Training your dog can be time consuming and frustrating at times, but it’s well worth it. Here are several tips that should help things go much smoother and faster… plus reduce the frustration both you and your dog feel!Conduct “play training” where by the training tasks are made into fun games and your dog’s play drive is used as motivation. There are a lot of really good books...

Your dogs mental health is just as important as their physical health. Keeping your dog happy and healthy is your main goal. Keeping your dog healthy also includes his mental well being. We will be talking about a few of the mental problems that your dog can have and ways to help your dog with his mental health.Do dogs get depressed?Of course, dogs get depressed. They go through bouts of depression and you will...

Dog MedecinesFleas and TicksAll dogs may at times have a few fleas, which usually is not much of a problem. But, in some cases your dog may be allergic to flea saliva, which will cause a skin allergic reaction to even just one bite. Also, ticks can be a major problem, in some areas. From ticks your dog may contract tapeworm infestation or Lyme disease.Some products that can help control flea and tick infestations:Frontline...

Giving your dog a bath is important, but not as critical as most people seem to believe. If your dog is healthy, he really doesnt need to be bathed more that once every few months, but most of us put them in the tub or under the hose more often to get rid of that doggie smell and look shinier. Although most dogs do not enjoy getting a bath, it is a good bonding experience. They will appreciate the contact and...

I hope the reason youre here is to be proactive, rather than having a sick dog. My heart breaks every time I see one of my dogs in pain or not feeling well. Luckily it doesnt happen too often, but when it does, I get very upset. Doing research on your dogs health problems and symptoms can help prevent the problem from getting worse. And I must stress, when in doubt, see a veterinarian. I know quite a bit about...

Should you seriously consider buying a dog health insurance policy? Yes, you should. Here’s why health insurance for dogs is a good idea: Dog health insurance saves you money. As with just about all other costs, veterinary expenses have increased rapidly in recent years. Without dog medical insurance (or more accurately, veterinary insurance), you are responsible for paying for everything: routine checkups,...

Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential health problems such as: - Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas- Worms Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet’s health and to gather the pertinent information, in case of an illness, that would assist your veterinarian to administer the correct diagnosis...

Continued from part two. Epilepsy/seizure disorderWhen your Boxer is between 2 to 5 years old, he may develop seizure disorder. When he has an epilepsy attack, he’d be unconscious and may look like he is not breathing but he is. He is not suffering. The information that would be important to your veterinarian regarding such episodes includes:> Duration of the attack> The type of muscular activity your...

Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present at birth. The testicle/s, which developed in the abdomen, fail to descend into the scrotum. The usually underdeveloped and non-functional testicle/s should be removed, as it could turn cancerous later in life.If the condition remains after the puppy is more than 2 months old, then the chances are it will remain so permanently.Eye ulcers, if caught...

Dog health care means more than a yearly trip to the vet. Now more than ever, a dog’s health problems can be prevented, cured, or alleviated, just like many human woes. Preventative Dog Health Care Annual checkups with routine blood test and dental care go far in catching serious dog health care problems early, increasing the dogs duration and quality of life. Medicines targeting fleas, ticks, heartworm,...