Most Popular Dog Names

One of the fun parts of getting a pet is picking out a name. In the late 1990’s, Elmo was a very popular name, with kids taking a role in the naming and the Sesame Street character being at the peak of his popularity at the time. Buddy, an ever popular name became even more so with the release of “Air Bud,” a movie about a basketball-playing golden retriever. Disney princesses Jasmine and Arielle have also dubbed their fair share of dogs.Other less...

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Dog training Keeping Your Dog Motivated

Keeping the attention of a dog while training is not always easy.Dogs can be easily distracted, and it is important to not allow the training sessions to be sabotaged by boredom. Making training fun for the dog and the human alike is vital to creating a happy, well adjusted and well trained dog.Providing random positive stimuli during the day is a great way to keep the interest of the dog. Doing things the dog enjoys, like walking in the park, riding in the car, and playing with other dogs, is a great way to keep the dogs attention and reward him...

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OUTSIDE OF REALITY As we welcome the spring

OUTSIDE OF REALITY As we welcome the spring, we look forward to warmer weather and more time outside. For dog owners, many feel that this is a time that the dog can experience more freedom. If done correctly, this can be a great experience. If not done correctly, mischief and mayhem can ensue. Here are some helpful hints to make your spring less stressful: Boredom can lead to big problems. If you leave your dog outside without helping them to release their physical and mental energies beforehand, you may find that they will become creative. Their...

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RULES OF THE ROAD If you are planning

RULES OF THE ROAD If you are planning on taking your dog on a road trip with you this summer, here are some things to remember: GET UP TO DATE: Check your dogs vaccinations and tags. Bring copies of your shot records with you. Make sure all relevant information is available on their tags. PREPARE TO PREVENT: Put on a fresh coat of flea and tick preventative, and make sure theyve had their heartworm preventative for the month. Bring a veterinary first aid kit with you. These are available at most pet stores. STOCK UP: Make sure you have enough food,...

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Puppys Name Is a Guessing Game Contest

The cute little bundle of joy Ill be getting THIS Sunday, finally has a name... A name that I wont be telling you guys until AFTER I receive the puppy.But it leaves you with lots of time to guess his name.This guessing game is a contest... and the winner (IF there is one) will receive a small prize.**Leave comments on THIS post**Hints:* More than FIVE letters long* Persons Name* The first letter of my FIRST guide dog puppys name is the first letter of THIS puppys nameRules:* No more than TWO comments per person* No more than FIVE names per comment...

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Dog attacks Poor training blamed

Dog attacks: Poor training blamed Nearly one in three dog owners in Britain has reported being bitten or attacked by a dog, according to the PDSA animal charity....

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Dog Training The Agility

Dog training should originally be started from the puppy phase, but as some of the dogs were left untrained until adults people start to find out how to train an adult dog than sticking to the old ways of training dogs from puppy phase, especially if what were training is related to the dogs agility. But here you will find out that even adult dogs are the same as puppy.Being "old" greatly varies from dog to dog, from the extent of a dogs experience...

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Dramatic dog attack caught on video

Dramatic dog attack caught on videoA 4-year-old girl is badly mauled by a dog and the horrific attack is caught on surveillance video. WABC reports. Political dog tale duelIn the RidicuList, Anderson Cooper examines which candidates dog tale will have a greater election impact. ...

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American Pit Bull Dog Obedience Training

The Pit Bull terrier is an amazing dog and is extremely energetic and can certainly prove to be a handful if not properly trained. American Pit Bulls are extremely loyal and when a relationship is formed, it lasts forever. If youre a new Pit Bull owner, you really need to understand how demanding these dogs can be and realize that they need a lot of attention and training in order to recognize their full potential as pets. Pits are very intelligent dogs and this will work to your advantage as youre going through the training process.Because of...

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Pal Who

*(written by Brandons raiser)*Im happy to announce the newest guide dog puppy that Im raising... Please welcome "Pal", hes a male yellow lab and super sweet!Hes birth date is March 10th 2013, which makes him about 16 1/2 weeks old.Sorry to be so slow with updates, but I do hope to be posting a "little" more often!-Pals puppy raiser  ...

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All The Help You Can Get To Train Your Dog

Browse > Home / Dog Training Tips, Featured / All The Help You Can Get To Train Your Dog All The Help You Can Get To Train Your DogOctober 5, 2009 by admin Filed under Dog Training Tips, Featured3 CommentsNo-one is about to claim that training a dog is an easy thing to do. Dogs are animals with personalities, and whether or not those personalities are amenable to training, they will present different challenges with each different dog. It cannot be denied that some are easier to train than others, but no dog is untrainable. It is simply the...

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Whats the secret to a happy marriage

Whats the secret to a happy marriage? Adam Gopnik attempts to explain the secret to a happy marriage by reflecting on Charles Darwin, old comedy sketches and a Havanese dog....

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Eliminating problem dog behaviors jumping and roaming

Every dog owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions. Some of the most frequently encountered training problems with puppies and dogs alike are jumping on people and performing those amazing feats of escape.Jumping up on peopleJumping up on people can be a cute trick for puppies, but it quickly becomes a problem behavior as the dog gets older, larger and heavier. A very heavy dog can easily knock a child or even a small adult of his or her feet, so jumping on people can be a dangerous problem...

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Happy late Birthday Brandon! And a soon goodbye to my Sweet Boy

*(written by Brandons Raiser)*Ive been so overwhelmed with things lately, that I completely overlooked the fact that some cute puppy had his first birthday coming up!!HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY BRANDON! The poor puppy didnt even get a birthday celebration, or a blog post the day of his birthday... I feel like such a horrible mom for overlooking this!Brandon turned 1yr old on September 4th (3 days ago)... I just cant believe my little puppy is...

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HEEL COMMAND c Begin with your dog in

HEEL COMMAND c Begin with your dog in a SIT/STAY on your left side, both of you facing forward. Step forward with your left foot, as you say “_________, HEEL.” (command tone) Patting your left hip while praising will encourage your dog to remain at your side. c Continue walking at a moderate pace. As your dog moves out of the HEEL position, use a quick SNAP AND RELEASE in the opposite direction, as you say “NO!” (correction tone) Repeat the HEEL command (command tone) as you encourage your dog with praise. c Make it a challenge for your dog to...

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5 New Years Resolutions for your Dog 1

5 New Years Resolutions for your Dog 1. Walk Your Dog - Making a goal to walk your dog everyday will help you and your pet get into better shape. By using a control walk, you will be reinforcing your dogs place in the family. 2. Obedience Training - You know what to do, but are you being consistent? Resolve to spend 5-10 minutes every other day brushing up on your dogs obedience skills. While you are at it, come to a few tune-up classes and really flex your alpha muscles. 3. Annual Exam - Just like people, dogs need to have an annual check-up to...

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Where was I

ROLLER SKATING!Okay, no I wasnt... but my raiser and her human friends were :)(answering the question from my previous post)Picture of Brandon & I at the roller skating rink; Brandon is in a down-stay on the colorful carpet, and Im standing beside him on skates I still dont get why my raiser wouldnt let me skate WITH her, but I did enjoy having kids skate over to pet me!(Movie of Brandon at the skating rink, lots of kids are...

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Dog Training Vs Puppy Training

Getting home a puppy is of the greatest moment that a pet lover could ever have. Imagine, cuddling the lovable and innocent looking puppy, all you need to do is a little dog training and puppy training technique. Your pups loving appearance aside, you need to train him properly and follow proper dog care tips, so that he obeys your commands. Anyways, the general behavior of a dog more or less depends on the training that has been given in the pup...

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Former ATF agent gunned down while walking his dog in Virginia police say

Former ATF agent gunned down while walking his dog in Virginia, police say Police have charged a Woodbridge man with murder, accusing him of fatally shooting a retired federal agent who was out walking his dog. Police have charged a Woodbridge man with murder, accusing him of fatally shooting a retired federal agent who was out walking his dog. Prince William County Police charged 25-year-old Aric Alexander Smith with first-degree murder and armed...

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Disabled vet dog reportedly kicked out of gun store

Disabled vet, dog, reportedly kicked out of gun store...

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UK girl fatally attacked by dogs

UK girl fatally attacked by dogsThe death of a 14-year-old girl who was apparently fatally savaged by a pack of dogs at a friends home has prompted horror in Britain. Downward dogs for depressionYoga could provide tangible benefits for disorders ranging from sleep complaints and ADHD to schizophrenia and depression. ...

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