Shiba Shake

How to Clean a Dog’s Teeth

shibashake — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:23:11 +0000

Keeping our dog's teeth clean is important, and can significantly enhance his quality of life. Here, we discuss how to keep our dog's teeth clean, and how to brush our dog's teeth from home with no muss and no fuss.

Dog Anxiety Problems – How to Deal with an Anxious Dog

shibashake — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:31:00 +0000

Dogs may get anxious when left alone, when confined, or during thunderstorms and fireworks displays. We consider common dog anxiety problems and how to best deal with an anxious dog.

Puppy Obedience – How to Train a Good and Happy Puppy

shibashake — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:49:13 +0000

Puppy obedience training can be a challenge because puppies have hyper energy and short attention spans. Here, we deal with the 3 key elements of puppy obedience training - how to communicate with puppy, how to encourage good behaviors, and how to stop bad behaviors.

Fun Dog Art Ideas

shibashake — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:49:13 +0000

I like to include my dogs in most of the things that I do, including my art. Here are some fun dog art ideas with many example pictures, including object art, fantasy dog art, and human-dog art.

Siberian Husky Puppy Pictures – First 3 Months

shibashake — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:49:13 +0000

There is a photo gallery contest going on at HubPages (Nov 1st-22nd), so I decided to create a picture story of puppy Lara's first three months. I included 24 of my favorite puppy photos. Come visit with Lara, or share some of your own dog pictures with us.

Why Get a Dog – 5 Reasons for Getting a Dog

shibashake — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:49:13 +0000

Dogs are expensive and very time consuming, so why get a dog? After I got a dog, I became happy, healthier, and I even lost some weight. Here are 5 key reasons for getting a dog and how my dogs have significantly enriched my life.

How to Pick the Best Name for Your Dog

shibashake — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:49:13 +0000

Now that you have gotten a dog, how do you find the best dog name for your new best friend? We consider where cool dog names come from, and how to pick a great name for your dog.

Controlling a Dog’s Behavior – Is Total Control Necessary?

shibashake — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:54:38 +0000

One of the key debates in dog obedience training is about control. Proponents of aversive dog discipline argue that the choice is between total control and no control. Either our dog is a fully controlled Stepford dog, or he is an accident waiting to happen. We consider Stepford dogs, and whether they are better or happier than regular dogs.

Dogs and Glaucoma

shibashake — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:34:47 +0000

Dogs can sometimes become blind as a result of glaucoma. We consider the two types of dog glaucoma, and what we can do to detect glaucoma in our dogs.

Noisy Barking Dogs – Are They Less Happy Than Quiet Dogs?

shibashake — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:03:32 +0000

We often associate quiet dogs with happiness and obedience. On the other hand, noisy barking dogs are considered to be aggressive, untrained, stressed, and unbalanced. Is this common perception true? Here, we discuss whether noisy barking dogs are truly less happy than their more quiet counterparts.