Archive for October, 2009
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Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Australian Shepherd is a bold, loving, smart and energetic member of the Herding Group. These dogs have an athletic build and are medium in size. With amazing agility and a powerful body, they can work hard all day without sacrificing speed or stamina. Australian Shepherd dogs were bred to [...]
Australian Cattle Dog (Herding Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a hardy and independent member of the Herding Group. This breed has a moderate build which helps balance the speed and agility needed to control cattle. For the last 200+ years these dogs were used as excellent herding canines and today this service is still [...]
SCHMITTY and PUDGE - Awesome 2010 Yorkie Calendar!
Submitted by Miniature Yorkshire Terrier Blog
If you read this site, you know who
SCHMITTY AND PUDGE are!
2 of my BEST YORKIE FRIENDS in the whole world!
SCHMITTY is FAMOUS!
I hope I can be that famous some day!
I wanted you to be the first to know -
Schmitty’s Healthy Do’s and Don’ts 2010 calendar is here!
I’m so excited [...]
Are Portuguese Water Dogs Hypoallergenic?
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Portuguese Water Dogs have short hair that does not shed and is considered a working dog, meaning that it is a breed that needs to stay busy. This breed is considered a hypoallergenic dog. Traditionally used to assist in fishing expeditions, the Portuguese Water Dog is now kept as a [...]
Anatolian Shepherd (Working Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Anatolian Shepherd is best known as a serious family protector that was bred to be the ultimate security dog. As a serious watch dog, this breed is very suspicious around strangers and other animals. Highly devoted to its family, yet at the same time very easy going and affectionate, [...]
American Staffordshire Terrier (Terrier Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The American Staffordshire Terrier is an outstanding watchdog and will protect its family at all costs. Equally as efficient in being a fearless guardian, this terrier brings to its owners love and attention. They are generally gentle around children, but may be a bit too rough and dominant with smaller [...]
Leash Training 101: Do You Have The Right Mindset?
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Leash training your dog is much more than actually following a few steps and guidelines. It’s the actual mindset of the owner that is the single most important element. Success or failure, joy or frustration all depend on how you approach your dog’s walking sessions.
Start your leash training off [...]
Akita (Working Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Akita is a proud member of the working group. This dog has a bold, independent personality, and is highly devoted to its family. Rated as one of the best watchdogs a man can own, the Akita will protect its family members at all costs, which makes it highly reserved [...]
Puppy Socialization: Introduce Your Dog To The World!
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
New puppies soak up information and experiences like a sponge – especially those between the ages of 8 to 12 weeks. This is the ideal time to get your pup out into the open and absorbing positive experiences to help with his socialization.
Say Hello To The Neighbors
Your neighbors and friends [...]
Airedale Terrier
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Airedale Terrier is not called the King of Terriers for nothing. This dog is the tallest terrier from the entire breed family. One of its primary progenitors are the Black and Tan and the old English Terriers. They were medium-sized dogs whom highly admired by Yorkshire hunters that would [...]
Puppy Socialization: How To Help Your Pup With Positive Experiences
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Puppy Socialization: How To Help Your Pup With Positive Experiences
Naturally, not every puppy comes from responsible beginnings. For the shelter puppy, one from a rescue group, or perhaps even a stray from completely unknown origins, your immediate attention to socialization can work wonders. This is the moments of your puppy’s [...]
Dog Acne Cure
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
As humans we experience skin problems like acne at least once in our lives, but what most don’t realize is that we aren’t the only ones who need attention when it comes to annoying acne. Believe it or not, our dogs also have the tendency to develop what is commonly known [...]
Housetraining: The 3 Most Common Reasons Why Your Dog Is Having Trouble
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Housetraining: The 3 Most Common Reasons Why Your Dog Is Having Trouble
Housetraining your dog quickly and easily can only be done by understanding what is causing him to use the bathroom inside the house in the first place. Many times the issues are not what they seem, and in fact [...]
Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
An adorable member of the toy dog group, the Yorkshire Terrier is a mixture of England’s finest terriers, made up of the Clydesdale terrier, English black and tan terrier, waterside terrier, and the Paisley terrier.
By the late 1800s, Yorkies had made their way to America but because there were so [...]
Housetraining: The Link Between Medications & Your Dog’s House-Wetting Accidents
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Housetraining: The Link Between Medications & Your Dog’s House-Wetting Accidents
Some medications cause a dog to drink more and thus produce such copious amounts of urine that the dog can’t wait as long between outdoor breaks or leaks while relaxed. If wetting accidents occur shortly after a dog starts a new [...]
City Dog Housetraining (Part 2): Graduating From Paper Training To Outside
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
City Dog Housetraining (Part 2): Graduating From Paper Training To Pottying Outside
Paper training is the best option for those of you enjoying the big city lifestyle, but living in close quarters inside a plush apartment. It just works, and works well. But once your pup is going to the bathroom [...]
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (Sporting Group)
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a member of the sporting group. This dog makes an excellent pointer, a versatile gun dog, and a solid all-around hunting companion. When on the job, these dogs have a deliberate point and retrieve style as they stick closely with the hunter’s gun.
Equally enjoyed by [...]
Why Hypoallergenic Dogs Need Love
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
All dogs need love in order to lead happy, healthy lives. Since most breeds of hypoallergenic dogs are smaller, they will need even more love. There are several ways that you can show your dog that you love them. Spending time together, exercising, giving them healthy, nutritious food, and treating [...]
City Dog Housetraining (Part 3): Choosing The Appropriate Outside Potty Area
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
City Dog Housetraining (Part 3): Choosing The Appropriate Outside Potty Area
The key to training your dog to go from using the bathroom on a pile of papers in your apartment, to holding it in and using an outdoor spot, takes a little common sense and some outdoor etiquette.
Going from the [...]
Bacterial Infections That Affect Cats And Dogs
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
There are many different types of bacteria some of which are good for your pet and others which are not. Unwanted bacteria can cause your cat or dog to become ill or cause an infection which can lead to more serious health problems, if not taken care of quickly.
Some of [...]
Compulsive behavior in cats
Submitted by Cat Health Nurse Blog
Compulsive Behavior in Cats
The word “compulsive” describes the repetitive, irresistible urge to perform a behavior. Most compulsive behaviors are normal activities, such as eating, grooming, moving around or sexual behaviors, but they occur in the wrong contexts and to such an extent that they interfere with normal functioning.
The most common [...]
Why Do Small Dogs Help with Hypoallergenic Conditions?
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
There are several reasons why small dogs are hypoallergenic. Since they are small, many breeds cannot climb on the couch, bed, or other furniture. With fewer allergens on the furniture, you will not be as affected by them. Small dogs want to have their own space. They will sleep in [...]
City Dog Housetraining (Part 4): The Threat Of Disease
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
One of the major concerns about potty training a puppy to use the bathroom outside in the busy city is the possible spread of disease. Deadly distemper and parvo disease, as well as parasites, can be transferred via infected canine feces and bodily fluids.
A puppy’s immature immune [...]
Food Allergies in Pets
Submitted by Living naturally, with pets
Part 1 on pet allergies will cover food allergies. Over the next few weeks, I will cover all of the allergies that plague our pets: food, contact, flea, inhalant, and bacterial allergies.
Food allergies in cats and dogs have become one of the most common allergies in pets. They aren’t usually [...]
Use The Right Body Language So Your Dog Understands
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Dog Training Use The Right Body Language So Your Dog Understands
Dogs are highly intelligent creatures and many pet owners do not give them enough credit when it comes to the way they can read and understand our body language. Some people have no idea that the body language that we [...]
