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Protect Your Dog from Dog-Nappings
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Keep an eye on your dog, warns the American Kennel Club. Dog-nappings are on the rise. According to a report available on AKC web site, an increased number of dogs are being taken from parked cars, pet stores, homes and backyards. In fact, three times more dog thefts have been reported in the first three months of 2008 than all of …Read more »
Keep your pet safe with these Halloween safety tips
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Involving your pet in your Halloween activities can be a lot of fun. However, there are several situations to be aware of like preventing your pet from eating chocolate and keeping him safe when trick-or-treaters coming calling. Provide a safe, yet spook-tacular Halloween for your pets with these safety tips: 1. Cancel the candy! For pets, chocolate is a very dangerous toxin. …Read more »
Choose the Right Toy for Your Boston Terrier
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Boston’s, like all dogs, not only enjoy chewing, they need to chew. Especially puppies, which will experience teething as their baby teeth erupt and fall out. Again, there is a vast and seemingly endlessly entertaining selection of dog toys available, and you and your Boston can have a lot of fun selecting favorites. Your healthiest and most long-lasting selections, however, …Read more »
British Survey Names the Top Most Doggone Destructive Dogs
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Chihuahuas are petite, cute and may at times seem to suffer from Napoleonic complexes. But destructive? Yes, according to a survey published on The Daily Telegraph’s website in early September. In fact, the survey found that the itty-bitty Chihuahua came in second among the top-five most destructive dog breeds, just a hair behind the Great Dane. The reported stated that Chihuahuas …Read more »
Choose the Right Toys for Your Beagle
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Dogs, especially puppies, need to gnaw. It helps them explore their world and relieves teething discomfort. That’s where toys come in, unless of course, you want your dog eating your underwear and gobbling your designer handbag. Choose toys that do not have small, easily removable parts, and throw them away aw soon as they start to fall apart. Toys (especially balls) …Read more »
Choose the Right Toys for Your Basset Hound
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Your Basset’s toy chest should not contain any of the following items: · Items with hard, sharp points or attachments that can break off and be dangerous if swallowed. · Shoes or other personal clothing. Offering these items to your puppy will confuse him, by teaching him that it’s okay sometimes to chew your shoes and rip holes in your …Read more »
Games Your Bichon Will Love
06/02/2009 - 09:37
As long as you are playing with him, your Bichon will enjoy about any doggy type activity in which you engage. They like chasing balls, catch, playing with squeaky toys, and a good game of tag or chase. Bichons particularly seem to like to play hide and seek, which is also an excellent way to teach the "Come" command. Hide …Read more »
Doggone Myths: Are Mixed Breeds Healthier than Purebreds?
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Does hybrid vigor, the notion that dogs which are less related have increased fertility and health, really exist? Sure. It just doesn’t occur quite as often as people think because it is more than a matter of not mating the same breed. People assume that as long as the bitch and stud are different breeds, the offspring will be healthy, …Read more »
Creating Harmony Between Your Jack Russell and Your Child
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Assuming that you can commit to the dog for his whole life, you have to decide whether a Parson or Jack Russell Terrier is the right dog for your children. Lots of Russells do live successfully with kids, but you need to consider carefully the traits that make them a poor choice for some families. As we’ve seen, some terriers …Read more »
Choosing the Right Toys, Chews and Supplies for Your Terrier
06/02/2009 - 09:37
You can have some fun choosing toys and chewies while you shop. Well-made chew toys, like Nylabone products, are safe and longer-lasting than cheaper ones. Terriers also like furry toys and squeaky toys, but dispose of damaged toys: plastic eyes, synthetic stuffing and squeakers can injure your dog if he swallows them. Your dog also will need bowls for food …Read more »
