Canine Ticks – What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Run your hand across your dog’s body. Try to feel the surface beneath his fur. Run your hand slowly. Try searching for small lumps the size of a large mole. Find anything? Chances are, they’re large, bloodsucking canine ticks that may have leached a lot of blood and nutrients from your beloved pet. Read more

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Police Dog Training 101

Police dogs are more than just novelty acts.  They’re not just some PR stunt pulled off by particular law enforcement divisions.  They are more than just mere tricks to make the police department look “cute.”  Police dogs perform very serious functions, and police dog training is a very serious business. Read more

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How To Prevent Your Dog Being Aggressive Towards Other Dogs

How aggressive your dog is towards others can depend on many things including breed, situation and upbringing. It’s always important to remember that while dogs are domesticated they were originally pack animals and as such there is always a chance of confrontation between them. Because of this, as a dog owner it is vital you know how to handle such situations should they ever arise. Read more

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Symptoms Of Dog Poisoning

All dog owners have seen at one time or another their dog eat or drink something they would rather they hadn’t! Whether it be an unattended dinner or something in a field, it’s an unfortunate fact that dogs can eat things that are potentially poisonous. The most important thing is to notice when your dog may be poisoned – even if you didn’t see it eat the poisonous substance – and then take the necessary actions to make sure your dog returns to full health. Read more

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The Basics Of German Shepherd Training

German Shepherds by nature are very energetic dogs. They make great pets but need to be properly trained! It they aren’t they can cause havoc in your home. Trained German Shepherds can make fantastic family pets, but you have to go about the training a little differently to usual. German Shepherd training requires more perseverance and patience than for other breeds, although if trained correctly they can do pretty much whatever the owner wishes to teach. Read more

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Ring Worm In Dogs – What All Owners Should Know

Because of its name most owners think that ring worm is a type of worm. In fact, ringworm is an external parasite and lives on the skin of the dog. In other words it is a type of fungus that feeds on dead skin and hair. Read more

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Teaching Your Puppy Bite Inhibition

Even if your puppy doesn’t seem to be biting hard now it is vital to teach it bite inhibition so that in the future it knows what the limits are. Bite inhibition is one of the most important aspects of training a god and is one that should be taken seriously by the owner.

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The Foods That Stop Canine Diarrhoea

If your dog is having diarrhoea consistently then it could be caused by many things ranging from internal parasites to extremely serious diseases. Before you do anything you should always take your dog straight to the vet to get a check-up if it has been having diarrhoea for more than 24 hours. Your vet will be able to advise you on the best course of action and what could be causing it.

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Choosing The Right Training Class For Your Dog

Training your dog is vital for many reasons including the future safety of your pet. While it’s entirely possible to train your dog well at home, going to professional training classes can be a big help. Especially if you’ve never trained a dog before.

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The Basics Of Positive Training Methods

Positive dog training means rewarding your dog for something he or she does right rather than punishing for something he does wrong. By using positive dog training methods, you are positively reinforcing all the good behaviour so your dog learns what pleases you and what doesn’t. Read more

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