A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owner wrote to me with the following question: "Dear Adam: We recently got a four month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We can't seem to housebreak him. I've tried what your book and tape said to do. He goes "#2" in his crate. I have been doing what you suggested, but would like some advice on the crate issue. Thank you. -Brenda Dear Brenda: The best solution to this problem is to build an outdoor kennel run on grass or pea gravel so that the dog can get ...
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If you own dogs, chances are you've either used or considered using dog crates for puppy training. Or you've planned a trip and wanted to take your best friend along and thought about them as pet carriers. But while puppy training and animal transport are important considerations, dog crates serve another purpose that might be even more important for your pet's quality of life - a safe den. Dog crates offer an enclosed space that canines naturally crave. Millions of years of evolution have ...
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A dog owner contacted me the other day and said, "Adam: I've been using your dog training techniques for six months now and Zac, my Labrador /Heeler cross (two years old) is just about an angel now. The only problem I have is that he digs up the lawn approximately once every two months. I have him on a running lead when I'm not home and this prevents him from digging. However, he is off the lead over night. Most of the time he's good, but now and again he digs a hole (at night). I'm reluctant ...
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There are probably more dog breeds in the world at this moment than there are different strains of bacteria! Okay, that was a slight exaggeration, but only a very slight one mind you. There truly are a staggering number of dog breeds around with more being recognized every year. It's not that new dog breeds are being found from the four corners of the earth, it's that new dog breeds are coming into existence because of cross breeding programs. The resulting dogs aren't always considered to be ...
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A pet owner must research the many requirements before taking a dog on an airplane. Different airlines have slightly different regulations, but most airlines follow the same basic set of rules in regards to flying with a dog. One universal rule is that dogs cannot fly on a plane without the owner on board. Each airline that was contacted for this article has a rule that outlaws flying unaccompanied dogs from one point to another. Realize that the airline considers dogs to be cargo. Just as you ...
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- The first thing to do when searching for a lost dog is to confirm that your dog is actually lost. Dogs, especially curious breeds, can easily find an interesting place in your backyard to investigate for quite some time. Often no amount of calling your dog's name will distract him from finding out what exactly is moving under that bucket by the fence. Search every corner of your residence before venturing out looking for your lost dog. - Once you've determined that your dog has definitely ...
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If you are wondering what makes Mammoth Dog Beds so durable, the answer is the design, the quality of the materials and the workmanship. Only the finest materials are used in these dog beds. The materials are constructed with great care to ensure durability. The makers of Mammoth Dog Beds have been conducting research for years on how to construct the highest quality dog beds. This research is what guides them in the design, material selection, and manufacturing of their beds. These dog beds ...
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Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of the rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new home In many ways, this is simpler than going through the arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. However, there still are steps you will need to take. Westies that have found their way into rescue shelters sometimes have special needs, if only an owner who is patient and understanding of the way ...
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Before you examine the different ways on how to stop dog barking, you need to first understand that barking is a very natural behavior for dogs. They bark as a way to communicate with you. If you want to stop your dog from barking, you must first recognize the underlying cause as to why he is barking. Dogs bark for many reasons. They could be afraid of something or they are simply welcoming you home. They also bark as a form of deterrence to scare off uninvited guests. They are also more likely ...
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Until a very recent period, dog worms were thought to be of a spontaneous origin, brought about by the influence of heat upon decaying vegetable matter, and it was and still is freely asserted that puppies are born with dog worms inherited from the mother in some mysterious manner while still in uterus. This has been conclusively proven an error and in the minds of all scientists there is no question about dog worms springing from individual eggs and having a complete life history of their ...
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