People often buy gifts for family and friends during Christmas and almost forget the most loved ones- “The pooches”. The well known fact about Christmas is that “Christmas is for everyone”.

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy or HOD is a condition that affects young large breed dogs. HOD is a bone disease that affects the rapid growing bones of giant dogs and may occur between ages of 2 and 7 months. The breeds that are at high risk for HOD are Boxers, Chesapeake Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever and Weimaraner, although there can be exceptions to this rule...

In any joint in the body, two bones come together and movement is allowed between them, there is an exceptionally smooth area of cartilage covers in surface of each bone which acts as a cushion and protects the underlying bone. If anything disrupts this smooth cartilage surface, movement of the joint becomes painful and give discomfort...

Shiny coat is a sign of healthy pet. Dogs can have all sorts of skin problems and they range in severity from benign to very serious. Any dog can have dry skin; it is not an exclusively human condition. Just like us, dogs need good skin care to prevent itching and flaking.

How to take care of your dog during those long road trips.

Giving natural raw food diet is still one of the best treats for your pets. Fresh natural raw foods are viewed by many as safer than processed food due to less exposure to processed food contamination. Dog raw food diets are very simple...

What’s paper training Paper training is a specific form of house training for your dog: you’re teaching her where in the house is appropriate for her to eliminate (pee or poop)

The Manitoba red garter snake is just plumb a most amazing creature Not only does this little 20 inch snake survive harsh minus forty (- 40) degree cold winter Canadian weather but also travel as much as 50 miles to do so

Humans are taught by their relatives in the home Parents or guardians teach us the basic behavior to conform

If you have a very active dog, you know first hand just how stressful it can be sometimes to have him in and around the house with his boundless energy Your dog may have had obedience training, but he may need further training, such as agility training, which is actually perfect for active dogs

Once you get a new dog, you often think that everything ends then and there Actually, it doesn’t

Owning a dog is a big decision to make, and should never be taken for granted It’s a commitment that can last for several years – small dogs may live up to eight years, while larger dogs can live twelve or more years

1 Face , head , ear and nose, blemished eyes or more shiny eyes in rabies dogs

We all know the kind: a dog who acts as though everywhere he can sniff and sit on is his toilet If this dog profile is consistent with how you know your dog, then your dog needs potty training

Have you ever wonder what entitles to be a certified dog trainer What kind of education does it take to become a dog trainer

In a dog's life, the owner is probably the center of his world But if most dog owners have the passion for their pets, not all of them have the time or knowledge to train their pets

As a dog owner, what do you really need to know to train your dog Gathering information and preparing to train your dog follows some reasonable steps

Many experienced dog owners would say that to have a lasting relationship with your pet dog, you have undergo a housebreaking process with your dog What does housebreaking your dog exactly mean

Don't you just melt at how cute puppies are Thick fur and chubby bodies and those tiny whines and barks, you can just hug them and squeeze them till next week

Training your dog is a richly rewarding experience Those of us who've done this remember the moments fondly

Training a dog to ‘sit’ is usually the first command you teach a dog – it is easy for even the youngest of pups to learn and it is the basis for many other obedience commands Informal training may begin when the pup is only six or seven weeks old and still at the breeders