An extra ordinary effort

February 9, 2008

Some dog lovers will go to extra ordinary lengths to get the dog they want. This woman is one of those.

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Poor socialization

February 9, 2008

A dog which is well socialized is one which is well adjusted to live in the world of humans, the same world of family dogs. Your dog should be calm and at ease in the many different situations that he is likely to encounter throughout his life. He is much less likely to be fearful, [...]

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Just trying to help

February 8, 2008

Many people can find many reasons for not going even the first mile let alone any of the others.

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Jumping up

February 7, 2008

It seems that it is good for the egos of most people if when they return home they get a really enthusiastic welcome from their dog. Unfortunately the enthusiasm may include jumping up and this can be dangerous particularly with large dogs. Children and elderly people are easily knocked over and can be injured, other [...]

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Problem barking

February 7, 2008

First of all it should be understood that all dogs bark. Cats miaow, cows moo, dogs bark. This is fine that dogs can bark as most owners are quite happy to have their dog show some watch dog capabilities. It is when the barking is prolonged, loud, or frequent to the point where people, particularly [...]

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Not coming when called

February 5, 2008

If your dog will not return to you the first time he is called this is not only a nuisance but it can be down right frightening and dangerous. If he runs into traffic he could be injured or cause an accident and if he miraculously avoids these he might just get plain [...]

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Preventing pulling on leash

February 3, 2008

This can be most embarrassing. Taking the dog for a walk and the dog is out front pulling for all he is worth so that other people can see that you have no control over him and think he is taking you for a walk.
Getting the walk right is very important. Walking at a brisk [...]

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Problem behaviours

February 1, 2008

Most behaviour problems have their roots in boredom, although occasionally it might be lack of training and therefore lack of the discipline which is necessary for the training, that contributes to the problem.
Health issues should be ruled out, especially check teeth, gums and ears. When grooming make sure there are no new lumps [...]

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A special dog required

January 28, 2008

Service dogs are trained to assist people with disabilities of which there are many and they are varied.A seizure alert dog is just one category of these.

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British dog breeds in danger of extinction

January 25, 2008

Celebrities with their rather more exotic breeds are causing a shift in the preferred breeds of the general public to the point where some British breeds are in danger of dying out.

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