Electric-fence manufacturers maintain that their products are not dangerous to humans or pets. An electric fence delivers a rapid shock -- less than 1 second in duration -- that discourages future contact with the fence. The rapid pulse rate is not a health or safety risk. Electric fences are danger

The smooth-moving Great Pyrenees exhibits power and agility in its well-balanced stride. This is a gentle and affectionate breed, but can be territorial and protective of its family when necessary. Its general demeanor shows composure and its patience and tolerance adds to the breed’s kind, i

Hand signals are an important tool of dog training. Using them are easy and you'll get have better control over your dog.

Our beloved Golden, Retriever (Molly) has a chronic problem of engorged anal glands.Anal glands, or anal sacs, are two small glands present in both dogs and cats situated just below and either side of the anal opening. They produce a substance that is secreted through ducts just inside the re

When you begin training your dog, it should not be very difficult to get your dog to follow your instructions. Make training so much easier with these tips.

Many of us love our dogs so much that we don't want to leave them at home when we travel. Selecting the proper crate is one of the most important steps to make sure your pet is safe when traveling by plane. The good news is that dogs, cats and other pets that fly in airplane cargo areas now have str

Usually if you want to stop your Golden Retriever from barking you have tried many things and understand by now that there are only a few things you can do to stop this problem. Barking is the main form of communication a dog has. There is only one dog breed that does not bark and that is the Basenj

Letting the dog out into the backyard so she can urinate is part of being a dog owner. If your female dog needs to go out so often that you start to wonder if she's lost some bladder control, then she could have a bladder infection.

Crates are a good way to train your dog. By keeping the puppy or adult dog in the crate for most of the time, you can house-train him or correct bad behavior. According to Dog Breed Info Center, the dog will stay inside the crate when he is not supervised. Crates should be thought of as the dog's pe

Dogs experience dry skin for reasons that include everything from diet to weather conditions. Prescription shampoos and skin treatments frequently help the problem, but puppies often require milder treatments than adult dogs. There are several home remedies you can use to ease your puppy's itching,

A happy pet is one that is well taken cared of. Love and proper nutrition will keep your dog healthy and strong. But is this enough?

French bulldog puppies are rare to come by these days. With the aid of the internet, you can find purebred bulldogs. An insight into the same is outlined in the article.

It is truly amazing that such small molecules can have such great effects on such large organisms. To be specific, think about how allergies arise. A small molecule enters the body, or is already persistent in the body, and the immune system of your body begins to attack that molecule. That is the b

Gone are the days of uninspired black leather collars for dogs. Today's dog collars come in all colors and styles and corresponding designer prices. You can unleash your creativity by making an inexpensive--but unique--dog collar with a removable bandanna. Make this collar, and add as many interchan

One of the most important commands that you can teach your dog is to come when called. Dogs that don't come back when called are at risk of getting injured, lost, stolen or killed.

Demodectic mites do not bother healthy adult hamsters.Hamster image by Annekathrin Kohout from Fotolia.comDemodex mites cause demodicosis or demodectic mange in hamsters. All hamsters carry some demodex mites, even healthy ones. The mites do not bother the hamster until it is sick or...

Training your new pooch can be very problematic. But with the right equipment and useful advice, you and your pet can be best friends in no time, as this post explains.

An English bulldog puppycute puppy image by Craig Stevens from Fotolia.comEnglish bulldogs were originally bred as bullfighters during the 1400's. This courageous breed is famous for its strength, loyalty, and endurance for pain. Although the bulldog has a sturdy body, it does have...

Most dogs are naturally enthusiastic about food and may nip at your fingers when you offer them something. It is important to teach your dog to take food gently so that you and others may safely offer your dog food in response to good behavior and for the purpose of socialization. This is especially

Dogs with a torn cruciate ligament may refuse to walk.dog laying down image by Danuta Kania from Fotolia.comThere are two cruciate ligaments in a dog's hock---the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament . These two ligaments hold the three bones of the knee...