5 Puppy Training Tips for a Better Dog

Who doesn’t love a puppy? They are cute, fluffy, and playful. However, don’t let those innocent puppy eyes fool you – all puppies grow up to be dogs, and puppies growing up without the benefit of puppy training often grow up to be bad dogs. Here are some easy tips for puppy training to make the transition from puppy to dog easier on both of you. 1. Puppies grow up – act accordingly. Many puppy parents hold off on puppy training because, after all, they are just puppies. They think that puppy antics are incredibly cute. However, every time your puppy does something, remember how big your puppy will be as an adult. While a 10 pound lab puppy might be cute playing tug of war with your pant leg, chances are it won’t be nearly as cute when your 100 pound adult lab does the same thing. Basic puppy training means setting guidelines about appropriate behavior from the first day home. Read more »

Protecting your pets from poisonous household substances

It becomes our responsibility to take proper care for the pets when we bring them into our house. The guidance and help of veterans is a must to provide them a safe, loving and healthy environment to live in. They are best possible pals and become a part of our lives with growing years. But on a sad note, there are a large number of pets that suffer or even die every year due to poisonous substances present within our households. Read more »

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American Pit Bull Terriers
I know there are a lot of people who own or love Pit Bull Terriers, but they are on this list for two good reasons, the first being the fact that these dogs were bred for one purpose, this being to fight. They were bred for generations to be tenacious, aggressive, and to have a killer bite, a jaw that holds and locks. The other reason is that their very name elicits fear, making this dog a choice of criminals or people who want to appear “tough”. This is not the right reason to get a dog. These people often mishandle the dog intentionally to make it mean or aggressive, or they get a dog to be “cool” and are not properly familiar with how to correctly train and discipline such a dog. Such a dog, is a dangerous thing. While Pit Bull Terriers may make wonderful pets when owned by a knowledgeable person, and handled correctly, this is one breed that if a person makes mistakes, they can cause serious problems.
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Can You Trust Your Mastiff With Other Animals?
As a general rule, if a Mastiff is well socialized as a
puppy, then it will get along well with other dogs as an
adult. It should be as calm and patient with other dogs as
it is with children. In fact, most Mastiffs love playing
with small dogs. The Mastiff is peaceful and tolerant, and
usually will just turn its back even if attacked. It will
rarely fight unless it has to in order to protect itself or
a member of the family.

If your Mastiff was unlucky and not well socialized as a
puppy, then it may be aggressive toward other dogs. In this
case, it is best not to place such a dog in the same family
as another dog of the same sex. When your puppy matures,
the two dogs will fight for dominance – it is just in their
nature to behave this way. Read more »

A Simple Guide to Becoming the Dog Owner Everyone in the Neighborhood
Adores
It is Human Nature

Of course you love your dog and your dog, by default, is an
excellent dog. Those few hang ups he may have, just like
everyone else’s dog, are easily overlooked because he is so
loveable and you understand him. Being a dog owner is an
act of love, giving, and naturally, responsibility.
However, living in a neighborhood of dog owners even I have
noticed that not everyone jumps on the discipline bandwagon
when it comes to how their dog behaves in public. Read more »