Bringing home a new baby is a happy and exciting time for most people but it can be a confusing time for your dog. If this is your first child then your dog may not have any experience around babies. Here are some things to consider when you introduce a new baby to your dog.
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Introducing Your New Baby To Your Dog
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Crate Training vs. Paper Training
March 26, 2012 By
Crate training and paper training are two commonly used methods of teaching your puppy or dog where he should go to relieve himself. Crate training can be used as a way to teach a puppy to wait to go outside to relieve himself, while paper training on the other hand, is usually used to teach [...]
Indoor And Outdoor Breeds
February 27, 2012 By
It wasn’t that long ago that most dogs lived outdoors. Only small Toy dogs were kept as companions and lived in the house, and hunting dogs, herding dogs, working dogs, and just about all other dogs could expect to live out their lives outdoors. Just fifty or so years ago it was still common for [...]
Why Some Male Dogs Don’t Lift Their Leg To Pee
February 13, 2012 By
Dogs normally lift their legs to pee on things in order to mark their territory. So, when your dog relieves himself and stands on three legs to do it, he’s usually peeing on something. He’s multitasking by peeing and by leaving his scent on the surroundings in case another dog comes by.
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Can All Dogs Swim
February 6, 2012 By
Many dog owners take it for granted that their dog can swim. They may even toss their dog into the water when they go swimming. Unfortunately, this can lead to disaster. While some dogs are natural swimmers it’s not true that all dogs can swim. Some dogs have to be taught how to swim and [...]
Do Dogs Enjoy Car Rides
January 30, 2012 By
Most dogs seem to love to go on car rides. Even dogs that get car sick seem to want to get in the car with you, until they actually start getting sick. It’s debatable whether dogs like riding in the car or just doing whatever you’re doing, or both.
Preparing Your Dog For Travelling In [...]
Dogs In The Workplace
January 16, 2012 By
Some people have the option of taking their dog to work with them. For others, they may be able to take their dog to work on special occasions. Dogs in the workplace have some special needs. If you plan ahead, you and your dog should have a productive and fun time at work together.
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