Are you familiar with a canine called the Affenpinscher? This particular dog is a great companion and is a little on the small side standing between 9 and 11 inches in height and weighing between 7 and 10 pounds. Because of the size, the breed is not recommended for families with small children due toContinue reading “Reasons Why You Should Own/Adopt an Affenpinscher”
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Teaching Your Dog Not to Jump on Furniture
Trying to teach your dog not to jump on the furniture? Here are a few tips. First, when he does it, tell him ‘down’ and point to the floor. Give him a little help if needed. When he gets back on the floor reward him. If he does it again, tell him ‘down’ again. RewardContinue reading “Teaching Your Dog Not to Jump on Furniture”
Canine flea prevention
Your dog is a big part of your life and keeping fleas from taking over her coat is important to you. What should you know about flea prevention to help keep her comfortably flea-free? It’s important to take the time to get to know your pet so you can better understand where she spends herContinue reading “Canine flea prevention”
When To Vaccinate Puppies
When puppies are born, they already have protective antibodies that they have gotten from their mothers; this is called maternal immunity. A puppy’s maternal immunity provides temporary protection against infectious pathogens that the puppy may be exposed to during the first few weeks of life. The level of maternal immunity soon wears off when puppiesContinue reading “When To Vaccinate Puppies”
Dogs and About the Car
Not all dogs like to go for car rides. Some dogs may associate the car with the vet and the vet makes them anxious so the car does too. If your dog is not too keen about riding in the car there are some ways you can help him overcome this fear or at leastContinue reading “Dogs and About the Car”
How Much Should You Feed Your Dog?
This is one of the most asked questions for pet owners and it’s a good question. Sure, there may be directions on the bag of dog food, but those are often simply recommendations. If you’re not sure, talk to your vet to find out how much your particular dog should be eating. You should alsoContinue reading “How Much Should You Feed Your Dog?”
Why your dog digs in your yard
Your dog is an excellent companion and you want to make sure you are able to offer her lots of attention in order to understand her better. This makes you wonder – what makes her want to dig in the yard? Your dog tends to dig for a variety of reasons and understanding her motivationContinue reading “Why your dog digs in your yard”
Training Your Dog to Stay in Place
After you train your dog to sit, you need him to stay in place on command. STAY is a fairly advanced command so ensure that your dog reliably obeys the SIT command. With your dog sitting, hold a treat in front of his nose to get his attention. Say your dog’s name and the STAYContinue reading “Training Your Dog to Stay in Place”
How is Heartworm Disease Transmitted in Dogs?
Heartworms are dangerous to dogs and in some cases can be fatal. Your dog can get heartworms primarily through a mosquito bite. The mosquito bites an infected animal and draws up heartworm larvae with the blood. When the mosquito bites another animal (i.e. your dog) then that animal becomes infected. The larvae takes 10 toContinue reading “How is Heartworm Disease Transmitted in Dogs?”
Bringing a new puppy home
You have been excited to add a new furry friend to your life for a while now and it’s finally time to bring her into your home. How should you go about this to help her ease into her new life in your care? Your new addition will need some time to adjust to allContinue reading “Bringing a new puppy home”
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