The mind is more powerful than any device, motivator or gadget on the market today.Teaching dog owners how to effectively use this power to help in the process of creating and maintaining true overall can be the most challenging and rewarding part of training.

Training your dog to perform tricks strengthens the bond between you and your dog. If your dog knows the “shake hands” trick, training it to give you a “high five” will be easy. Once your dog has mastered the “high five” trick, you can begin teaching your do

If you want to see Shih Tzu pictures of the dog in a family setting then check out the websites created by owners. Many owners keep daily diary sites of their dog's daily activities along with some great pictures.You can also find some wonderful video on Youtube. Breeders offer a wide variety o

Much like humans, dogs can suffer depression. In order to take the necessary steps to properly treat this condition, it is important for pet owners to understand this serious illness.

Finding the perfect puppy or dog to add to your family is a great experience.Taking the time to puppy or dog proof your home will make your experience that much better.By avoiding dangerous and frustrating circumstances you will find that owning your new puppy a very rewarding and fulfilling experie

You may be wondering exactly what it is about commercial dog food that makes our pets sick.Unfortunately, your trust has been taken advantage of and due to commercialism, your choice in pet food has been misled. Between processing, pesticides, and ingredients containing chemicals and by-products, mo

A common problem with dog toys is that dogs often seem determined to destroy them as soon as possible. Stuffed animals get torn asunder, fluffy innards strewn across your living room. Rubber toys with squeakers get ripped open as the dog searches earnestly for the source of that noise. A durable dog

Dry skin can be a common health concern in puppies of all colors, breeds and backgrounds. While the telltale flakes are more easily seen in puppies with darker coats, it can affect all puppies. Many puppies outgrow dry skin conditions as they grow, allowing time for the oil glands in the skin to mat

Dogs will be dogs and they will walk through and on anything without regard to something sticking to their paws. Many dogs have a lot of hair in between their pads, so anything they walk in, such as mud or gum, will stick to the hair. This can make it easier to remove than when it is stuck on the sk

Are you aware that urinary incontinence dogs are usually battling a urinary tract or bladder infection that can be deadly if untreated? Here are some tips that will help you recognize and deal with the problem.

There are dogs that are very sensitive to grains. There are also dogs that develop allergies that cause numerous health problems. The sensitivity may be just to wheat gluten, but caution dictates a preference to a gluten free diet.

Along with your veterinarian's phone number, you should have posted in prominent vicinity by the phone the number to a 24 hour emergency pet hospital and the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline (888-426-4435). Make sure you know where the pet emergency hospital is before the need arises. Having these

Are you considering buying a purebred AKC Golden Retriever? Or have you been told that the one you purchased is a purebred? Here's how to be sure and what to do to make sure you can register your new pup.

Dogs are aggressive by nature. During the caveman times, dogs needed this aggression to defend themselves as well as their territory, whether it be their food, their sleeping quarters, or their mate. They have since become domesticated and more refined, but the instinct of aggression remains, and wi

To learn to stop your puppy biting the easy way you should understand the reasons puppies bite and nip in the first place. When puppies are young, playing with their litter mates and their mother, they communicate with each other with little bites and nips. If they bite too hard their litter mate te

Do you know anything about raising a puppy?What are you going to do with him after you bring him home?But, raising a puppy takes a lot of work and you are the one that has to do everything for him.So "Think Twice" and be sure that you can make a life time commitment.Your pets lifetime that

Jingle bells, carols and Nativity scenes are wonderful heralds telling the world that Christmas has arrived.This wonderful time of year is even more enjoyable when a dog joins the family.Rover can get his own stocking and presents and can even go caroling with you.In the midst of the family fun, how

Beef and rice are used two different ways in dog food. They are main ingredients in canned dog food, or homemade dog food. Feed beef and rice to your dog in appropriate amounts, in order to insure good health. Mike Richards, DVM, at Vet Information Online, states that an all beef diet is not a good

Bathing dogs can either be great fun for all involved or a challenge that goes amuck. Literally. Add smelly to the equation and things can be a little more difficult for the owner, or whoever has to do the dirty work. Get brave and wear a face mask or just smell the roses before you turn on the hose