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How To Bring An Additional Dog Into A Family

By Andrew Fraser | Nov 8, 2017

Easing the Transition of an Additional Dog to the Family  Bringing a new dog into a home where there are already one or more dogs can be a challenge. The current dogs may feel threatened, and there will need to be an adjustment to the pack pecking order. You are probably wondering how to bring…

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How To Get Your Dog To Stop Biting

By Andrew Fraser | Oct 23, 2017

Having a Biting Dog can be Stressful, Painful and Costly!  Dogs that bite are not just nuisance or an inconvenience for the owner; they are a lawsuit that is just waiting to happen. Today, even small dog bites are resulting in lawsuits with costly consequences for the owner. You might be wondering how to get your dog…

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Options Before Giving Up On A Dog

By Andrew Fraser | Oct 17, 2017

Advice on Handling Your Dog Before Giving Up!  Most dog behavior is a product of their environment. If a dog has been abused, neglected, or treated badly by humans in the past, they may have difficulties in adjusting to life with a loving owner and family. We have some options before giving up on a…

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Tips For Helping Your Dog Adjust To A New Home

By Andrew Fraser | Oct 11, 2017

Like People, Dogs Need Time To Adjust To New Homes Helping your dog adjust to a new home can be tricky. Dogs, just like people, tend to get comfortable in their old, familiar spaces and areas. When the family moves, it is very common for a dog to require a few weeks to adjust to…

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The Importance Of Grooming For Your Dog

By Andrew Fraser | Oct 4, 2017

Dog Grooming is Important Do you realize the importance of grooming your dog? If not, this article should be very helpful to you and your four-legged friend. Most people that own long haired or double-coated breeds understand the importance of brushing, particularly when the dog is shedding. If the owner doesn’t brush, the entire home…

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Large Dog Breeds And How To Own One

By Andrew Fraser | Sep 25, 2017

Owning Large Dog Breeds There is no absolute determination as to what separates a dog from a medium to large sized breed. As a general guideline, weight is often a simple way to differentiate. Dogs that are classified as the toy breeds will weigh just a few pounds at maturity, typically not more than 10,…

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Homemade Dog Food: What’s Good And What To Watch For

By Andrew Fraser | Sep 19, 2017

Tips on Making Your Own Homemade Dog Food Making your own homemade dog food can be a great way to monitor your dog’s diet. So I have some great homemade dog food tips for you. One of the easiest ways to monitor your dog’s diet and make sure that he or she is eating only…

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Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

By Andrew Fraser | Sep 12, 2017

Teach An Old Dog New Tricks  Everyone is familiar with that old saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” As old sayings go, this is definitely a saying that is not only slightly inaccurate; it is completely wrong. You can teach an old dog new tricks! Old dogs, just like young dogs, can…

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Strategic Tips for Training a Rottweiler

By Andrew Fraser | Sep 4, 2017

Tips for Training a Rottweiler Not all dogs are the same, and wise dog owners take the time to read as much as they can about specific training issues for any breed before they make a determining if this is a good match for their training experience. With that being said, I have some tips…

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Why Labrador Retrievers Are the Most Popular Breed for Pets

By Andrew Fraser | Aug 29, 2017

Why Labs Are So Popular Even people that don’t know dog breeds can easily identify the lovable Labrador Retriever and why Labs are so popular. While these dogs have been the most popular dog breed since 1991 according to the American Kennel Club, they enjoy the same high status and polarity in Canada (for over…

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The Facts About Hypoallergenic Dogs

By Andrew Fraser | Aug 23, 2017

Check out the facts about hypoallergenic dogs before getting one People that are allergic to dogs are not allergic to dog hair; rather they are allergic to the dander, which is the skin cells that are normally shed by the dog. This is not any different than people or animals as all will have some…

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Tips For Camping With Your Dog

By Andrew Fraser | Aug 15, 2017

Camping Your Dog Spending time camping with your dog is an ideal vacation or a weekend away for many people. This is a perfect opportunity to unplug, unwind and interact with your best friend in a place that is interesting and appealing to you both. Planning a camping trip with a dog does take a…

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Australian Shepherd – What To Expect

By Andrew Fraser | Aug 8, 2017

Traits & Training You Can Expect with an Australian Shepherd The Australian Shepherd is a herding breed that was actually developed in the United States and not in Australia. It is also not the same as an Australian Cattle Dog (or Heeler), the two are different breeds with different traits, although they are both herding…

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Types of Dog Training

By Andrew Fraser | Aug 1, 2017

Popular Options For Dog Training Having a well-behaved dog is a great way to be able to take your pet with you to a lot of different events, activities, and places. However, it is also important to train your dog for your safety as well as for the safety of your pet. Dog training is…

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The Boxer: Training and Traits

By Andrew Fraser | Jul 25, 2017

A Boxer Dog and What To Look For The Boxer is a powerful, impressive looking dog that has a playful and sometimes goofy side when around the family and those he or she trusts. As one of the descendants of the Molossus breed, which is now extinct, the Boxer has early roots as a fighting…

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