Crate training can be one of the best things you do for your new puppy early in his life. There is a misconception that this training method is somewhat cruel but nothing could be farther from the truth. There are many benefits to be had using a crate to train your dog and your four legged friend will be more then happy to be trained this way. It is also easier then many people think. This can be one of the best methods of potty training a new puppy or even an older dog that has been hard to house break. It is well worth the effort to use this method because it can bring rather quick resu...

Canine distemper is one of the various health problems that could threaten the life of your beloved Weimaraner. This disease is a contagious, incurable and often fatal disease affecting animals such as dogs. It damages the respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous system. Canine distemper is caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). CDV also affects foxes, wolves, raccoons, skunks and ferrets. If your Weimaraner is three to six months old, then utmost care is necessary to prevent distemper because it is at this age that dogs are particularly susceptible to it. The virus is sprea...

Years ago when I was still a kid, I sometimes wonder how people take good care of their Beagles. Despite the fact that Beagles are gentle and friendly dogs, I can't help it but wonder the way how Beagle owners keep their Beagles clean and healthy. We are all aware that having a dog as an additional member of the family is fun and exciting. But having a dog is not just fun and excitement alone. Along with this fun and excitement is the responsibility of keeping these dogs healthy and happy. Of course you do not want a sickly and dirty dog, do you? One way of making your Beagles happy and m...

To help stay fit, healthy, happy and strong, your dog needs good exercise and good food, just as us humans do. Paying attention to your dogs diet can help this process too. Dogs can be an important part of our everyday family life, and as such rely on us to understand their needs, as they cannot speak and tell us. Fortunately, dogs are a bit more resilient than humans but they still need regular exercise and good food. One of the benefits of owning a dog is the fact that in many cases, knowing that they need exercise is a good reason for us to get out and get some exercise ...

The ancestors of our beloved boxer dog breed were large working dogs. Back before the boxers existed as we know them today, gods weren't used as pets but instead usually as helpers for various tasks. That's why we see so many different dog breeds today, each breed specialized in whatever task they were bred to complete. Boxer's ancestors were no exception. Whenever there was a need hunting for large wild animals, they were called forth. With the strength they posses, hunting down wild boars and other large animals like bears was still an extremely difficult task. In the second-h...

It is always wise to be prepared for an emergency, so when you acquire a dog, you should also prepare a special medicine kit for him. You can make one up yourself or buy one already put together. The following list of items is usually good enough for most minor injuries, at least until you can get to the vet. -absorbent cotton -cotton swabs -adhesive tape -gauze bandage (2 or 3 inches wide) -elastic self-adhesive bandage -disposable gloves -Vaseline -alcohol -antiseptic cream -hydrogen peroxide -flea powder -rectal thermometer -blunt – nosed scissors -tweezers -small flashli...

Many studies show that humans are being harmfully affected by processed and conserved food consumption. Tinned foods are the most commonly known processed and conserved food, which contain chemical additives that can negatively impact the health of a human, as well as that of a dog. In reference to how dogs are affected, a dogs health is just as susceptible to these foods as the human body. The best natural dog food that you can feed you dog is meat. Just about all dogs are in need for a meat protein. Its best that you pick meat for your pet. Dogs love fresh meat, if possible from a butcher...

Shiraz Contractor the owner of www.brandog.com.au reveals the characteristics of dogs in a funnier way and her personal experience regarding her Border collie Brando. It wasn't until I became a pet owner that I discovered a whole new world of "inappropriate" behaviour. I can remember the embarrassment I felt when my Border Collie "Brando" started sniffing another dog's bottom at the park. I had never seen such a thing in my life. I would crack a little grin to other pet owners and apologise whilst tugging on Brando's leash. I was gobsmacked when a passerby told me "it's ok"...

If you are looking for instruction manuals or helpful tips for building a rabbit hutch then your search ends here. This article provides simple steps and tips for building a rabbit hutch. Rabbit hutches are built as a replacement of natural environment for home bred bunnies. They have to be comfortable and cozy besides being large enough for accommodating a number of rabbits, it should also protect them from harsh weathers if kept outside. By deciding from the number of rabbits, a plan has to be sketched for the hutch with enough space for them. The reproduction of rabbits is quick and a...

Generally, there are 3 kinds of virtual pets: downloadable (download the software and play games on your computer), straight online virtual pets and "dual pets", which are actually plush animals, which can also be looked after online by keying in a unique code that accompanies the toy at virtual pet adoption sites. Downloadable virtual pets are a great source of entertainment, and you need not be online at cyber pet adoption sites - once the software is downloaded. The problem with this option is that unless a reputed site provides the software, you are facing the danger of downloading a ...