Counting Calories for Your Dog

With nearly half of our dogs weighing in on the heavy side, it's no surprise, then, that obesity-related conditions are on the rise within the pet population. These conditions include diabetes mellitus and orthopedic, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, immune and reproductive disorders. These can be devastating conditions for your dog to live with.

The Good The Bad-Puppy Training Pads

Puppy and adult dog training pads offer a bit of relief for dog owners, while some training pads offer no hope it all, there are those such as, Clean Go and Pet Gold that take care of all the puppy messes.

Who Else Wants A Well Trained And Obedient Dog?

Dog training really boils down to following a few important steps. Learn how to train your dog by applying proven, useable, easy methods that have been used by thousands of dog owners.

Make Sure You Take Care Of Your Dog's Teeth

Of course your dog has become a very important and loved member of your family. He provides companionship and devotion to you without asking for very much in return. Like me you want your dog to stay around for as long as possible, so keeping him healthy is important isn't it?

Natural Treatments to Rid Your Dog of Ticks and Fleas

Not only are ticks and fleas an annoyance for your dog and for you, unfortunately they can cause health problems. There are many different powders and sprays out there, but with their chemical-based formulas, they could be harmful to the pet's health or to yours.

How To Stop Your Puppy Chewing On Everything!

Puppies chew, it's just a fact of life. But knowing it's normal doesn't make it any less frustrating. Find out how to protect your possessions and teach your puppy to chew on his own things.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Training Your Dog

Positive reinforcement alone will not carry all of your training. Training a dog takes a lot of hard work and effort, and new trainers should be wary of falling into areas that will hinder training. To be efficient with everything new you teach your dog, you should avoid being inconsistent or becoming impatient. If these pitfalls can be avoided, you will have a much more pleasurable experience with your dog.

The Mexican Hairless or Xoloitzcuintli Dog Breed

The Xolo is one of the world’s oldest and rarest breeds. Statues and effigies dating back more than 3,000 years have been found in Mayan tombs. Xolos were valued for their loyalty, companionship and intelligence as well as their curative and mystical powers.

People Training - Stopping Bad Habits Before They Start

The best time to train a dog to do anything is when he is a puppy making innocent mistakes. Correct the behavior before it turns into a problem. Habits die hard, especially if it's something your dog has been doing since puppyhood, not realizing it is wrong. One of the most important things to teach your new puppy is how to be socialized, both to other dogs and to other people. Training them when they’re little stops the problem in its tracks, teaching them right from wrong.

Dog Training Using Electronic Collars

Electronic dog training collars have, at times, been very controversial. If the shock level is set too high you are literally torturing your dog. But properly used by a knowledgeable owner using the lowest possible setting they can be very effective dog training devices.

Obedience Training- Teaching Your Dog To Heel

The heel command is an obedience exercise used when walking so that the dog walks precisely next to you, matching your pace, and sitting whenever you come to a stop.

How To Deal With Your Dog's Aggressive Behavior And End It

When a dog is aggressive, there's always a reason behind it. Aggression may be caused by genetics, physical problem, environment, or training methods, just to name a few. One of the first things a trainer will need to do when dealing with an aggressive dog is find out what the dog’s trigger is.

Stop Your Puppy's Biting

As any dog owner knows, puppies love to bite. It's in their nature to chew on things, especially during teething. If this behavior continues you could have a destructive, and a rough dog. This behavior needs to be addressed when their young since an older dog that bites can be dangerous.

Dog Training With A Clicker

A dog training method called clicker training has become popular over the last several years.