Finding The Right Dog
Adopting a shelter dog is a kindness to the dog but
what about your family? It might be better to
donate to the shelter (or make room for two dogs) because with a predictable purebred
you'll know adult
size, personality, coat type, and activity level - and he may cost less
than "adoption" fees.
A Loose Dog is a Dead Dog
Practical reasons for a fenced yard and sensible fencing options if you
are a renter or have a small breed - and the shocking truth on ELECTRIC
fences.
HSUS' Responsible Breeders - How
HSUS defines us and advises families is okay but suggesting multiple
family visits with puppies in the kitchen or bedroom is ridiculous.
Why Choose A Purebred? Are you a gambler or do you
prefer a sure thing? Don't disappoint the family.
Choosing The Right Breed - It's surprisingly easy to choose the
right purebred dog to match your lifestyle.
The Right Breed
For Your Family based on size,
disposition, training, and compatibility with children.
The 3 Most Aggressive Dog Breeds
this list will
surprise you and help you decide on the right breed.
Dog Bite Statistics
though indisputably flawed, may affect your eligibility for Homeowner's
Insurance.
Personal And Family Security Every family needs to read this and every breeder needs to
see that they do!
Your Breed Choice Must Fit. AKC judge explains how breeds
characteristics can fit your family's lifestyle.
Designer Dog? Hybrid Purebred? Why cross breeding two inferior purebreds offers
disappointment.
Dogs' Inherent Behavior - it “appears” dogs think and reason but
are their actions really pre-conceived?
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Training Your Dog
from house-breaking a
puppy to preventing chewing, barking, growling, or snapping; all
of which are the
most common causes of shelter turn-ins. Start your new dog off
on the right paw. |
The President's Dog! Breed choice and characteristics
may reveal presidential personalities.
How Dogs Are Different,
compares the dog to other domestic
animals and makes the choice downright easy!
Just A Pet? What a clumsy puppy did for a WWII veteran who served
his country at great cost. True story.
Can A Family Dog Come Back? A dog dies but then
a miracle takes place; true story of a strange phenomenon.
Glorious History Of The Dog
Fascinating and authentic, from ancient breeds to
today's lapdog.
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A Dog For The Kids?
Some breeds are great with children of any age, some
are best with older kids, and some breeds were actually developed to protect and take care of babies!
So consider a breed for cuddling and confiding in for your little
girl or a bigger breed of dog for rough and tumble play with the boys.
Best Breeds With Kids
and WHY! If you have children or plan to, be sure to choose a
breed that will fit your family, be safe with kids, and match your
activity level.
A Dog Is A "Forever" Family Member - How to insure the dog fits
your family BEFORE purchase or adoption.
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Kid Stuff!
This special Children's Section
has games, stories, and a SPECIAL MESSAGE for
parents - A new puppy
offers an extraordinary teaching opportunity! That's right, teaching your child how
to teach the dog instills patience,
responsibility, and respect for rules and schedules.
A terrific "twofer" for the family. |
Obviously, you can get stuck on a problem both before and
after you've chosen your family dog. Go to Dilemmas
now or remember there's help here for later.
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Mange, allergies, scratching, heat stress, safety tips and more
problem solvers. |
If you already have your dog, spend a few minutes a day training him.
It is a great way to relax after a hard day at work and there's nothing
more rewarding for you and the dog than training, done right.
DON’T Rules For Dog Owners Print this out and give to all new
owners! They’ll think of you every time they say “DON’T…” do that or
pass advice to others.
A Puppy For Christmas, it's tempting, but not a good idea to buy
a puppy at Christmas.
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Choosing
the right breed depends on one's lifestyle! The Toy Fox Terrier is "just
right" for Lisa Herman who loves Agility Trials.
Photo Courtesy:
Dream Team |
The Fear Factor
Holidays
can be disturbing to dogs, especially the Fourth Of July and
firecrackers...
Dumping Bins, The Nightmare Of Throwaway Pets,
the newspaper photo and horror story that launched TheDogPlace.
Reggie The Labrador That wasn’t really his name and
there was a reason he was taken to the shelter, ahh, but then that’s the
story.
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