Dog Informations http://doginformations.info Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:13:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Golden Retriever Puppies If I was asked to pick the cutest puppy breed on earth one of the first ones that I would have to choose would be golden retriever puppies. First of all the retrievers are possibly the most useful of all breeds of dog and the golden retriever puppies just seem to have all that the rest of the ret...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/26/golden-retriever-puppies/ Potty Training Your Dog Puppies are cute and cuddly, but when it comes to bathroom breaks they can be more than a small challenge at times.

*A few things to note about smaller dogs before we delve deeper into this topic - small dogs are almost always harder to train than a bigger dog due to their bladder an...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/23/potty-training-your-dog/ Buying a New Puppy How To Avoid the Pitfalls Many books and articles have been written regarding the art of choosing a puppy (i.e. performing puppy tests, looking for parental OFA certifications, and so on...), but few, if any, discuss the contractual end of purchasing a puppy. I can tell you through personal experience that purchasing a qu...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/20/buying-a-new-puppy-how-to-avoid-the-pitfalls/ Are Your Really Ready to Get a Dog Dogs are wonderful companions. Having a special four-legged friend greeting you at the door when you get home every day, wagging his tail and making his doggy smile at you is an instant mood-brightener. I even get a greeting when I come back from the mailbox. But the decision to get a dog or a pu...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/17/are-your-really-ready-to-get-a-dog/ A Pit Bull Could Be The Right Dog For You Although Pit Bulls have gained a bad reputation for their seemingly aggressive behavior, this breed can be the ideal pet for the right owner. Pit Bulls crave attention and are very loyal and loving toward people.

Other dogs, on the other hand, tend to bring out the aggressive behavior of th...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/14/a-pit-bull-could-be-the-right-dog-for-you/ Shih Tzu - Birth ProcessClearing Passages Shih Tzu puppies are often born with amniotic fluid present in their lungs. As they take they first breaths a shih tzu puppy may inhale amniotic fluid left in the oral cavities, mouth and nasal passages. These first breaths will be neither lusty nor vigorous if the shih tzu puppy has inhaled amni...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/11/shih-tzu-birth-processclearing-passages/ Dog Training - Start Training Your Puppy by Winning His Respect The basis of training your puppy is winning his trust,respect, and confidence. Real training can't begin until your puppy has accepted you as his leader, respects you,and has confidence in you.

A mistake many puppy owners make is confusing love and affection for respect and confidence....]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/08/dog-training-start-training-your-puppy-by-winning-his-respect/ The Boston Terrier Dog — A True American Gentleman The Boston terrier, one of the few breeds that can claim to be truly American, is a lively, curious and smart companion that's always ready to play. At one time, Boston terriers were actually the most popular breed in the US. Today, they're still a clear favorite among the thousands of dog love...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/05/the-boston-terrier-dog-a-true-american-gentleman/ When Do I Start Puppy Training So you finally got the puppy of your dreams only to find that it is chewing your best shoes, barking at everybody that walks past your mailbox,jumping all over your furniture, and peeing all over the house!

Training a puppy to behave appropriately has many benefits for both the puppy and yo...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/08/02/when-do-i-start-puppy-training/ Bringing Home A New Puppy With careful planning, bringing home a puppy to share with your family can be a wonderful experience. However, a new puppy is a lot of hard work.

Before you ever bring your new puppy home, you must prepare your home for the new member of the family. To "puppy proof" your home, it is a goo...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/07/30/bringing-home-a-new-puppy/ Protect Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog from Heat Exhaustion As Pit Bulls are highly energetic dogs that love to run and play outside, it is important to learn about heat exhaustion. Familiarizing yourself with the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion could help you save your Pit Bulls life.

The first mistake many pet owners make is assuming that he...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/05/30/protect-your-pit-bull-terrier-dog-from-heat-exhaustion/ Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do Part 1 On a recent episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos," (AFV) one of the top three submissions for the $10,000 prize was a video of the aftermath of destruction a family's pet dog had done to their home. This dog had destroyed an end table, ripped the frame off a doorway, demolished a patio ...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/05/29/bad-dog-bad-dog-whatcha-gonna-do-part-1/ Dog Grooming Ins And Outs Dog grooming may sound simple, but it is more involved than just washing and drying your canine friend. There are some important health benefits that can be obtained by either learning the proper techniques or visiting a professional dog groomer on a regular basis. Not only do you address their f...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/05/28/dog-grooming-ins-and-outs/ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was a breed which was developed in the early days by crossing the bulldog with the terriers of the day. This produced a dog with a tenacious bite and seemingly limitless endurance for punishment. As early as the 1500s bull baiting and bear baiting was a "sport" in...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/05/27/the-staffordshire-bull-terrier/ Dog Clicker Training Dog clicker training is so much fun for both dogs and people that the training part just slips in! Dog clicker training gets the dog to figure out what you want, making it an enjoyable game.

This wonderful, cruelty-free method is revolutionizing dog training!

Have you tried it yet? It...]]> http://doginformations.info/2008/05/26/dog-clicker-training/