January 19th, 2012
Annually, a female dog will have to experience at least 2 heat cycles. Their bodies will go through a lot of things during this time including a type of canine menses that can cause pregnancy, given that she has already mated with a male dog. But there are also times when female dogs will just show signs of pregnancy but they are not actually carrying a baby/babies inside her womb. So what are the ways on how to tell if a female dog is having a false pregnancy? The next few paragraphs are some tips on how to determine false pregnancy. Take time to read please.
A female dog is pregnant if there is already signs of milk production. People may think that enlarged mammary glands and swollen breasts are sure signs of pregnancy but do not be fooled as this is a sign that your dog is not pregnant, especially if it begins to seep milk even if there’s no live birth.
If your dog is trying to put up a comfortable fort made out of rugs and sheets on a corner of your house, then that is another way of telling false pregnancy. This is also a very depressing time for her because she is ready to nurse some puppies but only without the young puppies.
Another way on how to tell if your female dog is showing signs of false pregnancy is when you have observed that she’s been carrying stuffed toys around like if she’s having her own babies. This is a very stressful time for her because she has to use some soft and tiny objects just to fill the void of missing her puppies.
It is times like these that your dog just needs a little extra TLC because they are preparing for babies that are not going to ever come. However, if your dog is not spayed and gets outdoors a lot of the time, then chances are that the next one will be a real pregnancy.
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January 15th, 2012
When a puppy is not puppy trained, huge possibilities of seeing poop or pee inside the house is inevitable. And you can’t technically scold your puppy because they do not know that what they are doing is wrong. You can be tolerant or patient about this and clean it all the time OR you can simply potty train your puppy. If you have specifically a pit bull puppy, here are the ways on how to train a pit bull puppy.
When it is your pit bull puppy’s first time to get into you house, the very first thing that you have got to do is to take it to the potty. Guide him outside and lead him to the spot where you want him to answer to the call of nature – you may need a leash in order for you to do it. Commands such as “go potty” must be mastered and must be used all the time to let him know that you want him to potty. In time, the commanding word will be associated to the particular action.
Puppies in general have small bladder, thus they do not have yet the capability of holding on. That is why if you have noticed, your pit bull puppy will always do the potty at least once in every couple of hours in a day. Scheduling frequent potty breaks during the day will help you a lot. Remember to praise him when he has poop or pee on the same area where you want him to pee. The best time for you to bring your dog to his loo area is 30 minutes before meal and take him back there again after half an hour. Let him take a rest for a bit and take him again to potty after half an hour. I know it sounds really tedious but it will work eventually. And that is how you potty train your pit bull puppy.
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January 15th, 2012
Cold weather does affect the way we live that is why we always prepare for the coming cold days. But it should not just be ourselves and our family that we should consider, but our dogs as well – after all they are also family. There are a number of dogs that can get affected by cold temperature easily even though there are some lucky breeds that can battle against this weather. Here are some amazing dog winter tips that you can apply so that you and your dog will have a great winter season.
Indoor – You might think that the indoors are considerably safe zones for your dog during the winter but do not be so too comfortable about the idea. If your dog’s bed is located at a drafty area, you should move it somewhere where there’s not a lot of air and moisture from the outsides can get in easily. You should also place some blankets on the dog bed for added comfort and warmth, But never place it near a portable heater as this may cause an accident like burning your house down or giving your dog some skin burns.
Outdoors – Of course, one cannot simply live indoors for the rest of the winter season, so whenever you guys are out, you should not forget to provide your pal with enough shelter if he needs to be outside at some point. Purchase some dog sweaters so that he would be comfortable as well. Minimize your outdoor activities during the winter season and especially once the temperature goes below freezing point. Provide name tags and identification and let your dog wear it because the winter season can destruct their tracking sense and may get lost easily.
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January 9th, 2012
Yes, you have heard it right. I think I have watched too much zombie movies and TV series that I have come up with this article. But it is really as enjoyable and after watching several episodes and movies I have come up to think the best dogs to have for a zombie apocalypse. So what are the best dogs to keep for such a tragedy? Below are the characteristics of dogs that you should keep. But take my word: I hope and pray that this does not happen 
If the average male person’s height is 5’9″ and for female it’s 5’4″, then one thing that you should consider is the size of your dog. It may look cool and tough to have big dogs but the best ones when it comes to size are the smaller ones. Corgis, dachshunds, and French bulldogs are three examples of dogs that are best to keep when it comes to size.
Another thing is that you should not own a dog that is socially adaptive – you do not want a dog who befriends slow walking, flesh eating ghouls, do you? Apart from that it can also prevent the virus from spreading. American Pitbull terriers or Rottweilers, anyone?
And the last characteristics of a best dog to have for a zombie apocalypse is a dog with a good herding instincts. Why is that? They can easily maneuver around and can make zombies follow him and make them go away from you and he has the higher chance of coming back safe.
So there you have it, the best dogs to have for a zombie apocalypse. Choose your weapon well! But really, I am not hoping (just saying).
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January 4th, 2012
Dogs, no matter how lovable they are, can have a very complex behavior. Take for instance, the drooling of the dog. There are many reasons why dogs drool. And below are some of the reasons why…
On the lighter side, there are a couple of reasons (good ones) why dogs drool. The most common among the many reasons is that they drool because they are happy and excited seeing you, or seeing you with a handful of treats for them. Another reason why they drool is that it is their way of cooling themselves. In case you do not know yet, dogs do not have pores in their skin and for them to be able to cool down their body temperature they sweat through their mouth.
Dog drooling is very natural so it is okay. However, when it becomes excessive there might be something wrong with your dog. Excessive drooling may mean your dog is having some serious health condition. When they are drooling excessively check if: your dog moves their head from one side to the other, when they perpetually touches their mouth using their paws, and when they triy to vomit quite a few times. If your dog shows at least one of these signs, then it is pretty much a go signal to have your dog checked because they may have an underlying condition which you do not know yet.
But if anything, do not panic too much. Drooling is one of the most natural things a dog can do.
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