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Posts tagged "dog" Dogs are man’s best friend; their loyalty and dedication are unmatched. Picture this, it’s 6 am on a cool Sunday morning, and your best friend is constantly barking for absolutely no reason. Not so cute anymore right? There are solutions to your problem, which will leave everyone happy. Mentally and physically occupy your dog Many times, excessive barking is a sign that your dog isn’t getting enough physical activity. The barking is a way for it to release this energy. The dog could also lack mental stimulation and is showing their distress through excessive barking. This can be remedied by taking your dog on a daily walk and giving him tasks that will use his mental and physical strength to complete. This exercise should help to release some of the pent-up energy and help to reduce the constant barking or encourage barking for the right reasons. We suggest interactive dog...
Continue reading » Behavior, Training2 Comments Veterinary care can be expensive, especially when emergency situations arise. For this reason, more pet owners are choosing to insure their pets with a health insurance policy, one that can cover the cost of both emergency and routine care. Here, pet health insurance is explained, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of insuring your dog. What is Pet Health Insurance? Health insurance for dogs is similar to that for humans. After choosing an appropriate policy based on deductible and coverage, as well as age, sex, and breed of your dog, a monthly premium is paid to the company. In return, the company may cover the cost of accidents, provide monetary damages should your pet become lost or stolen, and reimburse you for the majority of medical bills. These policies are most helpful when major accidents or illnesses arise. What are the Benefits of Insurance? The major benefit of having...
Continue reading » Dog HealthNo Comment Training your dog is not just a matter of him or her having good house manners – it can also mean the difference between life and death. The seven most important commands to teach your dog, as well as tips for training, are discussed below. Sit Why is “sit” such an important command? When your dog is getting ready to jump on a new person that walks into your home, asking for “sit” can keep all four of your dog’s feet on the ground. In addition, by utilizing “sit” as a pre-requisite for other daily rewards, such as going outside or having the food bowl set down at dinner time, this simple command can create a well-behaved dog. Stay Not only can “stay” be useful during an unexpected situation (such as a broken dish in the kitchen), teaching your dog how to stay also reinforces independence. Dogs with a strong...
Continue reading » Behavior, Dog Safety, Training2 Comments There are so many dogs waiting for a forever home. The best place to get a dog is an animal shelter. Especially the American Pit Bull Terrier. You may be thinking different things as you see that name, like they are scary or they are a very bad breed. First of all, a pit bull is not a breed, and secondly pit bulls are only bad if they are raised a badly. However, sheltered pit bulls have been know to love a person even after they’ve been through a rough life in the past. Adopting Adopting a pit bull or any dog can be rewarding for you and your dog. The pit bull will have a lot of personality traits, and since it’s been in a shelter it was most likely abused, abandoned, or used for dog fighting which sometimes can bring up aggressiveness in the dog. A pit bull ...
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