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The place where you learn about dog breeds their behaivour and hopefully make a better desicion when bringing a dog to be part of your family.
Cool Facts About Dogs
  • The oldest known dog lived to be 29 years and 5 months old
  • Irish wolfhounds are the largest dog. Chihuahuas are the smallest.
  • Most puppies don’t wag their tails until they are about 1 month old.
  • Dogs were among the first animals tamed by people.
  • Dalmatian puppies are born totally white. Their spots appear as they grow.

Tips for Dog owners

Dogs can get excited when they are playing, get a little carried away, and bite. Play calmly with your dog. If a dog is during play time, you should address this with an adult immediately. Biting behavior should be addressed with the aid of a trainer or animal behavioralist as soon as possible.
Understand that quick movements and loud noises may scare your dog, and it may bite for self- protection. To avoid this, keep the noise level down. And never approach a dog by reaching toward its face or mouth. Do not pull food or toys out of a dog mouth.

Dogs are territorial, so introduce the new dog to your established dog in a place neither one has been. Each dog should be on a leash handled by a separate person. Allow the dog’s time to sniff each other for short periods of time, and reward them with treats and encouraging words.

It is normal for dogs to bark at times, but too much barking indicates a problem. Make sure you don’t leave your dog alone for long periods of time. When you can’t be around, provide a comfortable environment with toys.

Keeping your dog safe

Food Dangers for Dogs Medication Dangers for Dogs
  • Coffee grounds/coffee beans
  • Grapes/ raisins
  • Chocolate
  • Onions
  • Yeast dough
  • Tea
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Alcohol
  • Fatty foods
  • Salt
  • Avocado
  • Garlic
  • Chewing gum
  • Candy
  • Breath fresheners containing xylitol
  • Acetaminophen
  • Diet pills
  • Antihistamines
  • Vitamins
  • Antidepressants
  • Prescription drugs
  • Over the counter medicines

What to Do If Your Dog Is Poisoned

If your pet is poisoned, alert an adult and call your vet or the Animal Poison Control Center immediately. The faster your pet is treated, the better the chances of making a full recovery. Bring the product container with you to help the vets know what they are treating.

News About Dogs

Dog News
07/30/2010 03:13 AM
First new bank in UK for 100 years opens doors

THE opening yesterday in Britain of the first bank in more than 100 years is in stark contrast to the situation in this country where one retail bank has closed, another is due to close, and other banks are closing branches.
07/29/2010 11:09 PM
Video: Dogs, don't you just love 'em

What's more fun than a barrel of monkies? For Dave Greenwood, owner of Urban Pet dog walking and pet services, it's a truck full of dogs! Dave was out walking 11 dogs in Edworthy park's off leash area on Wednesday morning.
07/29/2010 06:59 PM
Happy dogs and owners

Kim Brophey, internationally Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and internationally Certified Pet Dog Trainer , will be the guest speaker at Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association's meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug.
07/29/2010 10:40 AM
Man finds pet dog strangled, tied to fence

Danny Ferrell came home Wednesday from a long day of work, ready for a quiet night with the family at his Valley, Alabama home.
07/29/2010 06:36 AM
Most Pet Dogs Are Overweight, Say Researchers

Six out of ten pet dogs are overweight or obese, according to a study by veterinary researchers at the University of Glasgow.
07/29/2010 05:31 AM
Gary Bogue: Cats that go on walks with the family dogs

The trouble with cats is they've got no tact. - P.G. Wodehouse Dear Gary: I saw the oddest thing today and wonder how "odd" it really is.