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Archive for January, 2010
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010A concern-bite could be a bite that occurs out of sheer panic.
It’s not to be confused with dominance-aggression, that is a sign of deep-set temperament problems; a worry-biter isn’t necessarily a ‘fierce’ dog. He’s simply scared.
Why will worry-biting happen?
A concern-biter bites as a result of it’s his solely means of expressing his extreme concern or [...]
Beagle Dog Training – How To Get Started
Sunday, January 31st, 2010Find out everything you need to know about Beagle Dog Training Methods. The breed of dog is always very eager to please its master, and is also very intelligent. This however imposes a few more challenges when needed to train your beagle dog.
Beagle dogs are such a popular breed because they make great family pets. [...]
Separation Anxiety In Dogs: Does Your Dog Have It?
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 Separation anxiety in dogs is a common and distressing condition but 1 which is usually successfully overcome. You may have heard the term but wondered what, exactly, is separation anxiety and how do we diagnose it in dogs?
Being left alone is 1 of the most nerve-racking ordeals a young child could undergo. Probably [...]
Coprophagia (Is Your Dog A Poop Eater)
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Coprophagia (generally called coprophagy, or poop-eating) may be a pretty disgusting habit that fortunately only some dogs indulge in. It seems to be “one of those things” as so much as dogs go: a behavior that defies logic and scientific study, and mystifies dog trainers and veterinarians round the world.
Several, if not most, dogs will [...]
How To Deal With A Whining Dog
Friday, January 29th, 2010Whining in puppies As puppies, it comes naturally: a terribly young puppy can whine while not even realizing it when she’s hungry, tired, or cold. The mother dog can respond to the current whining with milk, heat, and a secure place to sleep – and as time goes on, the puppy begins to understand the [...]
How To Deal With A Lonely Dog
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Our dogs are pack animals. They’re highly sociable creatures with a real need to socialize and interact. Because we have a tendency to humans have done such a bang-up job in domesticating our canine friends, socialization with alternative dogs isn’t enough for your friend: you are the center of your dog’s world.
She desires to spend [...]
How To Deal With A Jumping Dog
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Jumping is a extremely common downside among dogs – or should I say among dog homeowners? It’s rarely a drawback for the dogs themselves – in fact, jumping appears to act as a reward in itself. It’s a different kettle of fish for the exasperated owner, who’s forced to house a brand new set of muddy [...]
Adopting A Animal That Comes Through An Canine Refuge
Monday, January 25th, 2010How will you choose your next family dog? Perhaps look inside the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies, or get breeders via listings on the internet? Hopefully you would avoid purchasing a puppy from a local pet store, as being a big proportion of these canines come from puppy mills. [...]
Does Your Dog Chew Grass?
Monday, January 25th, 2010My dog crops grass sort of a cow. He eats it with gusto whenever he encounters it, to the extent that my friends have begun to sit down with him, jokingly, as ‘The Ruminant’. This habit of his doesn’t bother me at all, since it appears to possess no ill-effects on him whatsoever – though, [...]
Dog Licking Problems: Affectionate, Disconcerting, Or Just Plain Disgusting?
Friday, January 22nd, 2010For us humans, it will be a small amount tough to spot with the doggie habit of licking each other in greeting. We have a tendency to don’t do it, after all, and though our tongues return in handy for things like ice-cream eating and sucking that last dollop of peanut butter off the knife, [...]
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