Loving Dog Breeds

Bringing a new dog into your home is a big decision. If you have children, it becomes a crucial decision. Not all breeds are the same. It is important to choose a breed that has the correct traits for kids.

A fear of dogs can begin at any age, but it often starts out in early childhood following an unpleasant encounter with a pet or someone else's dog. Unfortunately, once you have experienced such an encounter, the fear can follow you through your life.

Many children grow up with a household pet, such as a cat or a dog, and end up becoming pet owners themselves. But dog ownership means more than walking Rover and feeding him each day. Parents need to teach their children to play nicely with the dog.

If a dog isn’t staring at a roast chicken or is a member of a breed known for constant drooling, then the drooling could indicate that the dog is sick. Don't ignore it!

Dogs 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.

For a fit handler and dog, going on a hike in the woods with other owners and their dogs can be a fun way for your dog to earn a working pack dog title. My Rottie and I did, and here's how you and your dog can, too.

Many parents ask "What dog will be good with my kids?" The more important question is - have you taught your kids to be good to the dog? With a little preemptive training you can help create a safer environment for both your children and the pets.

Learning how to balance a new baby and your dog can be difficult. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your dog happy and involved after the new baby arrives.

Movies about dogs introduce movie goers to the positive and adoring side of a dog, but the movie effect also creates shelter dogs when people discover the not so cute and adoring negative characteristics of the breed.

A guide to making an educated decision when adopting or buying a dog.

Dogs: Separating Fact from Fiction So you think you know all there is to know about dogs? Think again! Some of the most time-honored dog facts are really just old wives' tales. Read on to learn which information is doggy fact, and which is doggy fiction.

Tips on choosing the best suited dog for your family members

While many can list reasons not to adopt a shelter dog, these reasons are really excuses. Stop making excuses and save a life--adopt a shelter dog.

Finding the right dog can be difficult, lets make it a little easier

On Friday, the 13 I brought my 16 year old ailing dog to the Vet office and had her euthanized. This is a personal account through my question and answers from hoping that she would die naturally until the Vet Clinic.

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.

There's no reason to deny the fact that children love animals. They're furry and warm and cute! The innocence of a child makes it necessary to properly supervise and educate children on the dangers of strange animals.

To really comprehend what's going on with a dog, you need to observe his entire body language. There are other reasons why a dog has raised hackles that has nothing to do with aggression. Know your dog to understand why he's acting in a particular way.

Foster (temporary housing) homes for dogs saves lives. Dogs get re-fresher courses in house-training, leash walking, and good manners around other dogs, cats, and children. Great fosters must be able to love dogs...and then leave them -- with a new owner.

Dog keep jumping out of the yard?

If you are looking for a dog, you must decide what type of dog, temperament, size and breed that would best fit your family lifestyle. Are you looking for a lap dog, guard dog or one that loves children?

Beyond physical needs, which most pet owners fulfill, your dog has emotional needs, too. Do you know what they are and how to meet them?

BSL, breed specific legislation, targets a group of dogs based on what they look like. It doesn't matter if the dog is dangerous or not '" just that he looks like one of the dangerous breeds. It's called guilt by association and it's unfairly profiling.

Many different factors determine the lifespan of your dog. Unfortunately, most of them are not under your control.

Dogs can have a calming effect on autistic children and can help keep them out of trouble. Our family dog helped my son to say his first word. This article shares my story with other info on how dogs might be able to help your child.

Putting aside the emotional baggage, the author works through whether Michael Vick should be allowed a dog and under what conditions.

Although thousands of years have passed since the Man-Dog relationship began, today's dogs still need a job to be happy. Here's how to tap into your dog's potential and strengthen your bond.

Thinking about adding a dog to your family?