More Pedigree Dogs Abandoned !

Published in February 29th, 2008

Posted by pcw in Dog - My Experiences, Dog Breed

The above news was reported in all the local papers here in Singapore.
In summary, the total number of dogs abandoned has increased. The shelter, SPCA, took in 3,002 unwanted dogs last year, of which1,521 were pedigree. An average of about 126 pedigree dogs abandoned or lost each month last year.
Owners, frequently, gave the reason that […]

Training My Beagle Dog - Jack

Published in February 28th, 2008

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My family & I attended a dog show just after getting Jack and we met Lance, a Beagle trainer.
As we were always working late and have no time to train our Beagle dog ourselves during that period, we decided to get Lance to train Jack on a personal basis at our home instead of a […]

Grooming Your German Shepherd For Health And For Good Looks

Published in February 28th, 2008

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Taking care of your German shepherd’s coat is not just because he will look better, but also because he will feel better. The German shepherd’s coat is short and also shiny. It really is not difficult to take care of. The coat is made of two layers, and inside layer and an outside layer. Sometimes […]

Selecting A Dog Breed - 3 Factors To Consider

Published in February 28th, 2008

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One of the main things to consider when selecting a dog breed, to ensure a long-lasting, happy relationship is the ability to match your requirements and expectations with your new puppy’s own personality and needs.
Do You Have Children?
Please bear in mind that a new puppy will require the same levels of commitment, and sometimes even […]

Dog Training Starts With a Puppy

Published in February 28th, 2008

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When you buy a puppy, you may think enjoying them and playing with them is all you need to do. The truth is, you need to start dog training early so the puppy learns the basic commands and behavior.
Housebreaking a puppy is easier if they understand basic commands and a few words. ‘No’ is a […]

Dog Petting - The Right And The Wrong Way To Do It

Published in February 28th, 2008

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Approach your dog in the right way and it will love you even more but pet it the wrong away and you will dent its confidence and perhaps even agitate it. In this article, I’ll tell you the correct way to pet your dog.
It sounds crazy but there really are good and bad ways to […]

Tibetean Mastiff Training - How Do Tibetans Train Their Mastiffs

Published in February 28th, 2008

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In Tibet, Tibetean mastiffs had been considered sacred for many years.
Their large bodies, large heads and long hair make them look very much like a lion and they can be just as dangerous as one. Tibetan mastiffs are strong and aggressive dogs if trained to become so.
Tibetan mastiffs are the greatest herds guard dogs and […]

How to Train Your Dog - Positive Reinforcement

Published in February 28th, 2008

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You know the benefits to positive reinforcement with your dog, including learning much faster, a happier and healthier dog and retaining the information better. Now, you need to know how to use the tool. The goal of this article is to help you use positive reinforcement and to supply you with further tools and resources […]

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