dog harness
harness can be used on virtually any dog instead of a dog collar. Dog harnesses make it simpler for you to control a pulling dog, and the harness is more comfortable for the dog.A basic dog harness goes around your dog’s chest and front legs. The clip for the leash is usually centered between...
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Home made treats
The popularity of gourmet, “all natural” treats is growing. Dog treats made with the same ingredients found in our own food are a welcome change from the commercial brands of dog biscuits. Gourmet treats are a big hit with dog owners who prefer alternative all-natural pet diets, and also...
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Cleaning your dog’s ears
Clean ears are much less prone to developing ear trouble, do check your dog’s ears regularly. We recommend making it part of your weekly grooming session. This also ensures catching any ear complaints early, an advantage because they can be difficult to eradicate once established.
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Feeding your puppy
The nutrient requirements of puppies are greater than those for an adult dog. Your puppy is dependent on you to provide a diet that is complete and balanced for optimum nutrition during it’s stage of rapid growth. For this reason, a food specially designed for puppies is recommended. No additional...
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On the road: Car travel with your dog
With a little preparation, taking your dog along for the ride can be a rewarding experience for both of you.
Preparation: Getting used to the car
Let your puppy become accustomed to riding in a car gradually. There are a few simple things you can do to ease the uninitiated pet into a comfortable travel...
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Positive training: An introduction to Clicker training
What is Clicker Training?
Clicker Training, a positive reinforcement method of animal training. What we are now call clicker training, and many think of as a new is actually an application of behavior analysis that was initially invented and developed in the sixties by Keller Breland, Marian Breland...
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