Dogs | Pet Lover Blog http://dogs.petloverblog.com Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:48:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Route to Becoming A Professional Dog Groomer People very often enter the profession through learning how to trim their own breed. Cuddly dogs that look clean and fluffy are only achieved through effort and dedication. They do not just happen to be that way. Trimming a dog involves a lot more than using a pair of clippers just any old way an...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/23/the-route-to-becoming-a-professional-dog-groomer/ Responsible Ownership of a Giant Breed Dog Many owners of large and giant breed dogs often overlook the physical size of their pooch.

Truth is, most people including dog lovers can be quite intimidated by a large, or giant breed dog. After all, big dogs are not for everyone, a large percentage of dog owners prefer small, or medium s...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/22/responsible-ownership-of-a-giant-breed-dog/ Dog Obedience Training - The Down Command The down command is the next lesson to teach in your dog obedience training schedule. It should be taught as soon as you and your dog have mastered the sit command.

The down command is a fundamental ingredient of your overall dog obedience training program. It provides the foundat...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/21/dog-obedience-training-the-down-command/ Dog House Designs Dog houses are now not just a matter of shelter for dogs. Today, equal importance, if not more, is given to beautifully designed dog houses which add an extra charm and beauty to the landscape of the owner's house. Hence, new attractive designs emerge regularly, reflecting our evolving choices. ...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/20/dog-house-designs/ What Influences A Healthy Dog Coat What influences the condition of a dog's coat? There are many factors that influence a dog's coat. Below is a list of some of these factors:

Genetically, a dog can inherit coat quality

Diet

Exercise

Housing and bedding

Grooming regime

All coats can be im...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/19/what-influences-a-healthy-dog-coat/ Dogs - Basic Care The domestication of dogs occurred between 12,000 and 25,000 years ago. Experts say that all dogs have evolved from the wolf. There are about 400 different breeds of dogs. But the most popular dogs are the mix breeds or non-pedigreed dogs.

Before you buy any pet, you must consider the cost ...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/18/dogs-basic-care/ Dog Nail Clippers and Files - Tips on Doing It Yourself Dog nail clippers and nail files are a very important part of grooming your pet. Nail grooming is essential to the health of your pet. Take some time to learn the important aspects pet nail health and then make it a part of you and your pets routine.

Using dog nail clippers and a file to ke...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/17/dog-nail-clippers-and-files-tips-on-doing-it-yourself/ Keeping Your Older Dog Safe Can you imagine letting a toddler run along the edge of a mountain? Would you leave your elderly grandparent who suffers from dementia alone on a bench in the hot sun? Would you let your mom whose eyesight is failing, walk around the edge of your pool? Of course not!

However, many lovin...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/16/keeping-your-older-dog-safe/ Dog Clicker Training Dog clicker training is so much fun for both dogs and people that the training part just slips in! Dog clicker training gets the dog to figure out what you want, making it an enjoyable game.

This wonderful, cruelty-free method is revolutionizing dog training!

Have you tried it yet? It...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/15/dog-clicker-training/ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Little Dog with a Lot of Heart A family was at the local animal shelter to put a hold on a pug for the pug rescue when they met and fell in love with Bonnie, a brindle-colored Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The shelter's assistant told them that this little dog had been scheduled to be euthanized that morning but the admin...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/14/the-staffordshire-bull-terrier-little-dog-with-a-lot-of-heart/ Training Your Dog Builds A Better Relationship As we all know, dogs don't have any manners because most owners do not know how to teach dogs manners. So instead of training our dogs properly we end up yelling at our dogs or smacking them with a rolled up newspaper. After a few days most of us give up and put our dog out back. That's if we e...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/13/training-your-dog-builds-a-better-relationship/ Piroplasmosis Protect Your Dog Well Piroplasmosis is one of the diseases, sometimes fatal, most frequently seen in dogs. This disease, which destroys the red cells, is due to a parasite of the blood, transmitted by a tick bite. The treatment is effective on condition it is set up in time, but the complications can be serious.

 http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/12/piroplasmosis-protect-your-dog-well/ Dog Behavior Training Don’ts - What Not to Do With Your Dog Dog Behavior Training

Over the years I have seen my clients commit numerous dog training atrocities. Okay, I too have committed my fair share. So let me share the benefit of having seen some dog training mistakes that I have seen time and time again so that you can avoid them. Her...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/11/dog-behavior-training-donts-what-not-to-do-with-your-dog/ How to Pick a Dog Collar Dog collars come in a variety of colors, styles and even functions. There's the obedience or choke collar, bark control collars, flea collars, and a whole array of just dog collars. So which to choose?

If barking is an issue perhaps a bark control collar will do the trick. Bark control col...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/10/how-to-pick-a-dog-collar/ Hurricane Katrina Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Dog Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina's four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving companions next to them while they are watching the devastating news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people makin...]]> http://dogs.petloverblog.com/2008/09/09/hurricane-katrina-emergency-preparedness-for-you-and-your-dog/