 |  |  | |||||||||||
 |
Doggie Details |
 | |||||||||||
 | |||||||||||||
Welcome to Doggie DetailsSponsored Links
Activities for You and Your DogIs your dog more than just a pet? They usually are it is a natural consequence of the unconditional loyalty and love that most dogs display towards their owners when they are properly cared for. A proper care regime is not just about feeding the animal and providing it with a good home, it is also about investing the effort in a lifestyle that maintains the dog in top condition. It is important to spend time with your dog in order to develop and deepen your relationship. By spending time together you let the dog know that its owner loves being with it and that by participating in work or play as a team, you can strengthen the bond of respect, communication and empathy that exists between you. There are a variety of ways to educate a dog in both discipline and new tricks, but some of the most fun involve learning whilst playing games with the dog.
Follow the leader is an example of an appropriate game and works best if there is a group of owners and dogs. For this game a number of obstacles such as cones or cans are placed on the ground to form a course, the owners then go around these objects and the dog learns to follow when it is called. Additional behavioural reinforcement can be achieved by changing who the leader is and repeating the whole process again. We have all played hide and seek with other humans, but have you ever thought of playing it with your dog? By teaching the dog to delay the hunt until its name is called, you can instill discipline and it will train the dog to wait until called in other situations too. The game may be adjusted by hiding a treat and then having the dog seek it out. This approach has the added advantage of allowing the dog to apply its powerful sense of smell in a task-reward situation. Another great opportunity to spend time with your dog and exercise at the same time is to go jogging together. This activity should help keep you both in shape. An optional further twist that your dog is guaranteed to absolutely love is to take a stick or Frisbee with you and play fetch wherever the local terrain and hazards allow. This has the practical boon of strengthening limbs, but also requires the dog to think in order to successfully catch the thrown object. Hopefully this article has given you some indication of how spending quality time with your dog and engaging in a range of different activities together can be fun. It presents the animal with the opportunity to educate itself in good manners, which should make it easier to live with and hence further improve the marvellous experience of owning a dog. Dog Training - How and Why You Should Do ItDog training is one of the most important things you can do for your dog. A well-trained dog is a happy dog and is a pleasure to have as a pet. They can coexist peacefully with society. A dog that has not been given dog training is an unhappy dog and creates frustration and chaos for the owner. In addition, he or she can become a menace to society....read more >> What You Need to Know About Buying a DogSo you’ve decided to buy a dog! Easy enough, you might think! Just look for one that appeals to you, whether it’s because he’s cute and cuddly, or has those poor puppy dog eyes. Then take him home. If you are buying a dog for life, it may not be as easy as this. Finding the right dog to fit your lifestyle will require some time and research....read more >> Boarding Labrador RetrieversBoarding Labrador Retrievers or any other kind of dog is usually seen by owners as the final option when all else fails. If you can, you would probably always take your dog with you on vacation or on a long trip. But sometimes it is just not possible. If you are traveling by air, going on a cruise, or visiting someone who is allergic, you may not be able to travel with your pet....read more >> Labrador Retriever Care: PawsOne aspect of Labrador Retriever care that needs regular attention is the feet and paws. Like most large dogs your Lab will want to be outdoors a lot of the time and at any opportunity the dog will be into thick brush and bushes where he can pick up thorns, cuts, burrs or small stones in the pad of his paw. So the pads need checking after most long walks. It is important to instill this as a daily routine when the dog is young, otherwise you will have difficulty when any foot problems occur, because the adult dog will not like having his paws inspected if he is not used to it....read more >> How Much is that Doggie in the Window?So you’ve made a decision to buy a puppy. You have factored in the cost of the dog; the crate, the food, the chew toys, the treats, the bowls, the shampoo, the collar and leash, the toenail clippers, and the brush. The breeder or the pet shop will tell you that your puppy needs shots (every year of its life); and of course, being a responsible pet owner, you will have your pet neutered. We also had our puppy micro chipped for $150.00. Our $350.00 puppy cost over $1000.00 by the time we finished paying for all the above items and services....read more >> American Staffordshire TerrierThe typical American Staffordshire terrier is strong, stocky, and muscular, but very agile as well. The breed has strong jaws, a short muzzle, and a powerful, broad head....read more >> Dog Weight ProblemsJust like people, dogs can experience weight problems too. Weight loss for dogs can be difficult however compared to other animals, dogs generally lose weight relatively fast. Because dogs can be taken on walks they tend to lose weight faster than a cat who is more inclined to sit around and not exercise much....read more >> Haemorrhage and Heart AttacksBleeding, when it is from the skin, is a natural process to wash bacteria and dirt from a damaged area. However, it can be dangerous if it is coming from a cut artery or vein, if it comes from the lungs or an internal organ, or from a highly vascular area (i.e., one well supplied with blood vessels). Examples of the latter are the tongue and, in the male dog, the penis....read more >>
View all Dogs Videos Sponsored Links
| 
Sponsored Links
Featured
| ||||||||||||
| Privacy Policy • Terms and Conditions • Contact Us | |||||||||||||
| © 2007 - 2012 doggiedetails.com - All Rights Reserved - See Terms and Conditions | |||||||||||||
 |  |  | |||||||||||
