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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog jewelry: a celebration of mans best friend
- "Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace." - Milan KunderaThe idea of wearing jewelry with dog motifs may seem strange to most people. The dog is normally not anywhere near as graceful as the cat or the dolphin, which both mak...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What about a newfoundland dog
- Ok, so everyone who stays on top of the show dog world knows that a Newfoundland won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show in 2004. That was a shock to many of the traditionalists who think that the smaller and more assertive dogs are the ideal and drool does not belong on the show floor. The win also caused an inflation in the price of Newfoundland puppies, which was bad for the average income...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Achieving dog training success with the 18 donts rules
- A well-train dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion. Dog training - basic obedience, house and potty training are therefore essential and important to a dog's education.The conventional method of dog training tips and guide would be to list a series of things that you should "Do" and you might even know the A-...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog flea control management: how to prevent, treat, and kill dog fleas
- Dog flea control and management requires an integrated approach. For effective treatment both the host animal and the environment must be treated at the same time. Control of fleas on the pet generally requires the use of insecticides. Although flea combs can remove some fleas, combing should be thought of as a method for detecting fleas rather than removing them.If an animal is to be treat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Oscar
- Oscar is kind of a funny name and it fit you. Other than a Dachshund, I had never seen a two-foot long dog with such short legs. You were built completely differently from any breed. Shaggy, with fur hanging over your eyes and a curly tail, I couldn't help but smile when I saw you. The adoption center said you were a Lhasa Apsa mix with a Bichon Friese. You weren't fully grown but we were familiar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding dog fleas: how fleas breed & affect your dogs health
- Fleas belong to the insect order Siphonaptera. They are common pests and may attack many mammals, including man. They can be a year round problem because they infest not only pets but also the home of the owner. Because of this, treatment of the pet alone may only temporarily solve a flea infestation.Although many species of fleas feed primarily on one type of animal, the common cat and dog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interesting old dog tricks: for dog owners looking for fun & laughter
- The teaching and training of dog tricks while not a necessary part of a dog's education, is an achievement that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog.Training your dog tricks can be difficult and frustrating if you cannot achieve the results you want. However, unlike house and potty training which are vital education for any dog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog trick to cure a nuisance barker: training buddy to ?speak? on command
- All breeds and sizes of dogs can be taught easily to speak, and the way to go about it is to call your dog, show him a treat and say "Speak." He will not understand what you mean and will probably at first jump for it, and then sit down and eye it attentively; finally, he will get impatient and utter a sharp bark, which is what you have been waiting for, and the instant he does so reward...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Training your dog to jump the rope trick: simple and fun dog trick
- To teach a dog to jump, with your right hand hold a cane just high enough above the ground so that your dog can easily step over it, and in your left hand hold a piece of treat just in front of him, so that he will have to step over the stick to get it. As the dog grows older and understands what you want him to do, you can raise the stick a few inches at a time, so that he will be obliged eventua...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Train your buddy to ?walk? & ?dance? - warning: not all dogs can do it!
- Standing and walking on the hind legs are tricks that put an abnormal strain upon the muscles of the back and hind legs and most dogs require considerable practice before they gain sufficient control of those muscles to balance themselves in this unnatural position.Before you rush into teaching this trick, bear in mind that not all dogs can do this trick, especially the big dogs such as St....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - ?on trust? & ?paid for?: one of the oldest dog tricks that never fail to entertain
- "On Trust" & "Paid For" for are one of the oldest dog tricks that afford as much entertainment as anything a dog can do since the early 1900s. It is not the easiest trick to be taught but can be elaborated on and presented in several different forms to impress most people.To teach this trick call your dog to you, allowing him to stand up or sit down, as he desires, and h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shut the door buddy: simple dog tricks to teach and impress
- The shutting and opening door trick can be taught to all dog breeds. The only consideration maybe would be asking small size dogs to close large or heavy doors which are beyond their physical capabilities.In teaching this trick select a door that swings easily on its hinges; drive a nail, or simply stick with double sided a makeshift hook on your door at such a distance above the floor that...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - ?sit up? buddy: training your dog to sit like you
- The trick of "sitting up" is easily taught to small dogs, but should try not be included in a big dog's education, as it is difficult for them to preserve their balance.The training of sitting up is one of the first tricks to teach and forms the groundwork for many other dog tricks. To train a dog to sit up, prepare some treats as a reward, and set your dog on his haunches in a co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The one dog trick that all dogs must know - the hand shake trick
- The first dog trick that is generally taught a dog is to shake hands, and there are very few puppy and dog owners who do not teach their pets this simple trick.In most cases it is so easily accomplished that the amateur trainer does not know exactly how it was done, for if you take hold of a dog's paw and say "paw" or "shake" and repeat the performance often enough and a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog tricks: understanding your dogs capabilities before you teach buddy new tricks
- The performing of dog tricks, while not a necessary part of a dog's education, is an accomplishment that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog.All dogs can be taught tricks, but some breeds have a special aptitude in that direction. At the head of the list of trick dogs is the poodle, as he takes to the performance of tricks as ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Indoor dogfishing ? fun way to exercise a small or medium size dog
- When I had a Toy Poodle, I used a small beanie baby toy tied to a twenty foot long cord to exercise him for at least ten minutes at a time, twice a day. I'd throw it across the room and he'd run after it to snatch it up, fueled by canine fantasies of ripping it apart.But he knew he wouldn't be able to act out his warrior instincts if he brought it back to me - which is why I had it tied to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Okay lets do a poodle again
- My wife and I have been married for 32 years. In that time our pets, more commonly known to us as dogs, have taken a large part of that shared life together. It is no secret that these sometimes small friends are able to take the sting out of loneliness, the hurt out of bad relationships, or in our case, add happiness to an already happy time.The first dog we had was a mix of german shepher...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to determine the sex of discus fish
- One of the biggest question asked of the discus breeder is "how do I determine the sex of my fish?" There are very few easy identifiable identifiers in this process. Here, we will discuss the methods used by some of the top breeders.In juvenile fish, determining sex is almost impossible. It is only when they begin to pair off that an opportunity arises to help in the determination of sex. J...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten tips for caring for your betta fish
- Betta fish, also called Siamese fighting fish are one of the most popular types of fish found in homes across the world. Their vibrant color and active lifestyle seems to draw in fish fanatics as well as those who have never had fish before. Betta's are relatively easy to care for and their low maintenance is particularly appealing to people who would like to have fish but don't have a lot of time...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dogs get more human every day
- First pet stores began selling clothes for pets. Then kennels upgraded from a wire cage to four-star hotels for man's best friend. Now you can even buy insurance for your four-legged friend. Everything from health insurance to third party insurance for the family pet is getting to be big business in the animal world.Pet owners can find insurance for a myriad of pet related problems. For exa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your child ready for a dog?
- Are you considering buying a dog for your child or children?Before you do, take a moment to evaluate your family and determine if your children are ready for a dog. Here are some questions you might use to help you decide if buying a dog is right for your family.Babies and ToddlersIs this your first dog? Do you have older children as well? Why are you getting a dog now?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Adopt a pet
- In order to add love and affection to their lives, many people look into where they can adopt a pet. A number of neglected and deserted animals end up in shelters that house them until someone is looking to adopt a pet or the shelter can no longer care for them. Adopting a pet of any kind from a shelter or animal rescue service is a great way to get a pet with medical treatment as well as the spay...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Veterinarians set record straight
- Most pet owners have become very educated about their pet and the health of their pet. Still, there are many others who tend to believe in the old wives tales and myths that have been passed around for some time now. I'm sure most of you have heard at least one, and probably more, of the following myths. Veterinarians at the American Animal Hospital Association(AAHA) have since enlightened us to m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Winterizing your dog
- It's beginning to get cooler and as such it is also time to plan for all your outside animals' safety. As with all mammals, the winter months pose a particular disadvantage -most especially to those outside pets many of us have.Below, you'll find a few tips to help you get ready for the winter months and to help your pet in the transition from fall to winter.First, store all antifree...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Did you know?
- German Shepherds were among the first dogs trained for police work- beginning around 1900 in Ghent, Belgium.Dog's body cells contain the most pairs of chromosomes (heredity- carrying structures) of any mammal- 39 pairs.There is an old Chinese belief that if a person owns a good and faithful dog that the dog will sacrifice itself to Death when Death demands a member of its' immediate ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for overcoming boredom and routine stress
- There are many ways in which you can prepare for, and participate in, you dogs overall health. Providing the necessary shots, diet and exercise are but a few of the ways in which we may meet their daily health demands. Still, there is one area which even many of the most well meaning owners,breeders, trainers, etc. overlook- the state of the animals mental health. Providing for this is just as imp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How old is your pet- really?
- Just how old is your dog really? More than likely you know the dogs age in years, or at least have an approximation of its age, but do you really have any idea how old it may be- chronologically speaking?I'm sure you've heard of the old "seven year theory". You know, the system where each year of a dog or cats life is the equivalent of 7 of ours. An example of this thinking would ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Herding and the german shepherd dog
- Once other animals such as cattle, sheep and goats became domesticated, man became aware of the dogs herding ability. Tactics used by hunting wolves, witnessed by humans, such as driving and separating one animal from the flock, were further exploited and bred into these dogs. As in other dogs, the animals possessing the best inherent herding abilities were further developed to assist human shephe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cancer and your pet
- Just say the word cancer and any of a host of undesirable thoughts will pop in your mind- and with good reason. Cancer is one of the most common of diseases among pets and increases as the pet ages. In dogs, the frequency of getting cancer is equivalent to that of a human being getting cancer. Additionally, it accounts for close to half the deaths of pets over the age of 10.Just what is can...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personal pet check-ups
- For all pet owners, regular monitoring and "examinations" of your pet will give you a better idea of the animal's overall health and prove as good "quality" time for both you and your pet. Also, this may help you catch a problem in the early phases and certainly before it becomes life threatening. The list of things you can do during this time could be long but below we've take...