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While a hypoallergenic dog will not solve all of your allergy issues, you may notice that certain breeds of dog will not cause you as many problems as other breeds. Below is a list of hypoallergenic dogs that you can use when deciding which breed to buy. Terriers – These dogs have short coats and are considered to be single-coated breeds, meaning that they do not have an undercoat. Undercoats are found on animals that have thick fur. The undercoat contains loose fur and dander, which... more

What to Look For In a Dog Supplement The market is exploding with products claiming to improve the health and wellness of individuals using vitamins and nutritional supplements. People are now seeking the same products to complement the health of their pets. The benefits of appropriate nutritional supplements are overwhelming and can add several healthy years to your life, as well as your dogs. Dogs Age Faster Than People Longevity is attributed 30 percent to genetics and 70 percent to lifestyle.... more

So what’s the deal with Organic dog food? As you know, dog food is available in a wide variety of colours, sizes, flavors, and shapes. The real distinction is obviously the ingredients contained in the products. You may be surprised to know that the ingredient list on dog food labels reads very much like human junk food. Some ingredients are even difficult to pronounce and are borrowed from medical encyclopedias. Then of course there are dog foods that are teeming with artificial ingredients,... more

There are more or less favorable ages for training a dog. Very young puppies are preoccupied with discovering their environment, but they are never too young to learn the basics. In general, puppies under 6 months will benefit greatly from their experiences with their brothers, sisters, and mother. This is when they learn the elementary “social graces”. While they are learning from their siblings, you can take this time to teach the most basic element of training, trust. They... more

Does your dog seem to spend an infinite amount of time licking himself? Why is he doing it? And how do you, as a dog owner, correct that annoying licking habit? Here are five of the most common reasons why your dog might be incessantly licking himself and the solutions to correcting the habit. 1. Your dog might have developed an unrelenting licking habit because he needs a bath. If your dog spends alot of time outside, romping through the woods, tramping in the mud, rolling in the grass... more

Dog training is an art and there are right ways to go about it, as well as wrong ways. An often overlooked aspect of dog training is how your dog communicates back to you. If you want to successfully train your American Pit Bull Terrier, you’ll have to work hard on understanding how he communicates with you. You’ll only be able to form a close bond where you understand your Pit and he understands you, when you can read his non-verbal body language. An excellent way to begin learning... more

Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying habit. Leash pulling can lead to escape in the case of a break in the collar or leash, and an out of control, off leash dog can be both destructive and dangerous to itself and to others. Leash pulling can result from a variety of different... more

In the not-too-distant past, Patti Lawson was diet-obsessed. You name it-she tried them all. And so it went until a little dog taught her some big lessons about life. Mourning the end of her latest relationship one winter, Lawson was spending most of her time at home, eating every imagin-able comfort food. Until she found herself in a pet shop adopting a puppy. After a few months of life with Sadie, someone in her office asked if she had lost weight. What was she doing? “I blurted... more

Some of us might remember that old song, “How Much Is That Puppy In The Window?” Even those that don’t recollect this once popular tune can certainly relate to the experience of simply falling in love with every cute little puppy you encounter. It doesn’t take long to figure out where the phrase “puppy dog eyes” comes from. Unfortunately our animal shelters, swollen with older relinquished pets, are a sad testimonial to the fact that too many instances... more

You should not wait until there are signs of bad behaviour before considering obedience training classes for your dog. If you have obvious behavioural problems, a dog obedience school is an excellent solution, but you should start thinking about it before obedience problems develop. Obedience problems with your dog are not always apparent. You might sometimes overlook minor indiscretions chewing, jumping up, excessive barking that can be signs of a more serious problem. By themselves,... more