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What do you think about when you think of a dog sports? For some, the thought evokes an orange cone filled with tack and a leopard print strewn on the flagstone; while for others, the idea of dog sports evokes an afternoon on the softball diamond. But dog sports are not just any sport. They are very different than regular athletic activities. It takes a unique combination of training, agility and determination to enjoy a sport. Dog sports are a fun way for you and your dog to get outside and have some fun together. One of the most popular ... Read more

Dog sports are an excellent way to both bond with your dog and provide your dog with mental and physical exercise. Often times while learning a new dog sports technique with your dog, you’re actually learning many other positive training techniques for teaching him specific skills, such as marker training, goal setting and other reward based techniques. By learning these techniques together you’ll be able to work together on achieving your goals for training your dog. Here are some great tips to get you started. One of the most popular dog sports is jumping. There are many different kinds of ... Read more

The task of training your pet dog can be a tedious one, that’s unless you are armed with certain dog training tools; in which case, you will be able to pull it off with considerable ease. Bringing home a dog involves much more than just providing it with love, care, and other basic necessities. To make the dog a good pet, a great deal of training may be required. Some dog breeds can be easily trained, while some require the owner to put a lot of effort and time into training. Although, professional dog trainers can be hired to do ... Read more

We all know the adage “dog is man’s best friend” seem to run for ages now. But we have reasons enough to consider our dogs as vital parts of our daily existence. They seem to have this special character to display love and loyalty, not to mention a unique fun that we can only witness from them. That’s why, as much as possible, we will do everything we can to give them the best treatment and best health care, just like we do for our family members. Come to think of it- we even provide them their own insurance! In ... Read more

Heartworms in dogs (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels. Heartworms in dogs are transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes which pass the worm larvae through their saliva. The presence of heartworms can be very dangerous to the dog’s health. Although the dog will not display signs of infection until it has progressed considerably, heartworms can be life threatening and are sometimes difficult to detect and diagnose. Signs of Heartworm Infection ... Read more

A lot of dog owners face various problems when their female dogs behave in an odd way when in heat, or due to the troublesome neighborhood male dogs that start hovering around her at this time. To combat such problems, it is essential that you equip yourself with information about the dog heat cycle. You should also have adequate information on pregnancy in dogs, their gestation period, and about getting them spayed or neutered. This will be beneficial for your dog’s health as well as her safety. Dog owners often find it difficult to recognize their dogs’ heat period and ... Read more