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- The Dog Gone Days of DomesticationDogs Were The First Domesticated Animals
Five Steps to Teaching Your Dog to Pull a Cart or a WagonDogs have pulled carts, wagons, sleds, and travois for centuries. Today dogs are hitched to rigs for fun. Following these five steps, you can teach your dog to pull a cart or a wagon.
Do Dogs Learn by Imitation?Are dogs capable of imitating others? The ability to imitate appears to be controversial, but there are some theories that dogs do engage in some degree of observational learning.
Hidden Dangers for Your Dog at Public ParksTaking your dog to a public park can provide hours of fun for you and your dog. However, there are some common dangers you that you should be aware of. Learn three of the hidden danger your dog could face in public parks.
Foods that Are Safe and Unsafe for Your Dog to EatDogs are able to eat fruit and vegetables yet not all foods are safe for dogs consumption. This article focuses on the foods that are safe for dogs, as well as, unsafe.- How to Pick a Good Companion DogDogs can be superb companions when you have the right breed and character type for your needs
How Did Humans Domesticate Dogs?It is unknown just when dogs were domesticated. Skull and teeth fragments found in a Belgium cave named Goyet dated to 31,700 years old. But the first dogs were attracted to human garbage.
Why Dogs Growl, Whimper, and Kick in Their SleepWhen dogs bark, growl, whimper, and move in their sleeps, owners may find them speculating about whether their dogs are dreaming and what their dogs are dreaming about. Here's everything you need to know about dogs and dreaming.- Common and Rare Illnesses in DogsOur canine friends can get sick or infected with a virus just like humans can. Of course, owners should know about some of the common and uncommon things their dog can come down with. Let's take a look.
- How to Throw a Party for Your DogWhether you're celebrating your dog's birthday, graduation or adoption, throwing a party for dogs and their humans can be fun for the animals and the people. This article provides a guide for how to have a successful party for your canine companion.
Your Dog Has Feelings, Too; Make Your Dog HappyBeyond physical needs, which most pet owners fulfill, your dog has emotional needs, too. Do you know what they are and how to meet them?- Keeping a Dog Happy While You Are at WorkPeople work. Dogs stay home alone. Finding a balance and providing sound, activities, energy outlets and safe zones will keep the dog sane and avoid issues like separation anxiety, boredom, too much energy and insanity.
Consequences of Owning a Banned Dog in the UKDogs such as the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Braziliero are banned in the UK, and cannot be imported into the country, owned, bred, given away or sold. What can happen if you own a banned dog in the UK?- General George A. Custer's Dogs on the Western Frontier of AmericaOverlooked in history, Gen. George A. Custer's dogs were a big part of his life. He owned a number of breeds that he hunted with and enjoyed as pets before his life ended in the infamous battle in 1876.
- How to Care for Your Blind DogHaving a blind dog takes a little extra care and supervision.
Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Dog Overcome StressMany dogs suffer from stress when left alone. There are things you can do to relieve that stress and help your dog live a well balanced life.- How to Safely Approach a Stray DogIf you're an animal lover, odds are good you occasionally encounter and want to help stray dogs. Here's how to approach a stray dog in a way that won't scare the dog off and is more likely to keep you safe.
Teach Your Dog to Socialize with Other DogsWhen your dog is an only child, it's important to have them interact with other dogs so your dog doesn't show aggression or fear when they encounter other dogs regularly.
My Dog's Been Stolen!Ask the Police. "I believe someone has stolen my dog, what can I do"?- Separation Anxiety in a DogWays to overcome separation anxiety in a dog.
- How to Stop Your Dog from Mounting ("Humping") Small ChildrenMounting any human by a dog is unacceptable, but especially when directed to small children who are easily hurt and frightened. This article tells you how to stop your dog from mounting (humping) small children.
Working with Your Dog when Fearful of Other DogsWhether you had your dog as a puppy or a rescue dog, socializing and training is very important to help your dog to cope around other people and dogs. Aggressive behavior is just a way to cope with fears . . .
Does Your Dog Respect You?Here are some tips on how to gain the admiration and cooperation of your dog by being involved, fair and above all, deserving of respect.- 10 Famous Dogs We Knew and LovedTen famous dogs who made us laugh and cry. Each of them left a lasting memory in the hearts of the humans who loved them and the ones we knew and loved are forever in our hearts as well. 10 famous dogs we knew and loved.
Movie Dog and TV Dogs: Top 10 List of the Most FamousMovie dog #6 and #10 are not movie dogs but then again we didn't exclude tv land (refer to title).- Donald Davidson on Animal BeliefDonald Davidson's classical essay Rational Animals argues that animals do not have beliefs. In this article I challenge this idea.
- How to Choose the Right Dog for YouI am experienced with many breeds: large or small sized, hyper or calm, timid or even agressive, puppy or rescue case and would like to help you (and the dog) to make the right choice to avoid disappointment and re-homing.
- Understanding Dog Language and Communication: What Your Dog's Tail Wagging MeansDogs wag their tails in a variety of contexts and communicate much with their tail. A dog who is wagging his or her tail is not necessarily happy, and it's important to learn what your dog is trying to tell you with her tail.
Prevent Dog TheftWays to keep your dogs safe from dog thieves, professional and otherwise.
Disciplining Dog: Disciplining Your Dog with a Noise MakerDisciplining your dog can be very effective with a simple noise maker. It works wonders and will for you, too.
Cesar's Way Book ReviewThis is a review of the "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan's first book about how to understand and correct common dog problems.- Bach Flower RemediesBach flower remedies are a great way to use get healthy without the use of drugs. These are the most common flower remedies.
- Dumb Dog Question - Questions from Desperate Dog OwnersThe dog owners asking these questions were serious. Read about three of the dumb dog questions that to this day continue to entertain me.
- Bite-Proof Your Child: Elementary Safety Precautions for Dogs and ChildrenChildren and dogs can get along. Here's how.
The True Cost of Adopting a Shelter DogAdopting a dog does not just stop at the adoption fee!
Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin. Book Review.A book review with chapter summaries of animals from dogs and cats to pigs, cows, and zoo animals. The brilliant autistic, Temple Grandin, has created another book to tantalize all animal lovers.- Why Do Dogs Sleep on Beds?Your dog wants to sleep on your bed; or your dog already sleeps on your bed. why do dogs sleep on beds at all? It's instinct. Here's the reason why, and how to get around it if you need to.
- Who Let the Dogs Out of the Dogpound?: a True StoryDon't try this at home...ever! I was young. That's my excuse. Back in the days when dogs and I could almost talk, dogs always expressed words so clearly then, was when our tale of those Borg...er Boys had those mutts everywhere...
- Canine Coworkers? Why Taking Your Dog to Work with You Can Yield Surprising BenefitsConsidered bringing your dog to work? You're not alone - many people are doing just this, as they learn the surprising benefits to sharing employment cubicles with animals. Here's how you too can join the club!
- Dogs and Work Together? I Don't Think SoThis article talks about why you shouldn't take your dog to work with you. I'm looking at the possibilities of what could happen in a workplace with your dog present, as well as how co-workers would feel about it.
