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• Dog Travel – Make The Long Trip More Comfortable For Your Dog
  Traveling with your puppy or dog can be a lot of fun. It's a great way to bond with your pet while experiencing new places along the way. If your road trip is going to be a long one then you need to take a few extra steps to plan accordingly and ensure that you and your puppy get to your destination safe and happy.
  
  
• Adopting A Shelter Dog
  If you have recently adopted a shelter dog or puppy or are considering doing so than this article is for you. One of the most common behavioral problems that you will experience when bringing home a shelter dog or puppy is extreme hyperactivity.
  
  
• Are You Thinking About Dog Breeding?
  If you are thinking about starting dog breeding puppies, you should take it very seriously. The main motive behind dog breeding should not be commercial but the well being of that particular breed. If you have a favorite breed, you can commit yourself to the improvement of that breed.
  
  
• An Overview Of Types Of Dog Breeding
  Dog breeding is a very complicated process and that is why many say that it should be taken up by professionals only. Dog breeding is about improving the breed and not about bringing a litter into this world. A professional and responsible dog breeder knows the pros and cons of various kinds of breeding. The decision that he takes will keep in mind the welfare of the dogs and the future puppies.
  
  
• Caring For Older Dogs
  Once your dog becomes older it is time to take some preventative steps in order for them remain healthy, happy and active. Have your veterinarian examine your pet annually or more often, if necessary.
  
  
• Newborn Puppy Care
  Taking care of the newborn puppy if you are midwifing the Mom can be quite exciting. Watching a new life come into the world is a miracle in itself. Observe the birth in awe, but be ready to help Mom if she is having trouble.
  
  
• Getting the Puppy His Own ID
  Fifteen to twenty million dogs were lost in the last year due to no identification on the dog. Even simple collar tags can help your pet to be returned. Without any form of ID in place, if your dog goes missing, there is no way to track him even if someone finds him.
  
  
• Naming Your Puppy
  What an honor that has been bestowed upon you and your puppy! You get to name this new little puppy you have just brought home. You are under much pressure to come up with a name that is not too cute, not too frilly, and something that will fit the animal's personality. Oh the pressure of a name.
  
  
• Nutrition For Puppies
  Nurtrition is important. When you bring the new puppy home, the first thing you will want to do is feed him. What kind of food do you use? What are his nutritional requirements? Will he like what you give him? Make sure your veterinarian is involved in his diet planning.
  
  
• Orphan Puppies
  Puppies usually become orphaned when Mom doesn't make enough milk to feed them, has a physical problem that prevents her from caring for the pups, or has died during the birthing process. These puppies can be raised by you if you are willing to work hard at keeping them healthy. They will need to be seen by the veterinarian after birth so he can start them on their feeding schedule.
  
  
• Puppies Get Bored Too
  Bored puppies can pick up some really bad habits. Some of these are really hard to break and can be very destructive.
  
  
• The Amazing Healing Power Of Dog Saliva
  Before the dawn of antibiotics and other medicines designed to heal wounds and rid the injury of bacteria, dogs did just fine by nursing their injuries to health with the use of their tongue.
  
  
• Travel and Holidays with Your Puppy
  Travel and holidays must be prepared for in advance by contacting the place you are staying and find out if they allow pets. Make sure all your puppy's vaccinations are up to date. Ask the veterinarian if the puppy is ready and healthy enough to travel.
  
  
• Winter Safety Tips - For Your Dog and Puppy
  Winter safety tips for your dog and puppy. Be aware of exactly how cold it is, including the wind chill factor. A doghouse is good to have but may not protect them from frostbite on their extremities. Be sure to bring your pet in out of the cold.
  
  
• Adopting An Older Golden Retriever
  Adopting An Older Golden Retriever is very rewarding. Goldies are very popular. Those of you who want a Golden Retriever but aren’t ready to go through the trials and tribulations of a puppy, should look into adopting an older Golden. Older Golden Retrievers are mature, and prove to be great in homes where they need to spend a quality amount of time by themselves. They are a very adjustable breed, being good tempered. No matter how old the Golden may be, he will quickly become a valued member of your family in little to no time at all.
  
  
• Bedding For Your Golden
  Bedding for your Golden Retriever is very important, as this is where he will be spending quite a bit of time - especially at night. The ideal bedding for your Golden should be a natural fiber, such as wool, as wool absorbs most moisture and will keep your companion warm. When you get your blanket, you can try thrift stores, as they aren’t very expensive
  
  
• Characteristics Of The Golden Retriever
  Golden Retrievers have been bred over the years to be geared more towards people. Golden Retrievers make great guide dogs for the blind, friends for younger children, and even assistants for those who love to hunt. Due to the way Golden Retrievers have been bred, they need to interact with people on a frequent basis.
  
  
• Digging – Support Your Dog's Digging Habit
  Puppies love to dig! Digging is also a dog's way of relieving stress and "letting it all out" so to speak. If a puppy is experiencing anxiety levels due to a new baby in the house, a recent move, strange people, or lack of attention, then he is going to dig in order to help himself feel better.
  
  
• Dog Breeding Is A Complicated Business
  Dog breeding is not as simple as some might think. Let us just take one part of the process- finding out when your female dog (bitch) comes into heat and mating her- and you will realize that even the simplest task requires sufficient knowledge and hard work. One of the most crucial aspects about dog breeding is mating your bitch at the right time so as to avoid missed breeding.
  
  
• Dog Breeding Should Be About Improving The Breed
  Dog Breeding - Improving The Breed. As a responsible and good dog breeder you would love to achieve the “Breed Standard” for your dog.
  
  
• Dog Owners With Arthritis
  Dog owners who have severe cases of arthritis and/or carpal tunnel syndrome can have quite a hard time with even the most simplest of tasks when it comes to taking care of their dogs. Just opening up a small can of dog food can prove to be excruciating.
  
  
• Dog Toys
  A dog's life is centered around playing, eating, playing, sleeping, oh and did I mention playing? In other words, dogs gravitate towards doing anything that is amusing and they LOVE TO PLAY! This means that a fun and positive atmosphere for your dog should have many toys laying around for him to play with.
  
  
• Teaching Kids And Pets To Coexist Peacefully
  It is possible for children and pets to coexist in the same household, peacefully. If you take the time to introduce your pets to your children properly, your kids and pets can live in harmony. New babies worry parents, in fact, many cats and dogs readily accept a new child into the home and become fiercely loyal and protective over the baby.
  
  
• Dangerous Dog Treats: What To Know Before You Treat Your Pup
  What pooch does not love getting a treat or two now and then. For every great dog treat, there are those on the market that are not so good. There are so many treats available these days and they all come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and consistencies.
  
  
• Dogs & Babies
  How To Handle Your Jealous Puppy When The New Baby Arrives - When you bring home a new baby, you need to have the dog used to having infant around, so that he does not mistake it for a dog toy. You can start preparing ahead of time before your baby is born by going through your daily routine with a toy doll. Place the doll lying down as if you were going to give it a nap each day and allow your dog to be in the same room, but make sure he obeys you and stays away.
  
  
• Feeding Your Golden Retriever
  The breeder will start training the puppy with food, and it’s up to you to ensure that he gets the food he has come to know. Once you bring your puppy home, you should always make sure that you use the same food that he has become accustomed to. Golden Retriever puppies have very delicate stomachs, and they can be very receptive to any changes in their food.
  
  
• Why Mailmen Drive Dogs Crazy!
  Why is it that dogs seem to go absolutely crazy whenever the mailman approaches the house? Dogs go through an awful lot of trouble making sure that their territory is marked with their scent. To a dog, the idea that a strange person would just come along every day and put more smells on top of theirs can be notably offensive.
  
  
• Good Dog Breeders Ensure A Better Puppy
  A good breeder would be working with a breed for at least 5-6 years. Dog breeding would not be his or her main source of income. A good breeder would take up dog breeding as a hobby or because he is compassionate about dogs.
  
  
• Hiking With Your Dog
  If you have ever been out with your dog walking or hiking through nature's great outdoors, you have probably recognized a few dangers along the way that can pose a risk to injuring or even killing your dog. Dogs absolutely love roaming nature's open lands with their masters.
  
  
• Make Your Dog Roll In Ecstasy
• When Having Their Ears Rubbed - Why Do Some Dogs Get Mad & Snap
  Did you know that some dogs cannot stand the feeling of people rubbing and grabbing at their ears? While it's true that the ears can be a soft spot for many dogs, which when rubbed will make a dog melt like butter, but on the other end of the spectrum there are dogs which become very aggressive if their ears are touched.
  
  
• Why Do Some Dogs Gobble Up Their Food At Lightening Speed
  There is a genetic reason for this and that is due dogs' ancestors never having food to waste. When food is scarce, as it was for dogs of the wild, the only concern an animal has is to gobble up as much as possible.
  
  
• Grooming Your Golden Retriever
  Grooming your Golden Retriever is a never ending process. The entire process should be down once or twice a week, and will take you around a ½ an hour of time. Brushing your dog while he is shedding will help to control shedding quite a bit. While outside, if your Golden Retriever manages to get burs or other defects in his hair, you should instantly take a few moments of your time and get the burs or other matter out of his coat.