Great Dane Shopping Guide

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Great Danes are the ‘Gentle Giant’ of the dog world – happy, easy going and comical. They are one of the tallest dogs in the world (the only breed that stands as tall is the Irish Wolfhound). Thought to be nearly 400 years old, the Great Dane developed as a formidable hunting dog able to take down boars, wolves and deer. The Harlequin Dane, white with black blotches, were often represented... [MORE]

Dog Over-Excited Behavior In Dogs

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Over excited is used to describe most of the problem dogs we see, especially when they are stressed by new surroundings, strangers, other dogs, social isolation, physical restraint, stimulation, and sudden loud noises.  At the other end of the spectrum of behavioral reactivity, we see highly inhibited animals that react to stress by total inaction or slow, stiff movements, and apparent... [MORE]

Grooming Wavy or Curly-Coated Dog Breeds

Friday, September 7, 2007

Grooming  dogs with a curly or a wavy coat is not as simple as grooming a dog  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... [MORE]

How To Administer Anesthesia Your Dog

Friday, September 7, 2007

Up until the late 50’s and early 60’s, a successful outcome of many surgical procedures for older dogs was somewhat uncertain. This was due in part to small  surgical techniques and materials of anesthetics that were available then. Anesthetics were often unpredictable, sometimes produced longer periods of anesthesia than were needed for the operation, and they had to be detoxified and... [MORE]

Detecting Fleas On Your Dog

Friday, September 7, 2007

Every time you groom your dog , it is very important that you carefully examine his coat and skin. Aside from making sure that the coat and skin are clean and have a pleasant smell to them, you should always make sure that he is not playing host to any type of parasite that could trigger the start of various diseases and other several problems.The most common parasite that causes serious... [MORE]

Dog Eating Habits - Why Do Some Dogs Gobble Up Their Food At Lightening Speed?

Saturday, June 23, 2007

When it comes to leftover food found in the trash, just about every dog will enjoy devouring it as much as they would when eating fresh food in their dog bowl. Regardless of cleanliness, it is all a feast to your dog! But did you know that some dogs have eating everything they see is a genetic inheritance? Back in the day of dogs their ancestors ate very quickly and ate plenty for that... [MORE]

Dog Aggression - Why Do Some Dogs Get Mad & Snap When Having Their Ears Rubbed?

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Are you aware that rubbing and grabbing your dog ears may irritate them? Some dogs can't stand it at all. I know there are many dogs who enjoy the occasional ear rub. Some others  are polar opposites and can be aggressive if you happen to touch their ears.A situation like this for a dog who dislike the action would be the same as a stranger coming over to you and rubbing you neck. I don't care... [MORE]

What Happens When A Dog Goes Through A False Pregnancy?

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Are you aware that female dogs can endure a false pregnancy? Now did you know that they may endure this more than even just once but repeatedly? Female dogs are not all the same. Just like people some of them are more nurturing than others. And due to that some may display signs of a false pregnancy even after astral cycle.What can cause a dog to have a false pregnancy? Researches conclude that... [MORE]

Understanding How Useful A Dog's Sense Of Hearing & Touch Really Is

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Dogs like many other animals rely on their senses to communicate and pick up information from their surrounding areas. However, when asked people usually say that the sense of smell is the most powerful sense a dog has but hearing is another powerful tool that a dog uses to gather information. It isn't uncommon for some dogs to have a much stronger sense of hearing than others dogs. Some... [MORE]

Puppy Training Phobias – Do You Have Them?

Friday, June 8, 2007

As soon as your puppy is seven-eight weeks old you may bring the new little bundle home. And as soon as you do make sure to start dog training that very same day. There is a fear in  many inexperienced dog owners to start training them at such a young age. Whether it be that they think that because some methods of training and protocols the puppy make grow up to dislike them. Or even that they... [MORE]

The Amazing Healing Power Of Dog Saliva!

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Back before modern medicines to disinfect, heal wounds and rid us of bacteria, oddly enough dogs did just fine by nursing their injuries to health with the use of their tongue.People have known for many years now, that dogs always lick their wounds when they get injured. Now researchers are even stating something stranger. Their research has showed the dogs' licking can even prove to be... [MORE]

Puppy Training: Start By Getting Your Puppy To Follow You With “Come, Let's Go”

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

When bringing home a new puppy the first moments you spend together are precious and will form a bond between you two. It's a live toy and you have no idea what to do with it except to watch it for hours at a time as the explore their new surroundings in their cute and entertaining demeanor.The more you spend time with your puppy the greater the bond will grow in the course of your life. To... [MORE]

Neat Dog Tricks: How To Train Your Dog To Round Up The Dirty Laundry

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Did you know that there is a trick out there that will help you get your laundry done faster and it's because your dog is helping you? That's right you can train you dog an extremely fun trick that will get them to help with your dirty laundry. I'm not kidding – it's called the “laundry pickup trick”. After you train your dog to react to the command “pick up the laundry”, he will run around to... [MORE]

Scent-Marking: Your Dog's Favorite Way To Communicate

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

You don't have to be psychic. Your dog's body language will tell you a lot of what is on his mind. He growls, barks, and snarls when they have a suspicious feeling about something. And unlike the human race a dog is not afraid to show they are angry or nervous by wagging their tails or baring their teeth.There is a way a dog communicates with other dogs in the world and that is by marking their... [MORE]