Beardie Sam - The Soul Of Discretion (12th - And Last In This Series)

This is the twelfth (and last) in my collection of stories about special Beardie Sam. I do hope you’ll like this one enough to read the others (all available via EzineArticles), if you haven't read them already. We moved from Wales to Dorset soon after visiting Fishguard - continuing to have adventures, but somehow of a more restrained nature in our new surroundings as Sam grew older. He remained charismatic, however, throughout his life and still walks beside me. RIP

How to Modify Your Dog's Separation Anxiety Using Behavior Modification Techniques

This article discusses separation anxiety and how you can modify your dog's behavior with behavior modification techniques.

Humans Must Monitor Contaminated Dog Food

There no worse feeling in the world for a pet owner to find out their faithful companion is suffering because they were fed contaminated dog food. Since animals cannot shop for themselves or make decisions concerning their health, they have to count on their owners to always have their best interests at heart and when it comes to the food it eats, feeding the dog contaminated dog food may be accidental, but the effects will be the same

Dog Training - Training Tips For Easier Training Sessions

When you are training your dog there are a lot of things to take into consideration. It can be slightly overwhelming and you can easily get frustrated with it all. Below is a list of some tips that might help you to make your training sessions with your dog easier.

Grooming & Caring For Your Dalmatian's Coat

Dalmatian puppies receive half a set of genes from his mother and father. The genetics of coat color are fairly simple in the Dalmatian and are controlled by four different genes.

Online Movie Rentals Have Changed The Face Of Watching Movies At Home

Dog training is preceded on the belief that positive support proficiencies best alter dog behavior.

Dog Aggression Training - How To Deal With Your Dog's Aggressive Behavior

Dog aggression can be a very stressful and dangerous behavior in dogs. If your dog is showing signs of aggression here are four steps that can help you understand aggression and what steps you can take.

Why Does A Dog Get Arthritis?

It comes as a surprise to many people to discover that dogs are not immune to the arthritis problems which so many humans are familiar with. However, when you think about it, dogs have almost the same muscular and tissue structure in their joint areas as humans do, so arthritis can rear its ugly head for them as well.

Finding The Best Commercial Dog Foods

We truly believe that the best diet for your dog is a homemade diet, and that using commercial dog food is a step in the wrong direction. But, it is possible that you are still not wholly convinced. Perhaps you're just not much of a cook. You eat a lot of prepared foods yourself, so really, why not the same for your dog?

Reasons For Making Homemade Dog Food

Something that’s coming into vogue with savvy pet owners is the idea that they can make homemade dog food instead of just buying some kibble. Just as you might have done a century ago, feeding a dog can be done using recipes you get from others, or using knowledge of nutrition to feed your canine pals. If it seems like it’s a lot of work to make homemade dog food, you should know that there are some good reasons to do it.

Dangerous Dog Foods

It is truly frightening when the sustenance of life becomes a threat to health and even life itself. The recent events regarding the manufactured dog and cat foods have upset more than just pet owners. Everyone has been put on notice that our food supply (for both humans and pets) needs jucicial scrutiny.

Is My Dog Normal?

As a new pet owner you have certain preconceived notions of how an animal will behave when you bring home a dog for the first time. If you have never had a dog before, some of the behaviors displayed could be surprising and upsetting. It could lead you to wonder if your dog is normal.

Is Commercial Dog Food Killing Your Dog - Consider the Benefits of Organic Dog Food

Did you ever wonder what government regulations and restrictions are imposed on the manufacturing and processing of the dog food you are buying? Do you really know what ingredients are used and how safe they are for your dog? Have you been lulled into a false sense of security just because you are buying store bought dog food? There really are differences with using organic dog food and it may have a significant impact on the health of your dog.

Is a Dog's Bark Really Worse Than Its Bite?

I once knew this big German Shepherd that use to scare the hell out of me. When I least expected it the dog would sneak up behind me and bark like a wild animal. Of course I'd jump a hundred feet in the air. I don't know how many times that German Shepherd caused me to lose control of my bowels.