About Adolescent Dogs and Dog Adoption
Important: If your adult dog has bitten out of fear or aggression, enlist the help of a trained professional as soon as possible. Discover a dusty teddy bear in the bottom of your closet, and the last thing you'd do is put it in your mouth. Puppies, on the other hand, explore their world largely...
Dog Biting and MouthingMay 10th, 2012
Shelters can be heartbreaking places to visit--crowded, chaotic, and full of sad, adorable faces. The more prepared you are emotionally for what you'll see at the shelter, the less likely you are to lose your heart to a dog you feel sorry for rather than to a dog who's a good match for you....
March 31st, 2011
It's funny when I ponder the word "own" to describe my place in my dog's life. I can't imagine telling someone that I own a child - biological, adopted, or otherwise. And I feel that the word "own" - when it comes to describing the inclusion of a dog in my life - sounds so arrogant, because it implies...
March 31st, 2011
Next to owning a dog or cat, there is nothing more enjoyable or rewarding than fostering an animal from your local shelter or rescue group. Even if you have a pet at home, you might be able to fit...
March 31st, 2011
There are many things to consider when choosing a puppy, including which breed or type, and the optimal age of acquisition. Obviously, you want to choose a dog that is best suited to you and your lifestyle....
March 31st, 2011
In one memorable summer for Samoyed Rescue of Minnesota, three dogs arrived, one after the other. All 18 months old, the white fluffy dogs were typical mischievous adolescents--if a little unrulier...
March 31st, 2011
Dogs bring years of joy and companionship, but they are also a big responsibility. Before you bring a dog into your home, it's critical to know what to expect. Deciding which breed to get (or mix of...
March 31st, 2011
Dogs and other animals can help children cope with a variety of ailments like depression, emotional disorders, and even poor immune function. Pets are also good preventive medicine for healthy children...
March 31st, 2011
Major issues await President-elect Barack Obama when he moves into the White House on January 20, 2009. But right now, to his daughters Sasha and Malia at least, nothing is as important as adopting...
March 31st, 2011
The prime purpose of puppy husbandry is to produce a friendly, confident, and biddable pup, so that you can face the behavior and training challenges of your dog's adolescence, and your dog can deal...
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