Dog breeds

Many dogs pick up on the idea of training very quickly, and will enjoy the time you spend with them even though they are learning. Unlike children, dogs enjoy learning new things and will sit for hours if you keep their attention. To begin training your dog to sit, you will need patience and a week of training time. You can use the following tricks on training your dog to sit, stay and heel: Sit on the floor with your dog for the sit training. Call the dog to you, and tell him or her to sit.…

Dog is man’s best friend; they are kind, they are loyal, and they never laugh when they see you practicing your new dance moves. Dog owners across this country, however, deem it fair to have their “best friends” undergo unnecessary, painful surgeries. Ear cropping and tail docking, the process of cutting off the ears and tails of dogs to look a certain way, is wrong and cruel to our pets. Tail docking, when done by a veterinarian, is a procedure in which a puppy, only a few days old at the time,…

It is a criminal offensive in 14 states to leave your pet unattended in a extremely hot or extremely cold vehicle. The reason for this is that thousands of dogs die every year from heat stroke, which is an excruciating and painful punishment for an innocent animal. (15LA) Arizona Cardinals player Tyran Matheiu with the help of PETA tested out how long it takes for the inside of the car to reach an unbearable temperature. On a 90 degree day with the window cracked Tyran Matheiu sat in the car…

you’re a dog. You were born in the same shelter you are at now. You are a full breed dog, weighing 75 pounds and mainly muscle. Though looks can be deceiving, you are actually a warm and fuzzy dog, who loves to give kisses and snuggle. But no matter how sweet you are, you’re never going to be adopted, and you’ve sat at the shelter and watched everyone else gets adopted for 3 years. You don’t understand why you don’t have a home. And then it hits you; you’re a pit bull, no one wants a scary dog…

Experience with Dogs As far back as I can remember, my family has always had a Dog. The bond between a dog and human being is typically very strong, even stronger when the human in question is a child. The dog must be able to sense that this tiny human has some special value. Perhaps it could also be that a child is somewhere in the middle of the spectrum between a human adult and a toy. The dog can’t quite figure out if it should listen to it or play with it. Whatever the reason may be, dogs…

Hypoallergenic Dogs It is important to note that there isn’t a 100% hypoallergenic dog; however, there are many breeds that do well with allergies. This is because these different breeds do not shed their coats. These non-shedding coats produce less dander which is one of the leading causes of dog related allergies. These dog breeds are notoriously gentle and require moderate amounts of exercise, so children will have a dog that is as active as they are. Some examples of allergy friendly dogs…

When you have finally come to the decision to bring a dog into your home, you realize that your life is about to change for the better. You will be greeted at the door with a smiling face that is always happy to see you and a wagging tail ready for play and exercise. There is even science to back up the claims of just how much stress relief a dog can bring to your life, but where do you acquire such an amazing animal? While searching, you may find yourself bombarded with information, propaganda…

adopt a dog from a rescue group or buy a puppy from a breeder. There are several major differences to consider before making a final choice. While both are viable options, the differences and similarities between adopting and purchasing animals are pronounced and deserve a thorough investigation before choosing the right course of action for your lifestyle. Three of the major variations between adopting and purchasing dogs are the health, price, and complicity of taking it home. With a rescue…

experienced coming out of an illegal dog fighting ring ran by Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons former quarter back. Today, many organizations have come together to help many homeless and hurt animals. Although corporations like PETA and the Humane Society have refused to take these animals in. Animals who have experienced actions like hanging, drowning, and electrocution when refuses to obey can negatively impact how they react to humans and human contact. These actions causes dogs…

Pit Bulls are considered “The American Dog”. They have changed the way many Americans view dogs, but not only dogs the specific breed pit bulls. Many people only see them as mean, dangerous animals. They blame the dogs’ behavior based on the few pit bulls they see on the news for “attacking” someone. Pit bulls are not naturally mean-natured dogs. There have been multiple studies done on pit bulls to prove that they are not a danger to our society. Particularly, after reading the article The…