Monday, June 30, 2008

Coach Dog Supplies

The famous Coach brand, has diverged into dog supplies. You'll find leather collars and leashes, dog coats, and dog carriers. These Coach dog supplies come in your favorite Coach Classic designs and are well-crafted and manufactured to hold up to Coach standards.

Coach Dog Supplies & Accessories



You can find decently priced Coach accessories on the link above, as you don't have to spend a fortune to style your dog to your preferences and tastes.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Dog Chew Deterrents

For a dog or puppy who has a favorite object that he liks to chew on,you may want to consider a chew deterrent, especially if it's your new shoes furniture. BUt you need to remember that these taste deterrent sprays are not an end-all solution. You still need to spend the time to train your dog.

Dog Chew Deterrent Sprays



Make sure to supply plenty of toys that your dog can chew on, as boredom is a major component to destructive chewing.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Dog Birthday Parties

When it's your dog's birthday, especially if it's his first birthday, you may want to throw him a birthday party. It's actually all the rage now days. You invite some of your closest friends and family with their pets, back a dog birthday cake, and have dog party favors. It's a cute idea for a nice weekend afternoon.

Make Dinner and Dessert for Your Dog's Birthday



You may even want to make a whole dinner. Who know. I mean the options are pretty much unlimited and up to you.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Choosing a Pit Bull Puppy

When choosing a puppy, you want to take into various traits and characteristics so that you pick the right one for your family. But, there are other characteristics that you'll want to consider when picking a puppy from a breeder. Although, I have stated picking a Pit Bull puppy, you can really use the following tips and tricks to choosing any puppy of any breed.

Tip for Choosing a Pit Bull Puppy



When picking a puppy, you want to talk with the breeder, if you're buying from a breeder, otherwise talk with the shelter representative who has the most interaction with the puppies. I mean it doesn't make sense to talk to the clerk or the cat person when you're interested in a puppy.

But, anyway, you want to ask questions about the health of the pups, general temperament, and if you're not 100% comfortable, you'll want to ask for references.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Game Pit Bull

What is a Game Pit Bull?



Gameness is typically the will and determination of a dog to complete a task under immense pain and stress. No other dog breed has been bred for this, except "pit bull" type dogs. Yes, there are other breeds that have shear determination and will, but not to complete a task under immense pain or stress.

One can argue this point to no end, but I'm sorry, a rottweiler is not game, neither is a Doberman, or a Chihuahua.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Puppy Vaccinations



Pet vaccinations are very important to keeping a healthy pet, of course among other things, but definitely keep in mind that regular vaccinations can prevent a load of illnesses and diseases.

When thinking about gettting a new puppy, you want to consider whether you have the money to not only pay for food but vet care.

Schedule of Puppy Vaccinations and Common Diseases



There's a basic list of core vaccinations that your puppy needs, but you may also want to consider teh extra vaccinations that can prevent lyme disease, Para-Influenza, kennel cough, and Leptospirosis, as depending on where you live, your puppy may be succeptible to these illnesses.

Monday, June 16, 2008

How Do Puppies Learn?

When training a new puppy, you should understand how puppies learn in order to have successful training sessions.

* You want to make each session as pleasant and positive as you can.
* Repeat exercises, as the more you repeat, the more reliant you pup will be at the command.

How Do Puppies Learn?



The characteristics of how puppies learn is also pretty accurate for training older dogs, as well. I mean a canine is a canine, the difference being that puppies are typically more hyper. It can also take puppiese a little longer to catch on to new commands, but of course the all depends on your training method and how often you train.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Adopting a Dog

There are so many reasons why you should adopt a dog or puppy in to your life, but in the end, it's ultimately up to you to decide what's going to be right for your household.

Why Should You Adopt a Dog



Before you adopt a dog, you want to make sure that everyone in the house is prepared to take on the responsibility. You also want to make sure that you understand that you really can find a good dog at a shelter. Animals that you find at animal shelters are not all bad dogs; some are left behind when a family moves or when someone just can't take care of them anymore.

There are so many bad stories that you may hear about adopting a pet, but if you know what you're looking for and how to train the dog, you should be fine.

Don't be afraid of talking to the employees and volunteers at the animal shelter, as they can give you more insight to the dog's personality and characteristics.

Save a life and adopt a pet today



Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Dog Grooming Tips and Dog Grooming Supplies



Grooming your dog is just as important as watching what he eats. You want to make sure that you have a steady and regular grooming routine so to prevent any ailments caused by poor grooming habits. IE daily teeth brushing to prevent dental disease and regular nail trims to prevent painful and uncomfortable gait.

  • Dog Brushes and Combs
  • Dog Toothbrush and Toothpaste: Brushing Your Dog's Teeth
  • Choosing a Dog Shampoo
  • Dog Nail Clippers and Trimming Your Dog's Nails
  • Electric Dog Razors
  • Monday, June 9, 2008

    Potty Training a Puppy

    House training a puppy, can be a daunting task. It takes patience and determination... You want to be strong and consistent.

    Ok,ok that's enough, but it can be a big task when successfully housetraining a puppy, or older dog. But, that doesn't mean it's impossible.

    How to House Train Your Puppy



    You want to make sure that you're consistent by setting up schedules. You want your puppy on a feeding schedule, play schedule, training, and pottying.

    The next step to successful house training is to find the best method for your dog. Some dogs fair better with other methods than other dogs. I will mention that crate training is a very effective and sucessful means of potty training your dog.

    Friday, June 6, 2008

    Dog Breed Characteristics


    The AKC is probably the kennel club that sets the stage for dog groups and breed charactersitics. They are the dog registry that seems to have the most info and background about breeds that they register.

    Well, when training your dog or leaning up on characteristics for a certain breed, you'll want to check out the characteristics for the breed group, not just the breed.

    It will definitely help out when searching for the best method of training, and it will help out when trying to uncover why your dog does the things that he does.

    If you're really interested in figuring out your dog and his behaviors, check out the following link. I really think that it will help.

    Breed Characteristics for the AKC Dog Groups

    Wednesday, June 4, 2008

    Choosing a Dog Crate

    Crate training is the safest means of house training that you can implement with your new dog or puppy. You just want to make sure that you have the cage appropriately sized for your dog. A cage too small will be cramped and uncomfortable and a cage too large will defeat your ousetraining efforts.

    You also want to make sure that you get a cage that is going to be appropriate for your dog. Some dogs do better in plastic travel crates, whereas other dogs may do better in wire crates.

    For more information about choosing a dog kennel, check out
    How to Choose a Dog Crate

    Monday, June 2, 2008

    Puppy Temperament Tests



    When you're at the breeder's house or at the shelter, you are looking for the perfect dog for you and your family. You want to ensure that you get the right dog for your personality and lifestyle.

    By doing this you may want to implement some of the temperament tests that determine dominance, submissiveness, prey drive, and other aspects of a dog's temperament and personality.

    Sometimes the shelter or breeder will be able to tell you the basics of a dog's personality before you actually take the dog home, but you want to understand how this works, and how to do it for yourself.

    These tests prevent dogs from being returned to the shelter or breeder becuase he jsut didn't fit. It's just not fair... You want the transition for hte dog or puppy to be smooth and long-lasting. Not temporary.

    So anyway, check out the following temperament tests.

    Puppy Temperament Tests

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