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Maureen Brownell - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Presently I am owned by two dobermans, two cockatiels and 28 ducks. Have had dogs most of my life and truly can't see life without them.
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- Canine Parvovirus
[Pets:Dogs] This can be one of the most deadliest disease to affect the canine world. The best cure is prevention through vaccination but if caught in time Canine parvovirus is treatable. Parvo is a viral disease that affects dogs. Officially known as Parvovirus this disease first appeared in 1978. There was a widespread epidemic in dogs of all ages and many died since at that times there was no vaccine.
- German Shepherd - A Noble Breed
[Pets:Dogs] The German Shepherd is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. This large breed dog was bred more for its intelligence than looks. Because of their high intelligence they are used in many areas of service such as law enforcement, search and rescue, herding and Guide dogs for the blind to mention a few.
- Potty Training - The First Training Step
[Pets:Dogs] Some dogs are trained for search and rescue, some to sniff out drugs and other dogs are just are loving companions laying on the couch with us. They do however have one thing in common and that is they all had to be potty trained. Potty training is the foundation for all future training so it is something that you will want to do correctly.
- Newborn Clothing - Clean, Light and Organic
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Buying clothes for our newborn use to be a pretty simple thing. You picked out something you liked in the right size and voila you had an outfit for your newborn. Many times that outfit was made from cotton. Now as we become more aware of our environment a simple thing like buying clothes for your newborn is not so simple. What has changed? Why do we need to be checking labels more closely?
- Old Halloween Traditions Survive Our Modern World
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Where did Halloween begin? Did we always dress up and go door to door collecting candy or was there a deeper meaning to Halloween? Many of the things we do today are steeped in tradition but none are quite like Halloween. What is behind the scary costumes and masks, the carved pumpkin and handing out candy to totally strangers?
- Fussy Baby Won't Stop Crying
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Do you every wonder why your newborn screams at the top of their lungs and clenches those tiny little hands into fists like they are ready to do battle? What are you doing to cause your precious newborn so much grief? Crying babies are hard on the ears, but for now that is their only form of communication. So what is it they are trying to tell us?
- The Boxer Dog
[Pets:Dogs] The boxer has its roots in Germany. Although one time used as a fighting dog, today the boxer is a great family pet getting along quite well with children.
- The Velcro Dog - The Doberman
[Pets:Dogs] The Doberman is often mistaken for a vicious dog, however if trained and socialized the doberman is quite a loving pet. They are very intelligent and can be trained in many things. They are not for everyone as they often try and be the alpha in your relationship.
- Herder Extraordinaire - The Border Collie
[Pets:Dogs] Is it really true? Does the Border collies' stare actually have a hypnotic effect on the sheep? Whatever their secret, the Border collie is one of the top herding dogs in the world. This medium sized dog is happiest when it has a job to do. The Border collie, although it loves to herd sheep is a versatile dog when it comes to jobs. They have been used as hearing detection dogs, guide dogs and drug detection dogs. The Border collie is sometimes referred to as too much dog for the average dog owner.
- Coprophagia in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] This is not an easy topic to discuss. It is a bad habit that some of our dogs have picked up that we as humans find totally disgusting. Although it is usually just a bad habit there can also be some health risks if your dog engages in coprophagia.
- Abandoned Dogs Trained for the Hearing Impaired
[Pets:Dogs] Today we train dogs to do some pretty amazing things. By doing this we allow people with disabilities to enjoy many freedoms that we take for granted. Many of the dogs used are rescue dogs so not only do the people with disabilities get a new lease on life but so do some dogs.
- Agility Training - More Than Just a Sport
[Pets:Dogs] Dog agility has been around for quite some time but in the last ten years it has grown in popularity. It can be a highly competitive sport or it can be just a whole lot of fun. Agility training has many benefits not only for your dog but for you also.
- Anxiety - Not Just a Human Disorder
[Pets:Dogs] Human are not the only ones that suffer from mental disorders. Dogs also can and the most common one is separation anxiety. Some people do not recognize this and truly believe that their dog is just very destructive. Traditional training methods are not always the answer.
- What To Do With An Aggressive Dog
[Pets:Dogs] Today we are hearing more and more about dogs attacking especially children. Governments are bringing in legislation to deal with this problem. What makes a dog aggressive and what can you do if you have an aggressive dog?
- Choosing the Right Dog
[Pets:Dogs] You've decided to get your first dog. Do you know what you want or better yet what type of dog is suitable for you? Are you ready for this life time commitment? Do you know what is involved in dog ownership?
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