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November 27th, 2008 by KittyKitty

Pet treatment isn’t simply about reactionary medicine – it’s about preventive care and pet appropriate products to help ensure your dog enjoys a long and happy life.

By raising a loved dog that’s strong and happy, you can keep your beloved canine active and healthy for years to come. So, read on for 11 great tips to help ensure your dog’s life is long and active by being attentive to your pet’s well-being.

Give Your Dog Attention

You should be providing your dog at least 30 minutes of undivided attention each day. Whether it’s play time, training time or grooming, that love and focus is critical to building a deep bond and fostering your animal’s mental health.

Get Regular Exercise

Most dog owners know that regular exercise is critical to your dog’s health and emotional well-being.

ID Tags

While technically not a health-related pet treatment, ensuring your dog wears a flat collar and ID tag at all times, even inside, will help bring him home safely if he ever escapes or gets lost.

Practice Obedience

Obedience commands and training will not only provide you with a well-behaved dog, but they are essential for your pet’s mental development and well-being. The structure of obedience is important, while ongoing training helps to keep their minds active and healthy.

Annual Checkups

Take your dog to the vet once a year for a thorough physical exam and discussion of any new or ongoing health issues.

Brush His Teeth

Most veterinarians recommend brushing your dog’s teeth every day. It’s difficult, cumbersome and not always fun, but it will keep gingivitis, tooth decay and disease at bay. Remember, you don’t have to brush forever – a few nightly swipes should do the trick.

Give Him a Bath

You should bathe your dog whenever he is itchy, smelly or dirty. Your dog can pick up a lot of parasites, dirt and bacteria when he’s out splashing in puddles or rolling around in the dirt. Just like with humans, good hygiene is critical for good health.

Don’t Leave Your Dog Alone

Dogs naturally live in packs, meaning they’re intensely social animals. So, if your dog is home alone all day, consider putting him in a doggie daycare or hire a dog walker to take your pet out during the day. Without interaction, dogs become bored, lonely and sometimes destructive.

Give Your Dog Some Room

Dogs need their own space, so give your dog a peaceful and comfortable place where he can go to lie down, have some quiet time and take a nap. When your dog is resting or relaxing, be sure to respect his space and need for rest.

Buy Good Dog Food

Invest in quality dog food that’s formulated for your pet’s weight, age and health. If you love your dog, don’t cheap out on its diet and nutrition.

Heartworm Medicine

Probably the most important preventive pet treatment is to keep your dog on heartworm prevention medicine during mosquito season. Heartworm is a deadly disease that is excruciatingly painful, so keep your dog safe from it.

November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

When it comes time to finally start to sit down and consider all of your different options when it comes to getting a new puppy for the home, you need to consider a wide variety of things. Besides the obvious of who is going to care for the puppy, there is the issue of whether or nor you can really afford the puppy as it is going to need a lot of care and attention. Even if you are saving money by eventually finding yourself a free dachshund puppy, there is just so much more that you need to take under consideration. Unlike the free puppy screensaver, the free dachshund puppy is going to require a lot of on going medical expenses as time moves forward.

Once you have figured out that you will be able to afford proper care of the puppy for many years to come, then it is time to go ahead and start searching for that free dachshund puppy. There are a lot of places that you can begin to look for the free dachshund puppy but that does not mean that it is going to be easy to find one. This is because this breed is normally one that is up for sale for several hundred dollars. You may eventually luck out though if you find someone who needs to give a free dachshund puppy away because they are moving or because they are having a baby.

Places To Look For Free Pups

When it comes to finding a free dachshund puppy, there really are only a few places that you can look. There are the typical newspaper classifieds that will have a section where people are selling or giving away free puppies. You also want to make sure that you check out the online classifieds, as a lot of people are starting to use those more then the newspaper ads. It may take you weeks or possibly even a few months to find the free dachshund puppy that you are in search of.

There are also the flyers that people will post on the bulleting boards of their work, the local grocery store, and the library. A great place to find flyers for puppies is that of your local pet store as a lot of these places will allow people to advertise animals there so that they can find good homes and not end up on the street or in the pound. With any luck you will be able to find a free dachshund puppy being given away through on of those sources.

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November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

Now that you are ready to bring your bundle of joy home, start preparing your home so it is properly equipped for new puppy care.  The preparations you need to make and steps you need to take will vary for each different breed.For example Chihuahua puppy care is going to be more challenging and difficult than yorkie puppy care.Make sure you know plenty about the breed of puppy you have and buy a good book about how to care and train for your specific breed.

Your Puppy’s First Night Home

Puppies are creatures of routine so when you first take them home they are going to whine a lot until they feel a connection with you and their surroundings.  Never punish your puppy for whining but also realize that if you constantly attend to your puppy and hold him when he cries, he is going to use crying as a way to get your attention in the future.In new puppy care it is important to have a crate ready so your puppy has a comfortable place to sleep. 
Your puppy may cry a lot the first few nights home so it is up to you to let your puppy sleep in his crate in your room or put him in a separate room with food and water.Some owners may let their puppies sleep in their beds with them but you do have to realize that it will become a habit hard to break.If you do decide to let your puppy sleep with you, make sure you are comfortable with it happening until your puppy is an adult dog.  If you want to make the first night more comfortable in new puppy care, take a cloth or soft toy that your puppy had when it was with his mother and the rest of the litter and put it in his crate.

How to Protect Your New Puppy Care

In new puppy care, it is important to provide a crate or exercise pen where you puppy is safe to explore and play under minimal supervision during the day.Make sure to leave the crate in an area of the house where you will be so your puppy can see what goes on around him every day.  Provide some chewing toys because like human babies, puppies will put anything into their mouths and chew.Don’t leave any unsafe items out that your puppy could choke on and don’t leave any electrical cords exposed. 
New puppy care may feel overwhelming at first but if you take precautions and make the right preparations, you will get into a routine that fits you in no time.  Don’t stress out about your new responsibility.Instead, enjoy life with your new bundle of joy and take the steps necessary in the first few weeks of your puppy’s life so that the rest becomes a breeze.

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November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

Do you have kids that always beg you for a pet dog or puppy but you reject their request all this time because they are too small to take any responsibility for a pet dog ?

This holiday season, your kid's pray can be fulfilled by giving them this 'special' pet dog as a gift. Biscuit My Lovin Pup from Hasbro Fur Real Friends act like a real dog that your kids always dream of.

Biscuit Puppy respond to you and obey six commands like sit up, lie down, sit, speak and beg. Biscuit also give you a paw when you ask if he wants a treat. Biscuit has soft, cuddly fur and puppy-dog eyes that you will like instantly. Watch Biscuit My Lovin Pup Video, you will suprise how real this robotic pet dog act like a real dog.

Nine sensors allow Biscuit Fur Real to respond when you pet him or issue a voice command. Kids will enjoy the contented sounds he makes when they pet his back and the discovery that if they hold a hand on his back he will lay down, if he is sitting, or sit up, if he is already laying down.

Sensors in his nose and mouth prompt him to sniff when his nose is petted or chomp on his treat. Touch his left paw, and he will raise it to shake. A unique photo sensor in Biscuit's forehead prompts him to flinch, blink, or sneeze when you wave something in front of him.

With so many real life-like responses and a irrestible puppy face, Fur Real Biscuit really lived up to our. Biscuit's large size with the weight of six "D" batteries will make children difficult to carry him around or travel with them. It means Biscuit need to stay home when you head on on family adventures, the same way like a real dog often does.

November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

The basics of dog training.

Bringing home a new puppy is always an exciting time for the complete family. That is why animal care professionals discourage folks from giving puppies and kittens as vacation presents. It is best to wait till the vacations have passed before introducing the new member of the family. Once the puppy is a part of the household, there are some things he’ll need to learn.

One of the 1st challenges of a multi-story home will be training the dog to climb up and down the step. Several puppies are fearful of steps, and that sometimes suggests that they don’t understand how to climb them correctly. In general, a wide staircase will most likely be less scary to the puppy. After the puppy has joined you on the 1st step, go back down and repeat the method till the puppy will go up that step on his own.

It’s important to build confidence slowly and not rush the method. Taking an one step at a time approach is the only way to educate the puppy to not be terrified of steps.

Another part of dog training is that each new puppy must learn is a way to accept the collar. Several puppies constantly attempt to remove their new collar by pawing and pulling at it. Fit is vital when selecting a collar for your new puppy. A correctly fitted collar, selected for your puppy’s size, is much more likely to be accepted. And naturally that collar should have an identification tag and license attached. This identification will be imperative in having your puppy returned if she becomes separated from you. The best technique is to simply ignore the puppy and them her work thru her issues with the collar on her very own. Introducing distractions,eg food, toys or playing, is a good way to get the puppy used to the color. Getting the puppy to play, eat and drink whilst wearing the collar is a good way to get her used to it. After some days, most puppies won’t even know they are wearing a collar.

November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

When it comes to finding a free yorkie puppy, you are going to find that it is not as easy as one may think. This is because full breed dogs and puppies usually find their new homes through someone purchasing them. Dog breeding is big business anymore and the Yorkie is still a breed that is loved and sought after by many people. Because of this, the odds of you finding a free yorkie puppy is very slim but that is not to say that it cannot be done. With enough searching and high hopes you may just luck out in finding the puppy of your dream. Just make sure that you get your new puppy to a free puppy training class or your dream will soon become a nightmare.

If you just start doing a simple search for a free yorkie puppy you will soon see that they are all being offered up for sale. The prices that are being charged will vary from state to state because it all depends on the demand for that particular breed in that area. In the end though, you are looking at a few hundred dollars to purchase the dog, which is a good deal but not so much when you were hoping to find a nice and sweet free yorkie puppy. If you keep your eyes open long enough you may just luck out and eventually find exactly what you are looking for.

Where To Search

If you happen to stumble across an ad for a free yorkie puppy you will want to jump on it as soon as possible. These ads as generally placed because the owners are moving and cannot take the puppy with them or because they are having trouble training the puppy so just want to quickly find it a good home. If they are short on time is when they will post an ad in the classified section of their local newspaper offering up a free yorkie puppy.  If the reason is not already stated then you will want to ask why it is that they are willing to give away a free yorkie puppy.

In your hunt for the perfect free yorkie puppy, you may be wondering just where exactly you should be looking. The key is to look through the newspaper classifieds and the online classifieds as much as possible. This is because once there is a free yorkie puppy advertised; it usually will not be available for long. Also watch for signs in your town where people are offering free pups to see what breed they are. Just keep your eyes open and you will eventually find a free yorkie puppy.

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November 27th, 2008 by KittyKitty

Almost all dog and cat lovers shop for Christmas presents for their pets. Pet owners frequently believe that pets are part of the family, this is why most pets are included in a dedicated owners holiday plans. While browsing for gifts for your friends do not forget their furry family members, your friends will think it is the most adorable thing ever. Do not worry about finding the right gift for your, or your friends, cat or dog, the variety of gifts available is huge.

If you have a child, inevitably you have invested in a Christmas stocking. Many items that you can find for kids, you can also find for pets. Pet owners can find everything from dog treats to dog Christmas stockings to put them in. Pet owners can also find these identical items for cats. Why not include your dog or cat in the Christmas stocking tradition? Stockings are an ideal pet gift. If you are always in a rush, you can find a pre-made cat or dog Christmas stocking filled with treats or with toys. If you are more into homemade gifts, you can stuff your own cat or dog Christmas stocking with a selection of his favorite treats and play things to add a more personal touch. Believe it or not, homemade dog or cat treats can also be found in a variety of flavors which are great to add to stockings. When you are doing your Christmas baking, you can include your pets treats!

Pet Christmas stockings come in various styles, sizes and colors. Consider an adorable paw shaped pet Christmas stocking or a personalized stocking with your cat or dogs name. Besides stockings as pet gifts, Christmas time could be just the right time to splurge on an automatic dog waterer or new pet bowl for your pooch. Do not feel bad about buying your pet a present that helps you as well. Pet owners can buy dog Christmas ornaments or cat Christmas ornaments that can be cherished for many years. Remember, pet Christmas ornaments make great gifts for friends or relatives that share your excitement about their pets.

A pet gift store will generally add Christmas themed clothing near the holidays. A Christmas sweater is yet another great Christmas pet gift idea, one that can be worn year after year. Your dog would look adorable in a Santa hat or doggy antlers. Do not stress out when shopping for your pets or for a pet lover that you are close to. You should enjoy every minute of it. You will have no problem finding unique Christmas themed pet clothing, toys and Christmas stockings at good prices that will be appreciated by your pets for years to come.

November 27th, 2008 by KittyKitty

Some dogs just absolutely refuse to become house trained. No matter how long and hard you have tried to implement techniques to get your dog to use the bathroom in the proper areas, he still chooses to be “vengeful” towards you by not following your instructions, right?

Wrong! The common misconception that your dog is trying to be vindictive and countermine your house training efforts by refusing to follow the rules is a complete myth.

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Dogs only have the capacity for simple, direct emotions, such as being happy, sad, or scared. Their minds are not capable of plotting ways to seek revenge for that swat on his rear, or how you scolded him an hour ago.

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So take a deep breath and acknowledge that some dogs do however make associations with past experiences. Perhaps your dog has associated something negative with going to the bathroom on the paper or going outside. Perhaps there is some sort of anxiety that is preventing them from doing what they need to do. Don’t forget, your dog by nature, wants to please you and it’s family!

In other words, lets say that you punish your dog for urinating on the front porch. If you continue to scold him for this behavior then eventually your dog will become fearful of using the bathroom outside. All he knows is that he is “outside”, not on the front porch. Your efforts will countermine your house training goals.

For this reason alone, it is important never to punish or yell at your dog when he uses the bathroom inside the house. Most house training problems actually stem from owners who completely instill fear in their pets when they go potty on the floor. This creates enough trauma to completely halt all of your housetraining efforts.

The key is trying not to react. Instead, remove your dog from the room and take him outside in a very calm and relaxed manner. Be sure that he does not see you cleaning up his mess. Quietly clean the area and be sure to use an enzyme-containing house cleaner. Vinegar or liquid soap will do just fine as well. By completely removing all of the older, this helps reduce your dog’s need to urinate and mark the same spot over and over.

Tip: Avoid using ammonia because the smell is very similar to that of a dog’s urine and can stimulate him to pee in the same area.

When all else fails, schedule a visit with your veterinarian so that the doctor can do a complete health checkup of your dog to make sure that there is not a health-related reason for his inability to become house trained.

Some dogs can be harboring illnesses that may prove to be the cause of not having the ability to control their bowel movements. Such illnesses could be caused by ticks, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, or the most common reason: a urinary tract infection.

November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

A lot of people shy away from beagle puppy adoption thinking that the adoption process id difficult. Fortunately, this is not so. Although most beagle puppy adoption centers are quite strict when it comes to screening the applicants for adoption, most of these centers have very friendly staffs that are willing to help you comply with the requirements of the center. To help you get started in the right direction, here are some of the common requirements for beagle puppy adoption that most adoption centers ask.

Age Requirement

Most local puppy adoption centers require that you should be at least 18 years of age to adopt a puppy. Remember that taking care of a puppy is a big responsibility and you should be matured enough to handle all these responsibilities. Even if you love dogs and would do anything to make a dog happy, most beagle puppy adoption centers would deny your application for adoption if you are less than 18 years old. However, if your parents or guardians are willing to adopt the puppy in your behalf, then you can still bring the little fellow home and take care of it even if you are still less than 18 years of age. You just have to convince your parents that the little puppy needs a home and that you are willing to take care of it on their behalf.

You Must Have The Financial Capacity To Adopt

Dogs can be a bit expensive to keep these days. With the rising cost of commodities all over the country, its little wonder that caring for a dog cost even more than it used to be. The people from the beagle puppy adoption centers understand that most people are suffering from the financial crunch thus, they are very careful when it comes to giving out their rescued puppy to just anyone who want to adopt them. Before beagle puppy adoption centers entrust you will the care of their rescued puppy, most of them will conduct an investigation regarding your financial capacity to keep the little fellow. No, they probably won't be asking you some pointed question about your credit history or something like that but they would want to know how you intend to support the puppy.

You Must Have Enough Space At Home

Although you do not need to provide your dog its own room, you still need to allocate space for it at home. Most beagle puppy adoption centers are quite particular when it comes to this requirement so make sure that your home is big enough for your family and for the puppy.

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November 27th, 2008 by PetGuru

It is good to learn that bringing up a boxer puppy is rather simpler than you may have been given to believe. That being said, you must, before bringing this breed of dog into your home, have ensured that the boxer is indeed a breed that is suited for your home and will be welcomed by everyone in your family. There are many sources available from where you can buy a boxer puppy though before buying a puppy you must be well aware of breed standards, characteristics and other pertinent information that will help you choose the right puppy.

Right Environment Is Required

It is also necessary that you have the right environment into which to introduce the boxer puppy as this will ensure that he adjusts well and will feel comfortable in his new home. There are a few important stages in the development in the life of a boxer puppy that you must also be well acquainted with.

The right age to bring a boxer puppy into your home is four weeks old which is an age at which he will be ready to socialize and be introduced to his new surroundings. Till he has achieved this age it is prudent to let him remain with his parents and siblings as he will pick up basic mannerisms from them that will stand him in good stead later on in life.

Between the ages of eight to ten weeks a boxer puppy will also be able to get over separation anxiety and will be ready to begin a new life in your home. However, during this age he should not be allowed to feel frightened or be traumatized by careless handling and he must also be handled with great care to ensure that no accidents occur and that he is given time in order to starts to assimilate well in his new home.

By the time the boxer puppy has achieved the age of between thirteen and sixteen weeks he will have started to cut his teeth and at this point of time it is important that you let him bite whatever he can sink his teeth into. However, it is also the right time to get him started with training lessons so that he gets to learn how to socialize well and also develop his other skills.

For more help in locating a suitable boxer puppy for your home it is a good idea to check online for various puppy finders that are only too happy to offer their services in locating the right puppy for your special needs.

When raising your boxer puppy is sure that you understand the importance of never trying to force your puppy into new kind of situations. You should make absolutely sure that you treat him according to his age and at different stages in his life introduce him gradually to new ways of behaving.

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