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Dog Diseases and Disorders

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 12:06 PM

There are many diseases that can afflict your dog. The best way to keep your dog healthy is to educate yourself. Learn about various canine diseases and their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

  • Heartworm Disease in Dogs
  • Gastric Dilatation – Volvulus (GDV)
  • Chronic Bad Breath in Dogs
  • Rabies and Your Dog
  • Heat Stroke in Dogs
  • All About Ticks on Dogs
  • What is a Zoonotic Disease?
  • More Diseases and Disorders

I hope you find the above links helpful in diagnosing and treating various dog ailments.  And if you need assistance with training your dog, be sure to visit us at http://smartdogcollars.com.

What is the Right Breed for You?

Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 12:06 PM

Just like every dog breed is different, every household is too. The individual needs of your family play a large part in choosing the right dog. Whether you have children, allergies or just want to know more about making the decision, you can find it here.

  • Most Popular Dog Breeds
  • Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
  • The Best Dogs for Kids
  • The Joy of Mutts
  • Choosing the Right Dog

Once you have chosen the ideal dog for you and your family, you might need some training assistance. Visit us at http://smartdogcollars.com.

Pick a Fitness Routine for Your Dog

Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 09:06 AM

Fitness Magazine promises you won’t even notice how many calories you’re burning with these four ways to play with your dog.

Walking your dog regularly helps you rack up an average of 103 minutes per week a University of Western Australia study reveals. That’ amounts to about 618 extra calories burned.

Here are some exercises and the breeds that do best with them:

Frisbee: Herding breeds, such as collies, shepherds and sheepdogs are naturals at snachers.

Swimming: Labradors and golden retrievers, with their water-resistant coats, were bred to retrieve game birds for hunters.

Jogging: Medium to large breeds, such as Labradors and Dalmatians, love a good run. How long they last depends upon each dog’s fitness level.

Waling or Biking: Small breeds, such as beagles and high-energy dogs such as Jack Russell terriers are fine for several miles a well as short dogs.

If your dog gets overly excited and starts nuisance barking along the way, be sure to try one of our no-bark collars.

Dog Training for Busy Owners

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 09:06 AM
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It can be difficult for an owner to take their dog to manners class with a professional trainer in terms of both cost and time. In addition, hiring a trainer to come to the home can also be a hassle. For dog owners who don’t have a lot of free time, dog training videos and books tend to be the best options.

While there isn’t the same sense of receiving hands-on training with a professional, most dog training videos and books provide the same lessons and tips as the professionals. The best time to start teaching a dog is while they’re still puppies, but it’s possible to train a dog of any age. It’s important to practice patience when training because dogs will learn at a much slower pace than people, and it doesn’t make sense to get frustrated. Incentives are an important aspect of training; some dogs respond better to carrots, other to sticks.

Electronic dog training collars are effective for indicating when your dog it doing something incorrectly. Also make sure to keep ample treats on hand for rewards too. While some dogs are more intelligent than others are, all dogs can learn the basics with just a little love and effort on the behalf of their owners.