September 25th, 2007 at 03:40pm
Under General
Dog owners should ensure that their pups come from respectable dog breeders. In the long run this will ensure that you get a dog that is healthy and of good behavior. So what should you look out for when searching for a reputable dog breeder? What questions should you ask dog breeders? In your quest to find them, if any of them fail these questions, the breeder is probably NOT rearing healthy puppies according to the set standards and regulations.
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By Gerald Njuguna
September 24th, 2007 at 04:06pm
Under Dog Training
Most dog trainers are aware that training collars allow them to train their dogs more effectively. There are many dog training collars available in the market today. Each has its own unique mechanism to guide your dog either by discouraging disobedient behavior or to restrain the dog.
If you use the wrong collar size on the dog or if used in-appropriately can harm the dog. Make sure you thoroughly research on the correct training collars for your dog before using it on the dog. Its also advisable to consult with a training expert if you are if you are not sure which collar is best for your dog.
There are various collars in the market today. We have electronic collars, prong collars, the Halti, the Gentle Leader and the choke collar. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 18th, 2007 at 03:55pm
Under General
The kennel business is not a small business undertaking, even if you have worked in a kennel before or you think you know much about kennels. This article below gives you tips and guidelines to help those of you want who want to go into the kennel business. Perhaps you might learn a thing or two that you haven’t considered before.
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By Gerald Njuguna
September 15th, 2007 at 02:11pm
Under Dog Health
Want to take your dog to the vet? I’m sure you have lots of questions in your mind concerning the best vet to work with. Where do you start from?
Normally, when searching for a dog vet, we look through the phone book until we find one close to our house.
But just like a doctor, you might not be happy with his “bedside” manner. I know of some folks who complain that their dog vet does not handle their dog carefully.
In this article we will try to answer some of your questions that you might have when choosing the best vet for your dog. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 12th, 2007 at 04:35pm
Under Dog Health
All dog owners have to deal with dog fleas whether they like it or not! Fleas, which are brown in color, are insects with no wings that have sharp mouths that they use to bite into the dogs to get their food.
They cause the dog to scratch themselves in the affected areas. Some dogs are sensitive and can be allergic to flea bites.
Generally, fleas do not transmit diseases to humans from dogs but they can bite humans as well as cats. Fleas prefer warm climate and will live in the ground in the cool climate seasons.
If your dog scratches itself continuously, its a sign that it probably has fleas. I would advice that you take the dog first to the vet to have him checked out.
The vet will probably use a flea comb on the dog. Flea combs are wide tooth combs and remove “flea dirt” or dried blood flea excrement. If this is found, your veterinarian will recommend treatment. Most vets will always advise you to go for preventative treatment is its less expensive to do so. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 12th, 2007 at 04:05pm
Under Dog Training
Who said old dogs cannot learn new tricks? Dogs of all ages can learn new something new. In this lesson, your dog will be able to learn the simplest of all dog tricks ie sit, lie down and stay. These tricks are excellent building blocks of new and complex dog tricks. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 11th, 2007 at 05:07pm
Under Dog Health
Most people don’t seem to realize how important it is to care for the teeth of their dogs. Just like humans, as the dog ages, so do the teeth need more care.
The best way to ensure that your dog ’s teeth are in good health is to start caring for them while they are still young. So how do you go about brushing and cleaning the teeth of your dog? (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 10th, 2007 at 03:21pm
Under Dog Health
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant & What To Expect From Your Dog
Is your dog about to have puppies? Puppies are cute to have but their is a lot of work involved in maintaining them. If your dog is pregnant, i have compiled some tips on how to get your dog ready for birth.
Dogs are pregnant for about 63 days. This is not a very long time so you need to make sure you are ready before the puppies arrive on the scene.
During this period make sure that you are feeding your dog on a regular basis and feeding her healthy foods. Pregnant dogs need to be fed more than usual. You may need to move to a growth type of food or puppy food during the pregnancy. Do this by reducing the quantity of regular feed that you give your dog and at the same time increasing the amount of new food. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 4th, 2007 at 03:56pm
Under Dog Training
The Basics of Obedience in Dog Training
Training basic obedience skills to your dog can turn out to be challenging as well as exciting. Confused on how to start? Do your homework 
. A student can only be as good as his trainer, huh?
The first thing you need to learn in dog obedience training is how to get your dog to pay attention to your commands. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
September 4th, 2007 at 02:45pm
Under Dog Grooming
For those of you who own cats, you know how impeccable they are and how they like keeping themselves clean. Our dogs, on the other hand, don’t sit and groom themselves. They care less about how they look and i suspect their more happier rolling around in mud and dirt.
You and I know that they don’t smell too good and we wouldn’t want their smell on our sofas and bales of shed dog hair on the carpet!
Thats’ why we have to groom our dogs and keep their coats healthy and shiny looking. To different degrees, all dogs require grooming.
Different dogs require different dog grooming instructions. (more…)
By Gerald Njuguna
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