Puppy mill

Also, you need to reinforce your dog’s behavior in a positive way because studies has it that positive reinforcements stick better to your puppies rather than punishments. 2. Cure of an upset stomach. Eating dirt may be a sign that your dog is experiencing an upset stomach. It was found out that clay can help with parasite problems as well as detoxification processes. It can also soothe your…

Training a puppy when you first bring them home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain physical items such as a dog bed or crate, food and water bowls, puppy chow, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide and agree on routine, responsibility and rules. The first few days are extremely important. Enthusiasm and emotions are up. Everyone wants to feed the puppy, play with the puppy and hold the puppy. Pre-established rules are easily broken. Everyone…

You may at first think crate training puppy appears cruel? However, if you follow a few simple rules and stick to them you will know exactly how to crate train a puppy successfully and stress free. If you have chosen a new puppy to take home with you then you will need to work out the best type of training for him. Housebreaking a puppy will need some effort on your part as well as some understanding of what your new puppy wants. Stress and feeling unsure of his surrounding will play a large…

onto the snow with cold, crisp footprints and our breaths fogging the misty air. The powdery, white precipitation crunched as we opened the door and pushed heaps of snow aside. The breeder greeted us and showed us inside. There were three wiggling puppies on the floor. One girl was a beautiful blue girl with striking…

Puppy Adoption Adoption should always be your first option but it is not the easiest decision to make. There exist many dog shelters each with multiple dog breeds to choose from. The process of adoption might take hours up to days to choose the right puppy. All these puppies seek for are loyal, trustful, and devoted future owners to take care of them. These adorable puppies need your love and affection. I slowly entered the large room that sheltered all the puppies. The shelter set off a…

On May 17th 2016 last year there was a dog sled race in Antarctica and I wanted to join but I didn’t have a sled racing dog so I need a sled dog, and I am going to bring you with me to tell you how that happened and the adventured me and my malamute pup Taya went through. It all started when I saw an ad in a catalog about a dog sled race in Antarctica and I thought that I could get a sled dog and join in on the race. I went to bed that night and woke up in the morning and I went straight to my…

Dog Bedding: From Blankets To Canopy Beds By Andrew Murray Aug 19, 2010 There are dog beds, and then there is what would probably be more properly called dog bedding. Bedding would be not just the accessories like blankets and throws, but also beds that change shape, sometimes behaving almost like blankets, and sometimes resembling real discernible beds. Dogs are often content to sleep wherever they feel comfortable, whether it's at the foot of your own bed, on the couch, or on a layer of…

It was a bright sunny day outside in the afternoon of my sophomore year of high school. I was walking from school and back to my house. I noticed when walking closer and closer to my house, I spotted my cousins husband’s truck sitting outside as both him and my mother were talking. Finally, I stepped foot onto my property with a greeting of my soon to be furry brown friend, Dollie. I said to my cousin’s husband, “nice dog you got there!” He replied, “she’s not my dog buddy, she’s yours!” My…

How to treat your dog as a friend? When you are out with your dog, sometimes you don't put a collar around your dog's head as you are in a safe area. People are baffled by this, the reason that the dog follows you wherever you go is that the dog sees you as a leader. Here are some tips for training dogs on how to walk, and control it and be good friends in the future. Try to be a good trainer You should learn how to be a good trainer and to control your dog without any bad reactions. The time…

I believe all dogs should have space to run around. However, I feel that the dog owner is responsible for finding a place for their dog to get it's exercise. Also, having a dog park will raise taxes and people without dogs shouldn't have to be responsible for paying taxes on a new dog park. All dogs need exercise and room to play. However, I believe dog owners should think about that before living somewhere without a dog park or room for their dog. For instance, don't get an apartment and…