By Dog Lover on July 27, 2009
An important factor to keep in mind when picking out a new puppy is your place of residence; hence your puppy’s new home. Do you live in an apartment, a condo, or a house? Is your home along the countryside or in the middle of a busy city? Continue reading “Choosing A New Puppy: Why Picking Your Next Puppy Could Be A Major Mistake!”
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By Dog Lover on July 26, 2009
Once your new puppy is safe and sound at home for his first arrival, give your child certain tasks that can get her involved in taking care of the little doggie. These tasks should be assignments that she can easily manage, either on her own or with your help.
However, you should not give her too much responsibility over the puppy just yet. She should only do certain tasks that are appropriate for her age. Too much or too little responsibility can be discouraging to the child and can tarnish the relationship that she should have with your new pet. Continue reading “Choosing A New Puppy: What Tasks Can Your Child Handle With The New Puppy?”
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By Dog Lover on July 25, 2009
If you are a couch potato, then consider a breed that doesn’t require a high demand of physical activity. Although they still need to be exercised everyday, they usually get enough of it by running around the house.
Examples of these breeds are: English Toy Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Shih-Tzu, Chihuahua, and Yorkshire Terrier. If you prefer a larger dog, go for a Clumber Spaniel, Afghan Hound, Mastiff, Sussex Spaniel, or Bulldog. Continue reading “Choosing A New Puppy: There Is A Dog Breed For EVERY Lifestyle!”
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By Dog Lover on July 24, 2009
Once you decide on bringing home a new canine friend, selecting the right puppy is a crucial decision that should be given a lot of thought and consideration by you and the entire household. The right puppy will make a terrific friend and companion throughout for many years to come, while the wrong puppy may end up being isolated in the backyard or worse, taken to a shelter home.
There is no such thing as the perfect puppy for everybody. There are, however, several hundreds of breeds to choose from. With a little research and self-evaluation, it is possible for any person to find the right puppy for him or herself. Continue reading “Choosing A New Puppy: How To Select The Perfect Dog”
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By Dog Lover on July 23, 2009
An important step towards a happy and long-lasting relationship with any puppy is the ability to meet your expectations and requirements to the puppy’s personality and needs. Continue reading “Choosing A New Puppy: 3 Factors To Consider”
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By Dog Lover on July 22, 2009
Having a new puppy in the house is a very exciting and memorable experience, especially when you have children in the family. However, every interaction between your child and your new puppy must be closely supervised, especially for the first few days after your puppy’s arrival. Continue reading “Children & Puppies: The Best Way To Socialize The New Puppy With Your Kids”
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By Dog Lover on July 21, 2009
As soon as your new puppy arrives at your home for the very first time, you should get started on the training process immediately. Successful puppy training can be a pleasant and rewarding experience to everyone, so long as you start early and remain consistent week after week, month after month, and yes – year after year! Continue reading “Children & Puppies: Teaching Your Kids On How To Be A Responsible Dog Owner”
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By Dog Lover on July 20, 2009
Nothing is more adorable than seeing a small child and a loving puppy playing happily together. What’s even better to know, is that psychological studies have proven that people who are fortunate enough to grow up with a dog in the family household tend to have happier childhoods.
Kids who grow up with a family dog learn respect for other creatures as well as caring for them. These kids learn empathy, sympathy, handling responsibilities. They also develop self-confidence and self-esteem by knowing they are contributing to taking care of a living creature. Continue reading “Children & Puppies: Getting Your Child & New Puppy Off To A Great Start”
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By Dog Lover on July 19, 2009
We all love our puppies, especially when they are being cute and well behaved. We also adore them even when they are acting out in bad ways with annoying habits.
These annoying habits, however, are based on our standards of how they should behave. To our puppies, they are only acting like – well – dogs! But in order to keep the household a safe and peaceful place, they must learn to behave in the human world, and it is our job as their owners to make that happen. Continue reading “Chewing & Nipping: How To Curb Your Puppy From These 2 Annoying Behaviors”
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By Dog Lover on June 17, 2009
All dogs need exercise and grooming. And both are a good ways to spend some quality time with your dog that she’ll really appreciate and look forward to. Continue reading “Dog Basics: 2 Basic Needs A New Dog Owner Must Get Used To: Exercise & Grooming”
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