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Dogs and Infertility
There are several reasons why a female dog (a.k.a. a bitch) may fail to conceive. The following will be an overview of some of the main causes, as well as why reproduction is unsuccessful in these dogs and possible ways …
Clicker training – dog training – Pet tip 99
“Click and treat”. This is the saying of all clicker trainers in the dog training world. Before being used in dogs, clicker training has been used in training other animals such as dolphins and horses. Clicker training uses a small …
Torn Cruciate Ligaments in Dogs
Scenario 1: You’re out for a walk with your young large-breed dog. To use an example, we will say it’s a one year old Rottweiler. Your dog is very active, gets lots of exercise, and loves going for long runs …
Pet Degus
Degus have not been on the pet scene for long, but people are falling in love with these affectionate, sociable little animals. Degus come from the foothills of the Andes in South America and were imported into North America in …
Dog Training Styles – Pet tip 206
Although most dogs are ‘good dogs’ many dog owners are faced with the occasional behaviour problem. Normally dog behavior problems are pretty straightforward; jumping, over-barking, chewing on inappropriate things are all common examples of dog behaviours that humans don’t appreciate. …
Housebreaking and Crate Training
Dog training basics – Crate training and house training your dog or puppy
HOUSEBREAKING AND CRATE TRAINING – By Stanley Coren
Using the kennel crate method of housebreaking your puppy or dog is probably the most effective and most humane …
Tip 84 – Dog begs for food – begging at the table
Nothing is cuter than a puppy-dog, a full grown dog or even certain cats that look at you while you are eating. They seem to use their ESP powers to try and convince you to give them a morsel of …
Dog bites – Avoiding dog bites – Pet tip 134
Dog owners are more likely to get bitten by an unfamiliar dog than non-dog owners. This makes sense because people more comfortable with dogs are more likely to approach them and therefore increase their risk of being bitten. However, this …
Dog Urinates in Home
A pet owner’s greatest frustration is often inappropriate elimination in the house. When the beloved family dog starts to use the living room as his own personal restroom, owners are understandably distraught. Aside from the monetary and time costs of …
