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Dog Health and Nutrition

Keeping Your Dog’s Joints Healthy Keeping Your Dog’s Joints Healthy

Although we normally think of aching joints associated with older dogs, you should begin to think about your dog’s joint health before the dog is even born and continue with strategies to maintain... 

Hot Weather Hazards Hot Weather Hazards

Summer is in full swing, and it’s only going to get hotter from now on.  Are you aware of the dangers that can beset your dog due to the heat? The very first thing you must remember is that dogs... 

Dog Food Ingredients Dog Food Ingredients

The American pet food industry brings in $16.1 billion each year selling a variety of food products, but which one is best?  If you spend any time searching the Internet for nutritional information about... 

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The Puppy Corner

Normal Puppy Development Normal Puppy Development

Most of us know that when puppies are born, they have their eyes closed and they don’t know where to go to the bathroom, but do you know anything else about how they grow and develop?  If you don’t... 

Bonding With Your New Little Bundle of Joy Bonding With Your New Little Bundle of Joy

When you give birth to a two-legger, much importance is given to the value of bonding with your new child.  Did you ever think about how valuable it might be to your puppy if you bonded with him or her? The... 

Teaching Your Puppy Not to Nip Teaching Your Puppy Not to Nip

Anyone who’s ever been nipped by a playful puppy can tell you how sharp those little pointy teeth can be.  As if the pain of a puppy bite weren’t bad enough, one of the problems with puppies... 

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Dog Activities and Training

Camping With Your Dog Camping With Your Dog

Do you love the idea of camping out under the stars?  Lying on the ground with just your sleeping bag to keep you warm?  Or setting up a tent in one of the wilderness areas near you?  Your trip might include hiking, swimming, backpacking, and yes, even your dog! Preparing for your camping trip The first step in preparing to take your dog camping... [Read more of this review]

Dog Agility Dog Agility

If both you and your dog have a bit of athletic ability, agility may be just the sport you are looking for to allow you to bond with your dog while getting some exercise.  You must be prepared for the fact that you will get as good of a workout as you are giving your dog, so make sure you are fit enough to participate before you get started. The basics... [Read more of this review]

Lure Coursing Lure Coursing

There are many sporting activities your dog may enjoy, but if you have a sighthound, perhaps the most fun will be lure coursing.  The combination of running at full speed and chasing a lure uses your dog’s natural prey drive to provide great exercise as well as a mental workout. The history of lure coursing In the early 1970′s, Lyle Gillette... [Read more of this review]

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