We often get asked, “What is a good dog food?” Or, “how do I choose a dog food?” We’ll try to help with this very brief article. First, you have to realize that the dog food industry is a huge marketing endeavor. Millions of dollars are poured into TV and magazine ads that pull at… Read more »
Category: Puppies
Responsible Dog Breeders
Dog breeders can make a world of difference! Both responsible dog breeders and puppy mills will influence the final product of the pet: either good or bad. Dog breeders shouldn’t be breeding for money! The love of money will convince a breeder to let things “slide,” either in the selection of the breeding stock, the… Read more »
Housetraining Headaches
One of the major concerns of pet people is house-training their dog/s. Some dogs naturally make it an easier experience. Some breeds are more prone to house-training problems than others. Smaller dogs tend to be harder to house-train (as a general rule) than larger ones. Puppies who have been raised on puppy pads, newspapers, or… Read more »
Choosing a Dog from a Breeder
If you are planning on purchasing a puppy, we strongly recommend you buy directly from a breeder. Choose a breeder who can answer your questions confidently; showing you they know the breed. If you are buying a registered puppy, be sure the information you are given matches what is stated on the registration – date… Read more »
Choosing a Dog from the Shelter
This is another article in our series about “Choosing a Dog.” This time we come from the angle of adopting a dog from a Shelter or Humane Society. There are many good dogs in Shelters that simply need a change to “stretch their wings” and become a part of a family. Like with choosing a… Read more »
Choosing a dog: a look at pedigrees.
Selecting a dog can be a big task for some. This article looks at the subject from the pedigree side of things. Are pedigrees important? What should I look for? Use a dog’s pedigree as a tool. Keep in mind that a pedigree is not a guarantee that your dog will perform like its predecessors. … Read more »
Tips on Preventing Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a concern in all breeds, but especially large breed dogs. We have assembled a short list with some tips on preventing hip dysplasia. Implement this article to reduce the risk and also to reduce the pain of a dog who has the disease. A good breeder will do their homework to greatly… Read more »
Choosing a New Dog
This is a huge topic and not everything that is contained in this article can be applied to everyone. Some tips are given and may be modified to fit your particular need or situation. This article is written to help dog people choose a best friend that will have minimal issues, fit more comfortably into… Read more »
Puppy Bonding
Do older puppies or young adults bond as well as very young puppies? It’s a fair question that is asked by many dog people. It is a lack of proper information which breeds the idea that older puppies or adult dogs cannot or do not bond with new owners. If a 9 month old puppy… Read more »
