http://www.dog-care-help.com/ Features articles and advice from dog owners about how to care for your dog. 1 What is heat Heat is more properly called the estrous cycle During this cycle female dogs may get pregnant Its equivalent to human menstruation 2 What are the symptoms Females bleed from the vagina sometimes with swelling of the vulva and increased urination Dont expect bleeding comparable to a human female For small dogs its usually not much and you may need to pay close attention to your puppy to identify her first cycle Other than the bleeding the http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_1.html Did you know that more than one million north americans will be bitten by dogs this year and about one million dog bites will go unreported Its sad but most of the victims will be children These dog bites will come from animals known to them Unleashed dogs will account for most of the bites inflicted What Makes Dogs Bite Not being educated and pet owners not being committed on training their pet is what leads to most of these dog bites We must realize that dogs dont n http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_2.html We all want what is best for our pet Yet sometimes because of your hectic schedules we tend to put our dogs care at the bottom of the list or it just becomes a habit of chores we perform every day without giving it much thought We stumble out of bed in the morning let the dog out fill the water bowl dump some food in the dish and go on with our daily routine Lets face it this can get very boring for you and especially for your dog In order to maintain your dogs health there are http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_3.html 3 Tips For Dealing With Dog Emergencies by Mark Eckenrode Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog or another dog ever suffer a serious lifethreatening injury What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting Its great to know your vets phone number but what if something happens during off hours What if you dont know where the closest emergency animal clinic is located Augh Enough with the questions already right Any eme http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_4.html 4 Things Frustrated Dog Owners Should Know by Mark Eckenrode Youve probably had a day or two when you felt like your dog just wasnt paying any attention to you at all right You talked you yelled you shouted maybe you jumped up and down and waved your arms but she just wasnt interested in anything you had to say to her in any tone of voice Youre not alone 1 Your dog isnt human Unless you believe in pet psychics theres really no way for you to read your p http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_5.html 4 Ways In Which You Can Show Your Dog How Much You Love Him by Mark Eckenrode Do you have at least one framed photo of your dog somewhere in your house or maybe in your wallet Is your dog pretty darn close to being the very center of your universe Do you love spoiling him respond to his every whimper and cry and spend hundreds of dollars on gourmet treats To say that dogs are mans best friend is anything but a clich You might be the most miserable person in the world withou http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_6.html 4 Ways In Which You Can Spoil Your Dog Rotten by Mark Eckenrode You spoil your pooch as close to rotten as you can get dont you Hey who doesnt Its almost impossible not to with those adorable big beautiful eyes the little lashes the soft fur just behind the ears they almost beg to be spoiled But what can you really do There are all of those new doggie day spas doggie day cares and other doggie luxury services but how often can you really afford things like that I me http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_7.html 1 Clipping the quick when cutting nails Dont be in a hurry to finish his nails even though your dog wants you to finish quickly Take baby clips using a SHARP nail clipper my preference is spring style or cat clippers for small dogs Dont use a Dremel or other electronicmotororized tool unless youve had some training in using it Its too easy to overcut If your dog has white nails the quick should look pink STOP clipping before you get there If your dog ha http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_8.html You Must Be The Alpha Dog First lets take a look at what a pack mentality means Dogs are born into packs in the wild packs are the essential social order Unlike humans who use a variety of political processes to determine leadership and rank dogs sort out their social order by dominance and power In a wolf pack there is a Top Dog a clear leader who is the dominant Alpha male Hes the Big Dog with pride of place at the dinner table well if wolves had a dinner table http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_9.html Find a vet if possible who specializes in small animals as opposed to one who treats large and small like horses cows cats and dogs Your community may only have vets that do a little bit of everything and theres nothing wrong with that if thats all thats available but Ill remind you you usually go to a specialist for your health issues dont you If youre new in the community or havent needed a vet before word of mouth is a great way to start looking for a new v http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_10.html 5 Tips For Feeding A Happy Healthy Dog by Mark Eckenrode Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companions nutritional needs Many pet owners think theyre doing whats best for their dogs when it comes to food but in reality they rely on pure instinct more than science Nutrition isnt a guessing game even when it comes to your pooch Think about it if you were left to feed yourself based only on what you craved and had no knowledge of what your body needs to http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_11.html You can have lots of fun selecting a dog gift for someone who absolutely adores dogs And youll be happy to know that no matter what size budget your working with there are lots and lots of wonderful gift ideas to choose from In fact you may have so many great choices that you could easily become overwhelmed So lets start by learning how to narrow down the flood of choices a bit Narrowing the choices to match the gift to the person will get you well on your way to selecting th http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_12.html If you have a hard time in summer imagine how it must feel under a fur coat here are some simple tips to help your dog beat the heat 1 Bob The Hair If you have a shaggy dog like a pomeranian Pekinese or any such variation then listen up Your dog needs a hair cut Tha hair should be cut with scissors and not shaved Do not cut around the whiskers but you can carefully trim around the eyesThe less hair on your dog the cooler he will keep If you have a short haired dog no need for http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_13.html You know what its like You see a cute curly haired puppy in the pet store with big brown eyes begging for your attention Next thing you know youre walking down the pet food aisle at the supermarket buying dinner for your new puppy Its not hard to get sucked in by a puppy However sharing your home with a fourlegged friend can be one of lifes greatest pleasures Adopting a dog is a big decision Dogs require lots of time money and commitment as they can live from 9 to 15 ye http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_14.html As a pet owner Im sure youd be frustrated at the sight of your pet scratching and suffering from fleas If you look into the veterinary arsenal you will see that there are a number of products that help you fight the war against fleas Of all these products nothing kills fleas faster than Advantage which is a topical solution containing imidacloprid As in the popular commercials with the singing pets A http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_15.html A New Understanding of Allergies Allergies of all kinds seem to be on the riseboth for people and for their pets The 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require much of your love attention and companionship although they are easy to take care of One Boxerlover even said to never get one as pet if you work full time Another point to consider is that the costs for food training grooming medical care toys and other supplies do add up Still for many years now the Boxer has ranked in the top 10 of favorite purebreds by the American Kennel Club num http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_18.html Pets can enjoy the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy as much as humans can Aside from possibly eliminating bad odors and giving your pet a pleasant perfume essential oils also serve many practical functions such as boosting your pets immune system fighting off bacteria and viruses preventing the growth of yeasts and molds and repelling insects Aromatherapy is used by enthusiasts groomers and pet salons to trea mild ailments such as skin inflammations itch http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_19.html My name is Shadrach and I am a dog a BIG handsome elegant and intelligent dog No I am not vain at all that is just what my mom always tells me so I assume its true I am now 4 years old and live a great dogs life I get exceptional quality food my mom and dad believe in giving me organic food with fresh vegetables and meat every day so I cant complain Theyre always buying me toys which I LOVE to terrorize because thats what dogs do I have my own big bed in my own bedro http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_20.html If you love dogs and you enjoy making money then a dog day care business may be a very good fit for you Let me ask you a question Can you imagine starting your very own dog day care business If you asked yourself that question and still arent sure let me give you a bit of dog day care business advice First make sure that you truly love dogs Second study your area and see if there is a large dog population Finally get some legal advice You see if you love an http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_21.html When 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too much glucose in the blood If your pet has any of the signs a dog health exam will help you find out with certainty Canine diabetes symptoms usually include the following drinking excessive amounts of water frequent urination weight gain or weight loss in some cases increased lethargy during the day A simple blood test c http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_39.html Canine Distemper By Ron Swerdfiger wwwwebrovercom What is Canine Distemper Canine distemper is a highly contagios disease caused by a virus paramyxovirus which attacks the respiratory gastrointestinal and nervus systems of dogs Although dogs are the most commonly affected Canine Distemper is also seen in foxes ferrets mink and many other carnivores These infected animals are often the cause of the spread of this disease to domesticated dogs A http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_40.html Eclampsia or milk fever is an acute lifethreatening condition which attacks a brood bitch about 3 to 4 weeks after whelping puppies It is more common in the small breeds of dogs that have had large litters Symptoms of eclampsia include stiffness nervousness and restlessness The brood bitch will loose interest in her puppies She will very likely run a fever and have a rapid heart rate In really severe cases of eclampsia the broodbitch will have muscle spasms or seizures and b http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_41.html Joint disease can be a problem faced by many dogs Hip dysplasia is the most common that people are familiar with as a cause of rear limb lameness Its front limb counterpart is elbow dysplasia Elbow dysplasia has only been recognized as a disease in dogs in the last 10 to 15 years or so whereas hip dysplasia has been diagnosed for the last 30 to 40 years Dysplasia means a developmental abnormality it can be in the size shape or formation Elbow dysplasia is a combination of four d http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_42.html Cats are living longer lives thanks to dedicated care from 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can resist it Your dogs health depends on it resisting that is We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop But your dog wont quit after just a few Give her a chance and shell down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp So on Valentines Day youre actually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all the chocolates yourself Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs health Chocolate as you know is made with cocoa beans And cocoa be http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_49.html Sometimes puppies are born that cant suckle properly and its almost always because they have a cleft palate A cleft palate can be a complete division up the middle of the palate or roof of the mouth or it can just be a small hole in the palate Canine cleft palate is a failure of the two sides of the palate to fuse correctly during the embryonic stage of developement It can just be the soft tissue in which case it only presents as a cosmetic malformation but if the hard palate 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will still persist in his attempt They are very diligent To fix the dog behavior problem first you n http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_54.html Part1 There is Actually a Wrong Way to Crate Train Crate training dogs or crate training puppies if approached correctly is by far one of the most effective tools you can use to form good dog behavior The most subtle mistakes in crate training are sometimes the worst because they go undetected and are repeated over and over again which can make the whole experience of potty training dogs negative and frustrating Using the correct method of crate training you can avoi http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_55.html Part2 Does your puppy want to be crate trained Yes in fact he does Your puppy or dog will soon see his crate as a place of security IF its approached correctly The crate is NEVER to be used as a punishment Introduce it gradually and gently make the crate and your pets puppy potty training a positive and happy experience and he will come to view his crate like Linus views his blanket Make sure your puppy has a balance of crate time and activity time He needs ampl http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_56.html 1 Why should I crate train my dog Crate Training is the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs Have you ever seen a dog under a table chair or bed The reason is that dogs naturally want to seek shelter even in a house If you dont provide it they will create it themselves in an effort to feel safe and secure A crate serves as a den for your dog 2 How does crate training work Like babies puppies cannot control th http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_57.html Wondering how to begin crate training your puppy or dog or even whether you should Crate training gets a dog so used to being closed into a crate that he or she can safely be left in it for hours at a time though only when necessary The method has its pros and cons If it works for your dog it gives both you and the dog a wonderful flexibility in many situations Crate Training PRO Crate training helps tremendously in potty training puppies and adult dogs Your d http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_58.html Introducing your puppy to the crate should be an easy and fun process First start by putting the crate somewhere the puppy enjoys being Try the family room or wherever everyone hangs out Open the door and just let your puppy explore at his own pace Reward him for going near it by tossing a cheerio or some other small treat To teach the words kennel I use go to bed Just toss in a treat and say the word Dont shut the door everytime Never shove your dog in a crate You http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_59.html Many times when an angry or rageful man comes into the office to see me for the first visit he is in a deep crisis Such was the case with Jerry He was in the deep doghouse He was separated from his wife and she had filed for divorce A man is in the deep doghouse when his wife is very 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Here are some guidelines to follow when choosing the proper dog food for your dogs breed and age Puppies Most dogs are considered puppies from birth to age 12 months However large breed dogs such as Newfoundlanders Great Danes etc are considered puppies up to http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_62.html Of all the aggressive behavior in dogs dog bites is the most serious However no matter how serious it may be you can contain it if you are able to diagnose the cause of this aggressive dog behavior In the following 8 tips 1 Before you treat any illness you have to be able to recognize the type of aggression your dog is exhibiting Bellow are few aggressive dog behavior you have to notice I will be expanding the subsequent tips Fear aggression Possessive aggression http://www.dog-care-help.com/guide/article_63.html Distemper Spotting This Dog Killer Before its Too Late Canine distemper is a devastating disease It often crops up in seemingly healthy pets without any warning Whats 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