When It Comes To Dogs-Size Matters

By Rob D. Frickerson

Many people like to super-size your coffee and get additional toppings on your pizza, yet, having to choose a big dog won't always guarantee you of all or most of the advantages. Each dogs type' of inheritance is one defining factor to which their particular requirements are based upon. Some types, like hunters, are genetically programmed to crave the open spaces and outside physical exercise. If you are looking for dogs to be "lap dogs," some breeds of dogs such as miniature dogs can actually serve you well, since they don't need that much space or time to be outdoors just to run around and play, you wont find it hard to deal with them particularly if you're the idle type of person as they can go with the flow of your life.

The size of your dog has to match the size of your living space. A German Shepherd is a marvellous watch dog for your city apartment, but you must give that dog time in the park to run and be active every day. If you can't provide this dog the kind or amount of exercise that it needs because you're too busy, tired or is just idle enough, then, a watchdog is not what you really need but an warning device instead. If you want a pet that could remain contented just being inside your apartment and being outdoors is not totally his inclination, then you might as well go for a miniature dog like a poodle or Chihuahua.

If you have a secured balcony with solid, high railing, that is already enough for such a small dog to enjoy its outdoor time but you should also see to it that you can supplement that with a walk outside even just once a day. Don't let the dog's visual aspect or temperament fool you.

If you want a gentle as well as a quiet dog, then you might as well settle for a greyhound - bringing such dog to a close living area is something that it wont be worried about. But that gentle greyhound must have daily physical exercise in enough area to run and play. You should be aware that greyhounds are able to run with the speed of up to forty five mph and even faster, so you don't want them turning your family room into a track for racing. Neither you nor the dog will be pleased with the result.

In whatever efforts you do to maintain a dog, size has always something to do with it. That cute, furry pup that you fell in love with at the pet store that barely nibbles pup chow, but now, it grew up to be some creature in the form of a one hundred and twenty pound St Bernard that could almost consume just anything and would even leave your wallets very soft and thin. If you want him to get enough sustenance then you better give him about 8-10 scoops of a daily high quality dog food, you'll be spending the price of a daily steak dinner - only you don't get to eat the steak. Pushing around a piece of furniture as easy as lifting a feather is just another thing that your dog can actually do. When you tend to leave your house in a rush and you left your dog with nothing to play with or somebody to entertain, the large dog may decide to destroy the living room just for fun.

On the other hand, tiny designer costumes, knitted sweaters and clever playthings are what you can find in the closet of so many toy dogs. Giving them such canopied or French provincial fashionable beds is also one of which most pet owners would love to do for their miniature dogs. The doggy stuff can take up far more space in your home than the dog does.

Some pet owners have multiple pets and if you are one of them owning multiple dogs, regardless of breed, you need to provide sleeping space for each dog. Don't anticipate them to crowd together. It is not only you who needs space but also your pets or dogs specifically. individual territory where it is possible to sleep, relax and hide their personal things such as bones or toys is also one thing that most dogs actually call for.

Outdoor dog houses having enough protection from any weather especially the bad one should be provided to those dogs that are left to sleep or reside outdoors. You aren't sharing your bedroom with the neighbors, so why would you expect your dog to share his doghouse with the new dog? Bear in mind that if you want to add up another dog to your home, the space and care needs of each dog should be considered. - 29895

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Never Lose Your Best Friend Again With A GPS Dog Collar

By Adam Webster

Get yourself one of the greatest gifts that you can with a GPS dog collar. Nothing is worse than going to the backyard and realizing that your dog has either escaped through a hole in the fence or someone has taken from your yard. In either scenario, your best friend is gone.

Yelling at the dog as they are already running down the street is useless. Dogs learn when they are corrected when they are in act of wrongdoing. The GPS program can be programmed to alert you when your dog goes past the virtual fence that you program into your hand-held device.

Some units can also report the speed at which the dog is traveling. That will let someone know if a dog is traveling on foot or by car. If your dog is ever stolen out of their yard, you will know that right away. If you lose your dog, you allow friends and family members to be part of your network, so that they may reach the dog if they happen to be closer.

It is up to you and how your program your devices. You can define how much distance is considered safe for your pet. If they happen to wander off, you can be alerted by email, a phone call or through a notification that is sent to your hand-held device. These GPS dog collars will work in 50 states. If you happen to lose your pet and do not have the hand held device on you, you can call the customer service line and have them direct you to your pooch%u2019s location.

Strong rewards for your dog when he stays where he is supposed to be will help him maintain the boundary. Affirmation often works better than punishment and you want your dog to learn to stay close. Should the unthinkable happen and your dog is lured out of his boundary by an animal or an unscrupulous human you will have a better chance of him sticking around if he has been trained to stay within the boundaries.

Ultimately, you want to protect your dog from the dangers that are lurking out there in world. Between dog fighting rings that steal innocent pets to the highways that threaten the curious dog, you want to be able to reach your dog as soon as possible should he not be safe and secure in his home.

If you live in an area where dog fighting is popular or if you own an expensive breed of dog, this GPS collar can help you and the police locate your dog. People have had their dogs stolen right out of their yards. By using the model that will alarm when the dog is taken outside the virtual fence line, you will instant notification that something is amiss.

The average GPS dog collar is meant for dogs that are around 30 pounds or larger, although new technology is now developing the same collars for small dogs. These should be available soon. - 29895

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Tips On How To Be A Trendy Dog

By Moses Wright

Many dog owners enjoy spoiling their dogs. How a dog appears seems to have grown in importance since the inclusion of dogs in celebrity photos.

Being a trendy dog used to mean little more than a fresh bath and haircut. These days, many dog owners have taken dog pampering and dog fashion to new heights.

How to be a trendy dog can involve designer dog accessories and dog clothing. Designer dog collars with rhinestones and charms are a popular choice.

Many designers have lines of designer dog accessories and fashion. For example, Juicy Couture makes several different designer collars, dog hoodies, and dog t-shirts among other dog accessories.

For small dogs, designer dog carriers are used by dog owners who want to carry their dogs in public. Several designer labels, including Juicy Couture, make designer dog carriers. Designer dog carriers can cost several hundred dollars.

There are also dog carriers for medium and large size dogs. The dog carriers for larger dogs resemble a baby stroller, but with a larger compartment for the dog.

Dressing dogs in designer fashions daily is not appealing to all dog owners. Some dog owners restrict dressing their dogs to dog costumes for special occasions and holidays. Dog costumes can be found by doing a search on an Internet search engine.

More emphasis has been put on dog grooming in recent years. The increase in the popularity of dog grooming could be due to televised dog grooming competitions in the United States. Dog owners often choose to have their dogs groomed to the dog breed standard accepted at dog shows.

Some dog owners choose to have color added to their dog's coat when the dog is being groomed. A color can be added to the tip of a dog's tail. More adventurous owners can have the dog's fur sculpted in more abstract dog grooming.

Some trendy dogs have their nails polished by their owners. How to be a trendy dog is defined by the dog owners. While some celebrity dog owners spare no expense at pampering their dogs, other dog owners who may not be able to buy designer dog accessories can find ways to set their dog apart from the crowd. - 29895

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Advantages Of An Invisible Dog Fence

By Moses Wright

The two components of an invisible dog fence are the buried electric fence and the special collar worn by the dog. The electric fence is buried along the boundary for the dog, typically along the perimeter of the property, and connected to the electricity supply.

The special dog collar that belongs to the electric dog fence system delivers a small shock to the dog when the dog crosses of approaches the invisible dog fence. One disadvantage of an electric dog fence is that the dog will also get shocked if the dog is returning to the property after it has escaped. This can be confusing for the dog and teach the dog not to return home.

Sometimes a dog owner wants a fence as a physical boundary to not only keep their dog in, but to keep out unwanted animals or people. In these cases, an electric dog fence may not be the best choice since it does not provide a physical boundary.

Despite these possible disadvantages of an invisible dog fence, there are several advantages Of an invisible dog fence. An invisible dog fence provides exceptional control over keeping the dog within its boundaries when the invisible fence is used correctly.

Some dog owners have difficulty with their dogs digging under traditional fences. If the dog escapes a traditional fence by digging under the fence, it not only puts the dog in potential danger, but causes the dog owner time and energy of replacing the dirt to cover the holes.

Traditional fences block the dog's ability to leave the property, but do not teach the dog not to leave the property. A dog that is normally contained with a traditional fence may take advantage of an opportunity to leave the property such as an open front door or gate, while a dog that was trained with an invisible dog fence may be less likely to try to leave the property.

Some dog owners may not be able to have a traditional fence due to regulations of a homeowners association. Regulations that prevent the installation of a traditional fence often do not apply to an invisible dog fence.

Another advantage of an invisible dog fence is the lack of necessary maintenance. Traditional wood fences require painting and repair.

A regular fence can interrupt the landscaping or mowing of the grass. Dog owners with invisible fences can easily mow across the invisible dog fence. Also, many dog owners appreciate that the invisible dog fence allows them to have an open yard that is not obstructed by fencing. - 29895

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4 Methods to Choose a Dog Collar

By Tom Clark

There are many different ways to choose a collar for your dog. I am just going to give you a few options on how to do so. I will list four ways here to be exact.

The first way I would suggest is to know the size of your dogs neck. You can find this out by simply taking a tape measure and measuring it. After you get this measurement you are now able to follow the guidelines that are sometimes on the package. You should be able to fit two fingers in between the collar and the dogs neck.

I would then tell you to find out exactly how much it is that your pet weighs. Most collar packages will tell you the weight range that it is meant for. You should be able tell how strong you will need the collar to be after this.

Third I would say pay attention to what the collar is made of. Leather collars can break if too much pressure is applied to them. This is something you always want to think about if your dog is not trained and like to pull you around. Another thing to consider about leather is that it often cracks when it gets washed or wet.

The last thing I would recommend is to figure out what you want the collar for. Decide if you are buying the collar for training reasons or just for simply walking the dog. Training collars take a bit more detail to choose than what I listed here in this article. It's always less complicated if its only for walking your dogs.

In general choosing a collar for your dog is really an easy task. As long as the collar fits and looks good on your dog everything will be fine. When you find a collar in the price range you want to pay go for it. - 29895

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The Sure Fire Way to Train Any Pet!

By Tom Clark

Your pet is wonderful in so many ways. I feel like anyone who has a pet probably has some sort of special feeling for it. I want to tell you how you can effectively train your pet without bringing a wedge in the relationship. Your pet is the most loyal living being that you will probably ever encounter.

One of the most important things for you to understand is, the commands and rules must be constant. We tend to get upset with our animals because they stop being obedient after a certain period of time.

Whatever route you decide to take in training your pet, do it yourself or hire a trainer, you must be consistent. Once the pet has a clear understanding of what the rules are they will happily follow them.

The truth is when you train your dog, you must first train yourself. Every command you give your pet has to have a constant tone. Do not change the commands according to your moods. It is not beneficial to one minute say "lay down boy" and the next minute "LAY DOWN YOU STUPID MUTT!!!".

Your dog is clueless to why you are yelling at them in this situation. Although they carry this great love and respect for you, they are now becoming frustrated and uneasy.

I know we all love to talk with our animals, but the fact is they really do not understand English or any other language. Our pets understand tones and sounds. This is why they are able to understand commands when done consistently. Trust me I am not telling you not to talk to your animals. I actually think it is probably healthy for your relationship with them, because as I said before, they understand sounds and know when you are showing them love by how you sound when you communicate.

Be sure that when you are deciding to be serious about having a well trained pet that it all starts with you. If you get into the habit of saying "sit sit sit" don't expect your pet to sit on that first one, you are training them that if you do not say it three times, you really don't mean it.

So remember if you take anything away from this article it should be this, you guessed it "BE CONSISTENT!" whatever your methods are stick to them and you and your wonderful pets relationship should stay in great shape and get even better! - 29895

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Dogs May Hold Key to How to Fight Cancer

By Kirsten Whittaker

Experts at the Cleveland Clinic have successfully treated cancer in dogs, and this could lead to an interesting new strategy on how to fight cancer in people as well.

Joseph A. Bauer, PhD at the 237th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, presented research on just this topic. The research built on more than 60 years of effort toward developing a B12 based attack for cancer.

The story begins with a "miracle dog" by the name of Oscar, a ten year old Bichon Frise who had a very aggressive type of cancer known as anal sac adenocarcinoma.

After being treated with the standard chemotherapy and radiation, with no improvement, poor Oscar was left unable to walk and with about three months to live.

As a last hope, Bauer ave the sick dog a cancer killing medicine known as nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl for short).

Within 14 days his cancer had improved significantly and he was back on his feet.

The compound has since been given to other dogs with promising results and no negative side effects. This drug targets cancer cells like the fabled "Trojan horse", a way to cause damage and death, but delivered by being hidden inside something that looks harmless.

The medication is made of nitric oxide that's attached to vitamin B12. Researchers know that receptors on cell surfaces will attract the vitamin and assist it in getting into the cell.

Cancer cells have extra B12 receptors; the drug spots these and is taken in by the unsuspecting cancer cell. Once inside, the nitric oxide is released and the cell dies. Genius, pure genius.

Bauer's and his team is ultrasound and MRI imaging to monitor tumor sizes in all three of the dogs currently undergoing treatment.

After 9 months of NO-Cbl the spinal tumor of a 6 year old golden retriever, Buddy, has been reduced by 40%, and the inoperable thyroid cancer of a 13 year old female giant schnauzer by 77% in just ten weeks of treatment.

A fourth dog, Haley, also a golden retriever, is being treated for a spinal tumor. And once the team treated ten dogs successfully with the drug, they'll attempt to get FDA approval to test the medication in people.

Mice aren't the only good subjects to use for such research.

He points out that people and dogs are genetically similar - enough to make a successful case for approval from the FDA.

Interesting to know that the National Cancer Institute collects data on pets, which makes sense if you think about it.

After all, they breathe the same air as we do; drink the same water as we do and eat processed foods just as we do.

"We are one of the few research groups that is offering to treat dogs with cancer that otherwise have no hope," Bauer makes clear. "With no other options available, most people in this situation opt to euthanize so that their pets don't go through the pain of disease and trauma of surgery."

The good news for dog owners is that this treatment also offers hope for a faithful friend who may be one of the estimated 6 million dogs in the U.S. alone diagnosed with cancer each year.

It's a rare thing for research to uncover a treatment that can be used for animals, and may realistically hold promise for people on how to fight cancer. - 29895

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