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How To Choose a Responsible Breeder

britgurlmax — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:54:13 -0500

Deciding to get a new dog or puppy can be exciting, especially if it is your first dog. You imagine a soft, cuddly puppy following you around everywhere, giving you puppy kisses rich in 'puppy breath' and living a long, healthy life with you and your family. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple or that realistic if you buy from a direputable breeder. Often times people are misled by breeders whose practices are less than ethical and who sugar coat there ads with dog 'hype' to draw the unsuspecting public to them. The result is that people buy a dog laden with health problems, temperament problems, and behavioral problems. In the dog world, as is everything else, you get what you pay for.

How To Prepare for and Find the Perfect Puppy

ColleenDB — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:57:52 -0600

Above all else, when you are preparing for a puppy, you must do your homework! Here are some things to consider as you prepare for and choose the perfect puppy.

How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You

JessRan — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:32:29 -0600

Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the
life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide to bring home any animal.

How To Give a Pet as a Gift

JessRan — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:24:10 -0600

Many people purchase pets as gifts with good intentions only to discover their new pet takes more time and care than anticipated or the recipient isn’t as thrilled as they’d hoped. Caged animals need daily handling to become loving members of the family. Puppies and kittens left in unfamiliar surroundings may get into more trouble or discover possible dangers in the home.

How To Choose Where to Adopt a Dog

Casey47 — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:05:01 -0500

Are you looking for the perfect companion? Maybe a large dog that loves fetch and would be a great jogging partner? Possibly you are looking for a small lap companion that loves car rides, or maybe even a playmate for your children? No matter how you look at it, getting a dog is a serious task. After all you are choosing a new member of the family, so you want to make sure you make the right choice!

When getting a new dog or puppy, it's always important to consider where to get the animal. It's also important to remember that you have a few choices. There are several places and opportunities for adopting dogs. Here are a few that will hopefully help you to make the best decision possible for your family!

How To Train Your Dog

teacher — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:58:53 -0500

Puppies are cute…and unruly. They need guidance as they don’t know what is right or wrong yet. They are little explorers and will get into trouble unless you teach them how to behave well. How can you help your mischievous little friend? Well, train your dog by following the basic rules of dog training. Here are some useful dog training tips that will help you guide, teach and train your new addition to the household.

How To Choose the Right Dog

teacher — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:11:14 -0500

The idea of adopting a dog has been on your mind for months now. Every time that you see a puppy in the window of your local pet shop, your heart crumbles at the idea of holding that puppy in your arms. Their selection is huge and all these cute and friendly little critters offer you a sad puppy eye look telling you they wish to share both your heart and your home. Unfortunately, you cannot bring them all home. So the question that is on your mind is: “How to choose the right dog?”

How To Assess Wolves as Pets

Staff468 — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:35:24 -0500

Wolves are wild animals. This means that they like to live outdoors, follow the rules of the pack and mark their territory. Are you considering a wolf or wolfdog as a pet? Here are some tips on what you should consider as you make the decision:

How To Choose a Healthy Dog

Amy 329 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:49:00 -0600

Whether you are adopting a dog from your local humane society or purchasing a puppy from a breeder, you'll want to be sure that your new pet is healthy. There are several things you can do to ensure that the pooch you pick is in good physical and mental health.

Look for discharge from the eyes and nose. A thick, greenish discharge from a dog's eyes or nose can be a symptom of several illnesses. If the dog has already been examined by a veterinarian and is undergoing treatment for something easily cured, you may want to consider taking him home and finishing out his treatment. If the breeder or shelter staff is unsure as to the cause of these symptoms, be cautious about taking him home.

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How To Choose Between Male and Female Dogs

Mary311 — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:01:00 -0600

In some ways, choosing between male and female dogs is a matter of personal preference. However, there are some characteristics which are common in bitches and other characteristics which are common in male dogs. It is important to evaluate these characteristics and determine which sex would fit in best with your home situation. Additionally, choosing between male and female dogs is important if you already have another bitch or male dog and are choosing an additional dog. This article will list a few characteristics of bitches, a few characteristics of male dogs, and how to choose between male and female dogs when considering a second or third dog.

The following characteristics often apply to bitches:

Independent - Bitches tend to want to be in control of the entire situation. They may come to their owner when they are seeking affection but will often move away when they have had enough.

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