Foundation Award Helps Pets Breathe Easier
Check out the latest Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation news. This month’s featured award was given to Marion Regional Humane Society, a no-kill rescue organization based in Marion, IL, whose mission is to quell pet overpopulation and provide forever homes for pets of all stripes. MRHS utilizes a multi-pronged approach for the betterment of their community, offering reduced-cost veterinary care, free pet food for folks who are down on their luck, and so much more. In this post, you’ll learn about the pragmatic choices this rescue made after securing our grant. Thanks to you, their animals are not only more comfortable, they’re healthier, too! Read the good news now …
Natural Dog Arthritis Pain Relief
As she grows older, she still needs lots of love and patience. And just like the rest of us, she needs extra nutritional support and even help with arthritis pain as her joints become inflamed and worn in her golden years.
Of course, dogs can’t come right out and say “I’m hurting right here.” But we know by watching their gradual transition from leaping across the yard chasing a thrown ball to gingerly taking the stairs just to get off the porch that their hips, knees, and other joints ache increasingly over the years.
Fortunately, dogs can benefit from many of the same arthritis pain relief and joint support supplements humans take. They just need a dose scaled to their size.
Become The Pack Leader Your Dog Wants You To Be
A well trainined dog, big or small, is a friend for life
Of all the possible questions the one that most people will ask is … “how can I become the pack leader”. That is the big question. And, I think before Cesar Millan, we never really even heard of a pack leader! And what does the question really mean? It means “How can I let my dog know that I am in charge”. The pack leader is the decision maker – like, where you should go on the walk (although tthere are times when my dog knows where to go) or, how to behave both inside and outside. And, the pack leader decides how to behave when people come over.
When you understand the basic behaviour of the pack, you will understand the role of the leader.
Did you know that your dog doesn’t care in the least:
- what car you drive,
- the size of your house,
- the money you earn or
- the fact that you speak languages!
Your dog would happily swap all of that for a nice snack! Or a nice walk. Or a nice “play ball”.
And – demanding, bullying, or dominating your dog is absolutely not the way to become the pack leader. Nope, in fact, you would be teaching your dog by “fear”, AND not by leadership. Being a pack leader does not mean being a bully. Pack leaders have earned the respect of the pack.
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The Playful and Versatile Dog: Wheaten Terrier
Like most terriers, the Wheaten terriers, or simply called as Wheatens, were originally bred as hunters. Therefore, their physique naturally evolved as strong and healthy. Their hunting instincts have made them agile and alert as most terriers are. However, this breed is more stable and steady as compared to most terriers as they were used as by Irish farmers as all-purpose dogs.
Among the activities that molded their instincts and physical features were herding cattle and sheep, vermin terminators, hunting both in water and on land, and serving as watch dogs that deterred trespassers. Read More…
Traveling With Your Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers love to be included in family activities, which includes take rides in the car and traveling. They love attention, and love for you to treat them just like they are a member of your family. When you first get your Golden Retriever puppy, you?ll have to teach him how to enjoy car rides and traveling, so he can come to appreciate it more as he gets older.
When you decide to take him traveling for the first time, you should always give him food in small amounts throughout the day, while he adjusts to traveling. If you feed him a lot of food before you head out, he may get sick in the car and have an accident. By reducing the amount of food that he consumes, he?ll be much more in control of his bladder and himself. Read More…
Training Your Golden Retriever
Dogs aren?t like humans, so they need to learn in different ways. Dogs don?t have human responses, meaning that they don?t operate with the principle of right or wrong. Instead, they operate on a principle of response, guided by the actions you give them. If their actions lead to a bad response from you, then they not that what they are doing is wrong and will avoid doing that type of behavior.
If your dog does something right, he should be praised for it. If your Golden Retriever is listening to what you say and doing well, you should reward him with a treat or praise. Letting him know that he is doing good leads to positive response. On the other hand, if he isn?t listening to you or doing the total opposite of what you say, you shouldn?t reward him at all – but instead scold him with a stern NO. Read More…
Information about Welsh Terrier Dogs
Welsh terrier dogs were originally bred as hunting dogs. However, this native breed of Wales soon rose to become show dogs. Breeders attempted to outdo each other by developing the Welsh terrier dogs’ wiry coats and coloration. People often take a Welsh terrier dog as a pet because it is one of the most mild-mannered of terriers.
You might think that this characteristic would make it one of the more boring terriers. In fact, even the most die-hard terrier fan can have fun with this breed. This is because of the fact that Welsh terrier dogs love to play. This makes the Welsh terrier dog a great companion. Read More…
A Glimpse on the Various Types of Terrier Dogs
Whatever your dog preference is, you are sure to find terrier dogs among the candidates for a pal. You?ll get energy you want with little grooming and added wit.
Basically bred for hunting and killing vermin, Terrier dogs are now known to offer wide spectrum of features and characters that you might find lovable. They are not as cuddly as toy dogs (while there are some terrier dogs in the toy and companion dog brackets) and they may not be as intelligent like other breeds but they set off these lacks with various things that only they can offer. Read More…
Training For Your Golden Retriever
With the term training in mind, there are several different meanings involved. When you are looking to train your Golden Retriever, you have a few options available to you. Below, we will take a look at the many types of training for your Golden, and help you decide when type of training is best for both you and your Golden.
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Training Your Silky Dog: A Terrier Anti-Terror Basics
It is essential to have a dog that knows how to follow the right rules and how to live around your house. To achieve this, dog training must be considered.
Most people think that training a dog is hard and expensive. Moreover, dog training requires a lot of patience and creativity for your dog. We have to remember that dogs may be intelligent but they can not be as intelligent as us. The article provides some of the basic things dog owners need to know so they can do the training themselves. However, to maximize the full potential of your dog, a dog trainer should be hired instead. Read More…
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