Pugs: Some Diet Do’s and Don’ts

Who can resist the loving and comical nature of the pug, a breed of dog who's popularity has exploded since the release of movies such as "Men in Black," "The Adventures of Milo and Otis," and the animated Disney movie," Pocahontas". Pugs are an excellent breed choice for children, are inherently good-natured, and are particularly adaptable to apartment living due to their minimal exercise requirement. But before one decides to welcome a pug into the family, certain considerations must be taken, including concerns regarding diet.
Pugs: Some Diet Do's and Don'ts

Dog Training – Possessiveness With Food

Though sometimes would like to believe otherwise, food is a dog's first priority, so the first step to successful training is to establish yourself as the leader, this can be acheived by showing him that he can only have his food at your discretion and command.
Dog Training – Possessiveness With Food

Choosing A Suitable Dog – One That Fits Your Lifestyle

Large or small – active or couch potato – longhaired or short – with the myriad of options out there, how in the world do you pick the right dog?

Will a large dog be best – or a small one? Do you have children? Do you have other pets? Choosing a suitable dog raises so many questions, but choosing the perfect family dog is one of life's big bonuses. Dogs make brilliant companions and wonderful family pets – if you get the maths right! Making the wrong decision results in heartbreak for yourself and your family – and yet another unhappy or abandoned dog.

Choosing A Suitable Dog

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a clumsy looking, plodding dog, but it excels at tracking – animals, criminals, lost children and all! Affable in temperament, the Bloodhound can be difficult to train and therefore needs understanding.
Bloodhound

Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are a medium to medium/large dog breed. They reach a height between 20” to 24”. If a Golden Retriever could speak, they might say, “What can I do for you?” They are born people pleasers from hunting to tricks to family pet.
Golden Retrievers

Curly Coated Retriever

The Curly-Coat is a retriever of great ability in the water and on land. He is descended from a cross between the St. John's Newfoundland (presently known as the Labrador Retriever), the English Water Dog and the Poodle. He became extremely popular among the English land-owners of the nineteenth century and was prized as a multi-purpose hunting retriever with great perseverance on land as well as strength in the water. With the arrival of the twentieth century, the popularity of the Curly-Coat gave way to other retrieving breeds. Today it still remains popular in Australia and New Zealand. This is a dog with great power in the water when it comes to retrieving. I have personally seen a Curly -Coat that has brought in without hesitation a wounded Canada Goose, no small feat. He is a natural swimmer if introduced to the water at an early age to water play. There is not always an inherent desire to swim, at least without an introduction, because the Curly Coat has also been used for years as a hunting dog on land.
Curly Coated Retriever

First Aid For Pets

If you don't know what to do for your pet if an emergency arises, read this article about basic first aid care for pets.
First Aid For Pets

Best Vacuum For Pet Hair

With more and more of us owning pets it has become increasingly important for us to clean up effectively after we have let out beloved pets roam all round the house and lay about on our carpets and furniture. This means more work for the person clearing the house as cleaning up all the hairs and possible pet mites is no small task. What is needed is a pet specific cleaner and with so many different cleaners on the market today we need to find out what is the best vacuum for pet hair.
Best Vacuum For Pet Hair

Keeping Your Dog Cool In The Hot Summer Sun

Summer is typically a time of great family fun and activity. The days are long and warm, the kids are on vacation, and the sun worshipers are out in full force. Unfortunately, the season also brings with it some very specific hazards – sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Not only are these hazards a threat to your human family, they can endanger the lives of your furry family members as well. As temperatures soar, your dog will need a little attention in order to ensure his safety.
Keeping Your Dog Cool In The Hot Summer Sun

Urine Samples, Anal Glands, and Dandruff!

When most people get a dog, they think of the fun times they will have with their new furry companion.  But there are many things that aren’t so pleasant that we as dog owners must consider to keep our friends happy and healthy.
Urine Samples, Anal Glands and Dandruff