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How Old Is Your Dog ?

Calculating Dog Years:

Although most people think that one year of a dogs life is equal to 7 human years, this is not so. Dogs mature at a much faster rate during the first couple of years. At one year, they are capable of reproducing where as a 7 year old child is of course not. [...]

How to Stop Puppy Chewing

Prevent puppy from chewing and destroying your house and belongings by providing proper training and chew toys. After all, chewing and playtime are part of normal puppy growth and development.

-Provide several of a variety of toys for your puppy.

-Teach your puppy to play with these toys.

-Praise puppy every time you see him chewing [...]

Choosing The Right Dog Bowl

You certainly have a choice when it comes to food and water bowls for your dog.

Quick Tips from www.4-legged.com

Use a stainless steel bowl if your dog is a nibbler.
Stainless steel bowls are the easiest to sanitize.
Ceramic bowls must be sanitized daily. Replace cracked or scratched bowls immediately.
Use heated water bowls during cold weather to [...]

Preparing Your Pet For Winter

Dogs feel heat loss as much as we humans do. Remember that the temperature outside is lower then what the thermometer shows with the wind chill.

You need to protect your dog from his sensitivity to harsh weather elements, however this may depend on the weather condition, the type of coat your dog has and the [...]

If You Love Your Pet – Register It!!

The most important thing to do after you get your pooch (or kitty) is to take them to the vat for checkup, get the vaccinations and talk to them about implanting chip with your address and other necessary information about your dog. Don’t forget to register the pet with the authority and get the tag [...]

New Pups – Part 2

From the moment of birth, the mother takes care of all the little one need. She needs to be in a quite and calm environment, without disturbing her too much.
Immediately after birth the mother leeks the newborn to clean him, to separate the umbilical cord from the placenta and to stimulate and [...]

Be Ready for New Pups – Part 1

The first thing to take in consideration is whether you can take car of new puppies. If not- it is irresponsible to allow your dog to become pregnant. Caring for puppies is a demanding commitment that should not be undertaken lightly.
Before giving birth:
*Have your vet phone number for any case.
*Prepare old towels, disinfected and warm [...]

Buying Doggie Bed

All puppies are small dogs some, however, won’t be small for very long. That is why you have to know how big your dog is going to be when it is fully grown before you can buy it a bed of its own. Or you’ll have to buy your beloved pooch a new bed [...]

Before Buying New Pooche

Before you bring home dog, you need to do some thinking.
- Do you have children. It is important to choose a dog that is calm, friendly and tolerant.
- How much space you have in your home. Large dogs need more space.
- Is someone in your family have allergies. Shedding can be a problem in that [...]

Tips for selecting dog clothes

· It is essential that the dog clothes fit the dog comfortably to keep them secured in place even in the most rigorous activities.
· The dog clothes must provide protection for your pet against harmful elements like thick bushes and thorns.
· Dog clothes must protect your dog from his sensitivity to harsh weather [...]

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