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Three Easy Steps to Socialize Your Dog

Victor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:49:47 +0000

Socializing your dog essentially means getting your dog used to life outside the house. When you socialize a dog you are introducing it to the sights and sounds of your world and helping him/her to see it as normal. There are simple ways to do this and the benefits are many for both you and your pup. Why should you socialize your dog? An under-socialized dog could become too excited or even aggressive with strangers and can harm someone seriously. If a dog is well accustomed to being out in public you can enjoy doing lots of things with your pet like going to the park without serious concern over your pet’s behavior. Your dog will be able ...

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Three Easy Steps to Socialize Your Dog

Golden Retriever Puppy Checklist

Victor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:32:21 +0000

I will try to provide you with a puppy checklist full of information about what you need when you buy a puppy, and bring it home the first time. There is a ton of things you might not think about, because you and the whole family are exited, and cant wait for the day to come and go and pickup the new puppy. But when you read this first it might save you some time and money. Time to find out what you need and money, because you can look for a sale. One of the most important things you need is TIME!! Remember that bringing a puppy home is just the start of very exiting and ...

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Golden Retriever Puppy Checklist

Small Dog Training – Some Traits That Can Make It Difficult

Victor — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:53:30 +0000

You have to love your small dogs. They come in a variety of shapes, personalities and everyone is a unique individual. Small dogs are very popular with apartment dwellers and older folks who want the companionship these little joys give without asking much in return. Small dogs are special animals. They are hyperactive, loving, energetic and almost everyone will pick up and pet a small dog. But each one is unique, and small dog training can be challenging when you are trying to teach your dog to be a well behaved member of your family. They are great to have around, but small dog training is usually something that is ignored and the little guy is left ...

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Small Dog Training – Some Traits That Can Make It Difficult

What Type of Crate Should I Use for My Dog?

Victor — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:28:05 +0000

So you have decided to get a pet crate for your dog and now you are faced with the question of what type to get. Maybe you are not even sure what types of dog crates are out there. To answer your questions about crate types and the best one for your situation, I will give you a short review of each here. The two main types of dog crates are wire and plastic. Plastic crates are also known as carriers and are made of molded two-piece units with ventilation and a door at the front. Wire crates are made from welded metal panels that are hinged together. There are pros and cons for each type; ...

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What Type of Crate Should I Use for My Dog?

How To Breed Golden Retrievers

Victor — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:37:18 +0000

Breeding a Golden Retriever is not an easy or money-making task, as some people might imagine. Properly and successfully breeding a Golden Retriever requires a lot of knowledge of the breed standard and health issues, experience with the breed and a strong passion to produce dogs that exemplify the breed standard. Those who breed Golden Retrievers for the money, for the “cute puppies” or just because they want to, are actually harming the breed more than they know and should be informed why they should stop. If more and more people breed willy-nilly, the health, dignity and standard of the breed will be watered down until finally; there are literally hundreds or even thousands of poor ...

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How To Breed Golden Retrievers

The Weimaraner and Dachshund – Two Fine Characters

Victor — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:21:52 +0000

One is tall and one is long. The Weimaraner is around 27 inches tall and, as H. L. Mencken said “A dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long.” These breeds both come from Germany and were originally used for hunting. But the Dachshund was bred for skills specific to badger hunting and, indeed, the name means “Badger Hound.” Its paws are unusually large and paddle-shaped for efficient digging. It has skin that is loose enough not to tear while tunneling in tight burrows to chase prey. The dachshund has a deep chest to allow enough lung capacity to keep going when hunting. Its snout is long with an increased nose area that absorbs odours. ...

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The Weimaraner and Dachshund – Two Fine Characters