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How To Choose the Right Food for Your Dog

cwalk — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:20 -0500

How To Find the Best Vet for Your Dog

cwalk — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:17:38 -0500

How To Make Spring Cleaning Safe For Your Dog

cwalk — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:18:18 -0500

How To Keep Your Dog Hydrated

cwalk — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:58:56 -0500

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 Crate Train Your Dog

britgurlmax — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:20:08 -0600

Teaching your dog to go into a crate is an invaluable tool for housebreaking, and a safe way for him to travel. It also provides him with a space all to himself when he needs alone time. Dogs are den animals by nature, and a crate offers a den-like place for him to be safe and secure. There are many different types of crates available, but the most common types are wire cages with a tray bottom and the plastic airline crate. Both styles serve the purpose of confining a dog and providing a den for him to lie in. The dogs usually have no preference as to what style or color the crate is, as long as it is comfortable.

Choosing a crate

How To Travel with Your Pet on the Open Road

harryoakes — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:49:12 -0600

Overall safety is your # 1 concern for your trip. Please plan ahead. Ask yourself, do I have enough survival equipment in case of a disaster? Tornado, Earthquake, Flood, Hurricane, Avalanche, other disaster while I'm on the road?

How To Make Sure Your Pet is Safe During a Disaster

harryoakes — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:41:22 -0600

During a disaster, pets are often overlooked and left to die. For example, in NYC during 9/11, the police did not allow pet owners and rescuers to enter the outlying stricken areas to rescue pets until almost four days after the initial disaster. Many pets were found dead.

Here’s what you can do to help rescuers find your pet alive.

How To Choose a Healthy Dog Food

caseyleighh — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:42:00 -0600

Choosing what food to feed your dog is an important decision. The food you choose will be his or her primary source of nutrition. In order to make the best choice for your dog and your budget, you must learn to decipher the information on the label of the dog food bag. All of this information is regulated by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO. Here are the things you need to look for on the label:

How To Get Your Dog to Fetch Beer

ericrogers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:42:07 -0500

Owning a dog is a richly rewarding experience that improves the quality of one’s life in many fun ways. Dogs are tried and true companions… they encourage us to spend more time outdoors getting sun and exercise… they sleep at the foot of the bed, providing warmth on chilly winter nights… and if properly trained, they can be the best bartender you’ll never have to pay.

That’s right, YOU can train your pooch to fetch beers from your refrigerator in just a few easy steps. So whether you’re watching the big game, taking the edge off a busy day, or simply attempting to enter the Guinness Book of Records as “World’s Biggest Couch Potato”, Man’s Best Friend can help ensure you never have to move a muscle to keep the suds flowing: