Puppy growth stages
Birth to 8 weeks The puppy is entirely dependent on its mother. Puppies are born with sealed eyes and ear canals. Walking begins at 16...
Clipping a dogs nails
Nails should be trimmed approximately twice per month. Use a clipper designed for dogs nails and be sure to have cotton swabs and a...
Dogs memory capacity
Experts debate the exact intelligence quotient of dogs and even whether it is possible to gauge the IQ of a nonhuman species. What can be...
Getting a puppy-checklist
1) If possible inspect the puppy's mother and father. Are they free of physical and/or mental shortcomings that might be passed to their...
Dog humps
In many cases mounting is done to display dominance not necessarily for sexual reasons. Should your dog initiate such behaviour push him...
Dog jumps on people
In most cases this is simply an overexuberant greeting. Correct the problem not by shouting at the dog or "kneeing" (using a knee to...
Heimlich Maneuver for a dog
If a dog starts choking or appears to have difficulty breathing, it may have an obstruction in its throat. Employ the following maneuver...
Training Tips
- If your dog exhibits an undesirable behaviour, the best approach is to pointedly ignore the behaviour and the animal. The dog will...
Coming when called
1) Solicit help from a family member or friend. Each person should sit at opposite ends of a room. Take turns calling the canine from one...
Weight Reduction
Before changing your dog's diet, develop a plan of action with your veterinarian. Weight loss in canines is a slow process with several...
