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Best Dogs For First Time Owners

Getting a dog is possibly one of the best things you can do in your life; it is undoubtedly a thing that will bring you a lot of joy. You are already taking the right first step and researching the best dogs for first-time owners. Different breeds indeed have different temperaments and characters. If you decided to get a pureblooded dog, a big advantage is that you can be reasonably sure of their future character. Of course, individual dogs can also vary, and you might end up with a dog that is not a typical specimen of the breed, but more often than not, you will get a dog whose character is mostly kno...

How Often Should You Wash Your Dog

Washing your dog will be one of the things you will need to do as a dog owner, and there are some things you should know. A lot of new dog owners are not too sure about how often they should wash their dogs. The truth and the simplest answer is - it depends. There are over 400 internationally recognized dog breeds, and they can have very different coats. There are dogs with short coats, long coats, medium-length coats, and even hairless breeds like the Mexican Hairless Dog. Breeds like the Golden Retriever or Border Collie have a medium-long, double coat with a longer outer coat and a short, fluffy unde...

8 Tips And Tricks - Puppy And Dog Socialization

Dog or puppy socialization can be defined as teaching your pet to become a good member of society. Our beloved dogs can get scared and react badly to different things in their environment - things like people, other dogs, situations, crowds, and even buildings and unknown objects. Dogs can have bad reactions to things they see, smell, or hear. That means that your dog should learn how to react to certain things, and your role is to help them adapt. Socialization should play a pivotal role in your dog’s life. Most of us are looking for a dog that will be well-adapted and well-behaved, and that means soci...

Dogs And Kids - Full Guide

Having a full house can be a beautiful thing - especially if your family consists not only of human members but of dog members as well. Having a home with dogs and kids in it is sure to be a happy and lively home full of action. Not only will your kids have a great playing or cuddling partner, but you can also have an excellent watchdog or even an alert guardian that will always have your back. Our family dogs are usually great, and they are responsible for millions of situations that fill us with laughter and the feeling of pure love. They are also a huge responsibility, and not everyone is suited to b...

Should You Buy a Dog Without a Pedigree?

All of us that went through the process of getting a dog, know that the first step we all need to take is to decide what dog breed we would like to get. For most of us, that is the most important thing and we already start imagining ourselves with our new best friend. The next step is deciding whether to rescue a dog from a shelter or to buy a pureblooded dog. Saving a dog’s life is certainly one of the nicest things you could possibly do. Many of us prefer adopting and would never buy a dog and some of us prefer buying. If you decide to adopt, you will do a beautiful thing and will probably get a dog t...

Dog Supplies Shopping Tips For First Time Dog Parents

Adopting a dog means having another companion at home. It comes with a lot of daily responsibilities. You have to bath, feed, and play with them, just like how you take care of a family member. You’ll get to have new additions in your house, as well. While you may not want to purchase every item your dog needs at first, it’s a good idea to know the basics. Before shopping any dog supply, here are some tips you need to keep in mind: Kennels Setting up a crate is important before bringing a dog home. Your dog needs it for its personal space and potty training later. Before buying a kennel, consider your...

How To Prepare For A Dog Beach Day

Summertime is here and nice weather has returned. It is that time of the year when we can enjoy many activities with our dogs in the beautiful weather and one of our favorite activities is taking our dog to the beach. Usually, dogs love beach days, some love running in the sand and others love swimming. Before you take your dog for a beach day, make sure you are aware of potential problems or hidden dangers that you could face during your trip to the beach. 1. Check if your dog is a swimmer The first thing you should do is determine if your dog is a swimmer. Some dog breeds like the Newfoundland or Labr...

Dog breeders - everything you need to know

If you decided to buy a dog, the most important thing you will face is how to find a good and responsible dog breeder. In today's world, many people call themself breeders, but all they care about is earning some easy money. After you made a decision that you want to find a dog don't rush things. You will need to consider many things before you bring your new dog home. Dog breeders' job isn't only matting two dogs and sells puppies. They need to know about canine genetics so they can breed dogs if they want to secure desired traits, characteristics, and temperament of the puppies. Everybody can breed tw...

10 Things You Should Never Do To Your Dog

Dogs have lived with humans for almost 15.000 years and through that time dogs became a “man’s best friend". Sometimes living with dogs can be challenging. If you are a new dog owner and are just getting used to living with your four-legged best friend here are 10 things you should really keep in mind for the sake of both you and your dog. 1. Do not give your dog chocolate - giving your dog chocolate can have devastating consequences. Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine and humans can easily metabolize theobromine while dogs cannot. It takes dogs a lot of time to metabolize it and ingesting...

5 Puppy Training Tips

Here are some tips and tricks on how to train your puppy. It is important to know that some breeds learn quicker than others and you should adjust training to the specific breed. It is important to start training as soon as your puppy arrives home. There are also things you should know about how to raise a puppy. Help them get adjusted and feel as comfortable as possible since being removed from his mother and littermates can be a stressful time for a puppy. 1. Warm water and a ticking clock Not many people know this but giving your new puppy a warm bottle of water represents the body warmth of his lit...

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