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Hunting Instincts in German Shorthaired Pointers

By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago

German Shorthaired Pointers are prized hunting dogs, known for their intelligence and hard-working nature. But apart from that, they are also known for being friendly, outgoing, loyal, and dependable dogs. German Shorthaired Pointers were originally ...

Exercising Your German Shorthaired Pointer

By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago

German Shorthaired Pointers are a rather intelligent, happy and quite energetic. They aim to please their owner and enjoy the family environment. Due to their active nature exercise and training of this breed is extremely ...

What Is It Like to Live With a Doberman?

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Doberman Pinschers are believed to have originated around 1890-1900, bred by a tax collector and night watchman named Louis Dobermann, who needed a companion dog to guard him. Breeds included in the Doberman’s ancestry include ...

Hereditary Problems of the Doberman Pinscher

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Out of all dog breeds, perhaps the Doberman Pinscher is most suited for the role of guard dog. However behind the Doberman Pinscher’s tough exterior comes a myriad of health issues to be dealt with ...

Doberman Training—Train Your Dog for Obedience

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Doberman Pinschers are good pets and protectors when they are well trained. The breed is known for its loyalty and when a Doberman understands that the alpha member of the family is a human being, ...

Aggression in Doberman Pinschers

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

We have seen in movies and books how Doberman Pinschers are being portrayed as "bad-ass" dogs. These breeds are normally the ones who chase after the lead actor in comedy movies; while they are very ...

Stop Aggression In Your Australian Cattle Dog

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

The Australian Cattle Dog, or ACD, is a unique and exciting breed of dog. While they were originally bred to herd livestock, they make a great companion. Cattle Dogs are known for their intelligence, agility, ...

Blue Heeler Training—Socialization

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Blue heelers, also known as Australian heelers and Queensland heelers, are energetic, active dogs, 17-20 inches high at the shoulder, and weighing about 44 to 62 pounds. They were bred in Australia to herd cattle, ...

Training Your Blue Heeler To Play Tricks

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Blue Heeler training is best started as soon as possible. Look into a variety of methods and techniques in how to train to your Heeler for your begin. By doing dog training several times during ...

How To Stop a Chihuahua From Whining

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

A whining Chihuahua is quite common; it is a way for them to communicate with their owners and families. This is the same when they communicate with their mother, is they cold or need some ...

The Single Most Important Factor For Chihuahua Training

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

The most important factor in Chihuahua training, or, for that matter, dogs of any breed, is consistency. Decide upon a training plan early and stick to it. If your dog is not going to be ...

Puppy-proof Your House Before Your Chihuahua Puppy Arrives

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Just like with any other dog, a lot goes into preparing for the arrival of the newest addition to your family. However, when it comes to Chihuahua puppies, there are a few more things to ...

Four Chihuahua Training Commands to Master

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Owning a well behaved dog is one of life’s greatest joys. Teaching a dog to be responsive to your wishes isn’t hard if you take a smart approach in your dog training. This article will ...

The Benefits of Feeding Your Boston Terrier Homemade Dog Food

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Boston Terriers, or Boston Bull Terriers, are prone to allergies, so if your dog scratches or licks his or her feet a lot, you might want to consider making home made dog food. If your ...

Giving Adequate Exercise to Boston Terriers

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Boston Terriers can be rather rambunctious and loud or calm and quiet, which depends on the mood and energy in the household. While this particular dog breed does well living in the family home with ...

Socializing your Boston Terrier

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

The Boston Terrier has been called the Gentleman of Dogs. Their tuxedo like markings helps them look the part. With a little bit of dog training, owners can help them act the part too. Proper ...

The Correct Method of Walking Your Chessie

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, also known as Chessies, are distinct sporting dogs that trace its roots back to the early 1900s. In the past, these dogs were trained by hunters to retrieve and protect waterfowl. But ...

Australian Shepherd Training: Common Behavior Problems

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Most people experience some behavioral challenges with their dogs from time to time. The good news is, with a bit of understanding and patience, these issues can be resolved with some Australian Shepherd Training. Aussies ...

Traveling with Yorkshire Terriers

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

Yorkshire Terriers are compact little dogs that make for fantastic traveling companions. Although they are now bred mostly for companion pets and are classified by the AKC (American Kennel Club) as a Toy Breed, the ...

Housebreaking Yorkies: Train Yorkies to Poop at the Right Time

By Lea Mullins · 14 years ago

The Yorkshire Terrier is like a potato chip, you can’t have just one. Yorkies are great as pairs and you can even have two males or two females without having any disagreements. They are suited ...