What Are the Advantages of Crate Training?

When done correctly, crate training benefits both your dog and you.  It will create a much happier household for all family members when you dog learns and understands his boundaries. Housebreaking Will Be Much Easier Since dogs in general do not like to sleep in their own mess, housebreaking will become much easier.  Dogs generally develop better bladder control when confined to dog cages over a specific time.  He will learn when to relieve himself after taking him outside immediately after his release from his cage. Dogs, being den animals,  generally like their place clean and quiet.  It is also good to remember that... 

A Guide To Popular Types Of Terriers

There are many types of terrier: American Pit Bull, Scottish, Jack Russel, Cesky, West Highland White (Westie), Airedale, Staffordshire, Yorkshire (Yorkie), as well as Boston terrier to name a few! First of all, we are going to start with our personal favorite, the heroic dog breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier. There are so many individuals out there that enjoy this breed. However, there are others out there that make this breed a bad name. There are many places that are trying to ban this breed and many of them have succeeded. Many do not realize just how heroic these dogs are. Look up Sergeant Stubby, who took part in... 

Is A Terrier The Dog For You?

As long as you are willing to learn a bit about the needs of terrier dogs, caring for one can be fairly simple. The terrier is an energetic type of class of breed that needs a lot of attention. The attention you need to give them as their owner is very important. If you plan on breeding terriers, it is first recommended that you speak to your veterinarian and get your terrier inspected to make sure that he/she is suitable for reproduction. In the article below, you will find out more about the caring for your terrier. Understanding your dog’s needs is the first step to becoming a good pet owner. The behavior, as well as... 

False Pregnancies In Dogs

Unusual behavior following a heat cycle (estrus) in the non-pregnant female dog is a common occurrence. This condition is termed false pregnancy (hyperluteoidism, pseudocyesis, pseudo-pregnancy). It is a hormonal imbalance and may cause a wide range of clinical signs. Let’s have a brief review of a normal estrous cycle on the female dog in order to have a better understanding of the abnormal type. The onset of heat is characterized by swelling of the vulva and a bloody discharge which happens from four to fourteen days. In most female dogs, the bloody discharge lasts about ten days. During this time, the ovaries are preparing... 

6 Steps To Grooming a Wavy or Curly-Coated Sporting Breed

Grooming a dog with a curly or a wavy coat is not as simple as grooming one that has a short and smooth coat. For example, take the “water breeds”. They are sporting dogs with extremely harsh curly coats. Because these dogs typically spend a lot of time out in the field, retrieving items from water, flushing upland game, and serving as all-purpose hunting companions, their coats should be kept short and neat. If not then their long and straggly curls will latch onto every stray; twigs, burr, pieces of debris, etc. If your wavy or curly-coated dog is to be shown then their coats should be scissored into a neat shape,...