tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19503610827743381062024-09-04T11:24:59.427-07:00An insider's guide to living with your dogMalloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11215587257097795616noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950361082774338106.post-76271336951848843412012-03-10T16:27:00.000-08:002012-03-10T16:27:28.097-08:00

This is the first of three novels about the mystery team of Carstairs and Doan written by Norbert Davis. Doan is a chubby, drunken private detective and Carstairs is his bumbling, mumbling Great Dane sidekick. They formed a team when Doan acquired Carstairs in a game of craps. Now, they are rarely apart. They have a sort of love-hate relationship. Each seems to enjoy having the other around, but

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If you're like most people you probably have thought about how old your dog really is. However, converting dog years to human years requires more than a simple formula. Not many years ago it was said that 10 human years was the equivalent of one dog year. More recently that has been modified to seven people years for every dog year. But, there is still a lot more that needs to be taken into

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Dog parks seem to have a love-them-or-hate-them reputation. Dog park enthusiasts love the convenience of having access to space for their dogs to run and an endless supply of new buddies to meet. Because, let's face it, dogs are social animals. Dog park skeptics, however fear the dangers and diseases that may be encountered in such play areas. I want to share with you here a few ways to safely

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Is there an unpleasant odor lingering in your house? Have you often prayed for a way to get the urine smell out of your carpet? Here are a few tips that may come in handy. The urine scent stays present long after we think all stains and puddles have been removed. However, there can always be spots that you've missed, but that have dried up. If you turn off the lights in the room and shine a

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I was saddened to read that two weeks ago the city of Carson, CA voted to begin coyote trapping. I am a California native and do not live far from the city of Carson currently. I was actually a resident of that city a few years ago. I, myself, have never even seen a coyote in California. However, apparently some residents of a local Carson mobile home park called Carson Harbor Village issued a

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Dogs really enjoy peanut butter and some of the sadistic ones of us enjoy watching our pups lick peanut butter off their noses. But, that is beside the point. Try out this recipe for peanut butter dog biscuits and watch as your dog begs for more. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup unsalted peanut butter (creamy or crunchy; your dog's choice) 1 cup honey 2

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While it may not be the most necessary of tricks in the world of dog obedience if you teach a dog to shake you open the door to a world of other fun-filled tricks such as wave goodbye, high-five, or turn off the light. To teach a dog to shake or give you his paw is a relatively simple task. For this trick I use the verbal command "shake", but you may choose to say "paw" instead. First, have your

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In the Chet and Bernie Mystery, The Dog Who Knew Too Much, Spencer Quinn once again delights readers with the lovable canine sleuth Chet and his private investigator owner Bernie. This is the fourth installment of mystery novels involving this duo. Spencer Quinn writes in a way that is easy to read and hard to stop. Chet, the dog, is the narrator of this tale. It is quite refreshing and fun to

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I have always found crate training to be a bit cruel, but I thought that I was alone in this opinion. Most people I encounter who have dogs speak very highly of the crating process. They believe it to be essential in the training of any dog. I have had it recommended to me by many sources. I had begun to think that maybe I was mistaken about my original opinion. Then, recently, I read an article

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Dogs have a variety of different kinds of coats. Some require a lot more maintenance than others. Understanding your dog's coat will help you to determine whether you can handle grooming yourself or if you need to call in a professional. Also, when choosing a dog you can learn what to expect in terms of mess quantity and primping time. Types of dog coats: There are basically two kinds of coats;

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So much attention is given to our beloved domestic dogs that we often forget about the wild dogs of the world. These amazing canines come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many are now endangered or can only be found in zoos. I thought I would take a moment to pay tribute to some of these wild dogs. Your pet dog may even be a descendant of one or more of these species. The Wolf: The wolf is

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Many of the foods found in your home can be poisonous to dogs. We all love our pets and we want to share with them. Some of us are more tempted than others to share our food with our dogs. Even if you do not feed your dogs table scraps they may have ways of finding and indulging in human food themselves. Sometimes it is as simple as waiting at our feet for something to slip through the hole in

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We all know our dogs love treats. These treats are used as rewards for good behavior, as bait for training, and as snacks for a lucky pup. But, the dog treats found in stores can be quite pricey and not always very nutritious. Using your own healthy ingredients you can easily make dog treats in the comfort of your home. You can make anything from biscuits to jerky; even a main entree or two. Your

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Dogs love fruit and yours will not be able to resist these tasty banana cookies. The scent of the sweet morsels baking will be sure to set any pup's palate to drooling. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpouse flour 2 pinches of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1 ripe banana mashed 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (makes

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The idea of brushing your dog's teeth may seem a bit strange, but it is an important part of your pet's hygiene and health. Domesticated dogs are unable to care for themselves the way they would in the wild. So, they rely on their humans to keep them clean and healthy. This includes such things as teeth-brushing. What happens when you fail to brush your dog's teeth? Much like in humans, dog

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Is your dog destroying your home every time you leave him alone? Are the neighbors complaining about his incessant barking? This may be a common case of dog separation anxiety. Ultimately your dog has become far too attached to and dependent on you. This is usually associated more with adopted dogs or second-home pets, but any dog can succumb to this anxious feeling when left on his own. The good

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Acne or pimples are usually associated with people, particularly teenagers, but guess what. Dogs can get zits too! Dog acne affects many pooches, often causing them discomfort. This skin condition is most often found on puppies and young dogs; typically less than a year old. Usually the pimples are located on the chin and lips. The breeds that tend to be most affected by dog acne are Boxers,

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Before you teach a dog anything you should train a dog to sit. This may seem basic, but this fundamental command is the building block for all others. Once your dog knows how sit when told you will be in control. This will make all of your future training that much easier. Even if you decide never to expand your dog's command knowledge, mastering "Sit" should be on the top of your list of

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We all know that air travel can be a stressful experience. Throw a dog into the mix and the complication factor has just increased tenfold. However, if you absolutely must take your dog on an airplane I am not here to stop you. I will simply try to ease you through the labyrinth that is pet air travel. Flying with pets, although a foreign concept to some, is an absolute necessity to others. Sadly

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Unfortunately, dog urine and grass do not get along. There is a large amount of nitrogen present in dog urine and while a little bit of nitrogen is good for grass (In fact, it is contained in most fertilizers.) too much nitrogen can burn the grass. What is left behind is a dead patch of blades that only have memories of their former green glory. Now, wouldn't you like to enjoy a relaxing

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We discussed in Part 1 of this article which are the best apartment dogs, but many of you already have dogs and you have found yourself in a situation causing you to move to an apartment. Or, you may already live in an apartment and you just want to make your dog's life there better. All dogs can be apartment dogs. Here are a few simple steps to follow to make your dog an apartment dog.

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For those of you who live in an apartment and are thinking about getting a dog here are some hints when it comes to choosing dogs for apartments. First of all, apartment living is not for everyone. It is not ideal for all people and it is certainly not ideal for all dogs. Here are some things to take into consideration. Many apartments have weight, size, age, and breed restrictions. Check with

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I must admit this is not a topic I enjoy writing about, but it is something that needs to be addressed and I hope after reading you will feel the desire to take action. I’m sure you have all seen the puppies in the pet stores. These stores litter this country. They can be found in malls across the nation. There are the chain pet stores as well as the privately owned boutique shops where

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Are you ready to teach a dog to lie down? Here’s how: First, decide on the command you will use. It’s better to choose something you will stick with. So, think about it for a few minutes first. Do you want to say “down”? If you do, keep in mind later when you train your dog to get down off of furniture you will need to use a different command such as “off”. So, for the lie down command you may

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If you are like most people you do not enjoy administering torture. Unfortunately, when clipping dog nails this can feel like exactly the process that is occurring. Many dogs have a keen ability to put on quite the show when having their nails cut. They squirm and howl and snap at your fingers. The most gentle-natured dogs can turn into demonic beasts right before your eyes; producing sounds you

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