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Training a dog to stay

How To Teach A Dog To Stay

No matter what age your dog (with puppies you would begin this training at around 10 weeks of age) you can teach your dog new tricks and commands. In this ...

Painkillers for dogs

Can Dogs Take Human Painkillers?

One of the biggest search terms that brings people to this site is ‘can dogs take human painkillers?’. The actual article that this leads people to is a news item ...

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Almost Half Of British Dogs To Receive Special Christmas Meal

Christmas is a time the whole family gets together, a time to enjoy and cherish the memories made and it seems Britain’s dog owners are taking this message to heart ...

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Fasting For Dogs

Q) I have read about the trend for some dog owners to impose a fast on their dogs. Is this healthy and does have any advantages? How Fasting Can Clean ...

Teach Dog To Walk To Heel

How To Teach Your Dog To Walk To Heel

Once you have reached the level in training your dog where he is not fooled by distractions or temptation, you are then ready to proceed to the next level of ...

Can Dogs Have OCD

Can Dogs Have OCD?

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is not just exclusive to humans. Dogs too can suffer with compulsive disorders. With some dogs, meals aren’t the only source of oral intake they have. ...

Normal Temperature For Dogs

Normal Temperature For Dogs

As responsible dog owners, understanding the normal temperature for dogs is as vital as being able to detect if your dog is showing any other signs of illness or injury. ...

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I Want To Adopt A Dog

There are many dogs out there that are, for several reasons, left without a home and end up being displaced at a shelter. If you are thinking about helping these ...

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How To Lower Your Vet Bill

12 Easy Ways To Lower Your Vet Bill Veterinary charges are one of the biggest expenses that dog owners have to deal with.  The problem with vet bills is that ...

9 Ways To Help Older Dogs

Your dog may live between ten and fifteen years depending in part on the breed, with an average of twelve years longevity. Ageing is a natural process and results in ...