Under normal circumstances, your dogs ears shouldnt smell bad at all. They shouldnt be red, or itchy, or have a discharge. If your dog shows any of these symptoms, his ears need attention.Up Close And PersonalOne of the most enjoyable aspects of owning a dog is always having something to cuddle. Its not so nice cuddling them when their ears are stinky. Foul smelling ears are an indication that something isnt quite right in the ear canals. When...more
If you look at your pet cat you will see that he or she has teeth that look like sharp needles. Cats also have a set of claws that are sharp enough to climb up walls and if they are not happy they can tear apart a persons skin. The head of your pet cat has a pair of pointed ears that are facing forward with those gorgeous colourful eyes that melt your heart. In reality, your pet cats ears and eyes are designed to focus on their prey, a mouse or a...more
Along with a baby's crying, the persistant barking of a dog is one of the most annoying sounds. But is there anything you can do as a dog owner to 'persuade' your pooch to stop barking? Here are a few suggestions from an experienced dog owner.The bark. It can be annoying. But, in effect, it is the way the dog is communicating to you. For example, it can mean, hello or it can mean go away. It can mean that they want to play or that they are protecting their territory. You may think your dog is barking too much, or your neighbors may think so. But, before you can put an end to your trouble, it's best to figure out why she is barking in the first place.Some dogs have been breed to bark so it is instinctive that they bark endlessly. For example, the beagle is a hunting dog and was trained to bark when it spotted the prey. Another example are some toy dogs which were bred to be a warning signals of invasion. Even so, some dogs within these breeds bark more than they should, some more than others.Did you encourage this behavior in your dog? If you give your dog a reward for barking then they are thinking it's a good thing. Not necessarily a treat, the reward may have been...more
The condition commonly known as "Kennel Cough" is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases that dogs can contract. The disease is not serious in most cases, however, and often resolves itself after one to two weeks. The accepted medical term for kennel cough is tracheobronchitis, indicating a form of bronchitis that affects the dog's...more
You might know of them as 'mongrels', 'mutts' or have heard some more colorful descriptions like designer breeds. Whatever you call them they are the result of either deliberate or accidental crossbreeding. There are over 800 different breeds of dogs already recognized by Kennel Clubs around the world. Many people around the world have owned dogs...more
Your dog is lost. You are worried and clueless on how to get started to bring your lost dog home. Follow these tips here and 'm sure it will increase your chances of finding your lost dog.1. Make sure that your dog is actually lost Search your house and back yard completely first. Your dog might just be too distracted by his new found toy in the yard.2. Search around your neighborhood. Most dogs don't usually wander off far from their house.3. Use your voice Call out his name when finding your lost dog. It is a more useful searching tool than your eyes. Dogs can hear a lot better than we do and the distance from which dogs can hear things is four times further than man.4. Ask around during the search Talk to people especially people walking their dog, because they are the group to be most concern and take notice with a wandering dog.5. Alert your neighbors and people in your neighborhood that your dog is missing. You can put up poster at eye level and in areas where people frequent. You can also E-mail your friends to keep a "lookout" for your dog.6. Put up or distribute useful information. A poster with a large "Lost Dog" and "Reward" heading might be most eyes catching. Also...more
No doubt you've seen a dog in a car somewhere and thought, 'What a nice dog. I think I'll go speak to him.' Then as soon as you get close to the car that nice dog goes ballistic. That dog doesn't want any part of you - except maybe to take a...more
There are many reasons why a dog may like to sit on an owner's feet. It all depends on the dog and the other behaviors they exhibit. What kind of dog is it? Is he a pushy dog? A love bug? A dog that always like to be touching someone? Is this...more
It's a fair question: why do we ask our dogs to heel on our left side? For that matter, why do we do so many things to the left? Why do we mount a horse from the left side? The reason is basically the same. We have our dog's heel to our left...more
Dogs can mean a lot of different things when they lick. Believe it or not, licking is a form of communication for dogs, as well as something dogs use for grooming and eating. So it can serve multiple purposes. That makes it complicated and a...more
You may have seen dogs who hump toys or cushions or who try to hump other dogs. You may have even had dogs who humped your leg - which is not really very amusing if you are the person who is being humped. All of this humping may have left you...more
Dogs need space to run around, but we also need to keep them safe and secure when we aren't around to watch them. You can find a happy medium with your dog by getting them a chain link dog kennel.Chain link dog kennels provide your pet with enough...more