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There are very dogs that are capable of succeeding in Service Dog work. Although temperament is important, factors such as health, structure and genetics affect the rate of failure. This is why service dogs are often sought out through reputable breeders for a complete history of the breed’s line. When evaluating dogs from a shelter for Service Dog work, you must look for factors that would disqualify the dog. For example, traits such as fear, aggression and timidity would not be appropriate…

The standard American Dream is a house with a white picket fence, two kids, and a yard for the dog to play in. If you drive through any neighborhood, that is most likely what you will see; however, peeking through the curtained windows you may also see a few feline friends. Although cats are becoming more popular, dogs are still man’s best friend. Nobody will be more loyal, understanding, or affectionate than your dog. Cats may be right for some people, but nothing makes a rough day at work…

Footprints on Our Hearts My husband and I were walking down 2nd street in Long Beach one Saturday with our Husky Kaya and Labrador Kaylee when I noticed a young girl and her mother walking towards us. The young girls ' eyes were full of excitement as she saw our dogs and began to run towards us. I watched as her mom yelled for her to stop and could see the dismay and anxiety in her eyes as she watched her daughter running towards us. The girl stopped and slowly walked back to her mom and after…

When we come to pet training, dog training strikes us first. Dogs are mainly trained to obey their master, work on farms, detect drug or other illegal items. But, no training is species specific but is concept specific. So, cats can also be trained. If you approach your cat with a positive, encouraging and cheering attitude, you can make it learn almost all commands. A reward-based training can serve your purpose. If you are a new pet parent, you can start with training your cat to sit, roll,…

Top 6 Smartest Dog Breeds Are you looking to grow your family by welcoming a four-pawed friend in your home? More than just the size, looks and personality, it is also very important to consider the breed’s intelligence level in deciding what dog to get for your household. Intelligence plays a big factor in a dog’s ability to learn commands, as well as its capability to perform the tasks consistently and how well it responds to training. Here are some of the smartest dog breeds that you…

Shiba Inus are one of the cutest breed of dogs in the whole wide univers (assuming that the other universe’s dogs don’t look cute). I mean, who couldn’t resist hugging those furry little dogs while prancing on your bed, on your lap, on your table, on your back (?), or even on your, uhm, head? Wherever they go, they still look cute! This popular breed of dog is still hot in the eyes of the majority in the Internet. Because of their adorableness, various people dress them up, put them on awkward…

Labrador retrievers are proven to be America’s favorite breed of dogs. John Grogan grew up in Florida with labradors as pets, who they treated as family. He fell in love instantly with labs and felt the need to have one when he was grown up and on his own. When he crossed paths Jenny, now his wife, he found out that she adored four legged friends just as much as him--which was a perfect fit in their marriage and family. Out of all of the three-hundred-forty dog breeds recognized, they were…

I believe that all servicemen and women should be able to keep the dogs that they train. I have many reasons why we should be able to keep them. I also have many reasons why they shouldn’t be able to keep them. There are many people that believe in different ways. The reasons I think that the men and women should be able to keep the dogs is because the dogs have become a part in their lives. I pick that all servicemen and women should be able to keep the dogs that they train, because they have…

**Origin: The Boston Terrier is one of American's native breeds. Robert C. Hooper of Boston Massachusetts purchased a dog, that had been imported from England, from William O'Brian. This dog was known as Judge or Hooper's Judge. He was a cross breed between a English Bulldog and a White English Terrier. His head was squared and blocky and he had a nearly even mouth. Judge weighed about 32 pounds and was rather tall stationed. His color was dark brindle. **By the year 1891, the Boston Terrier was…

They say that "dogs are man's best friend", it's quite true actually because people who love dogs very much tend to create a special kind of bond and connection that others cannot see. Since many of them prefer dogs as their pet and as a companion, they can benefit in being familiar with different kinds of dog breeds and effective ways in training them. The Akita dogs are recognizable with their curled tail and bear shaped head that is best characterized by the Spitz breeds. They are easy…