July 29, 2011
Dogs are known as bone gnawing and drooling animals. Caricatures would often depict a drooling Fido or one that is earnestly gnawing a bone. Dog experts tell us pet parents that the saliva of dogs is very important. This fluid secreted by the salivary glands serves as a lubricant and moisturizer that aids in the preliminary process of digestion. People love dogs but not a lot of these professed dog lovers love a drooling dog. Yes, the dog’s drooling is one of the reasons why some dog breeds are not chosen to be pets.
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July 26, 2011
Drooling, slobbering or hyper-salivating is not unusual in dogs. Many dog lovers abhor the mess created by slobbering dogs. Dogs are one of the most favorite choices for a pet but a lot of pet owners detest the shower of saliva whenever the dog shakes its head. If the dog’s drool that sticks on the wall, on your clothes and even on your face drives you crazy, you better steer clear of Bloodhounds, Boxers, Mastiffs and other dog breeds known to drool excessively.
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July 19, 2011
Man uses dogs in various capacities. Majority of dog owners keep the dog as pets because these are very loyal and affectionate animals. The dog owner will always receive the credit for the impressive appearance and the good behavior of the dog. Simply put, a responsible and caring owner takes the time to provide the pet with the best care and attention to ensure its health and impressive appearance. Ensuring that the pet receives its basic needs would not be enough as the dog would still need to be socialized, obedience trained and disciplined.
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July 1, 2011
A comfortable bed, a temperature controlled room and nothing better to do would entice anyone to do a lot of sleeping. Pretty much the same would happen to your pampered pet. Dogs are known to do a lot of sleeping. Dogs have the reputation of being great sleepers! This would make some people think that dogs are a lazy lot.
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June 30, 2011
We know dogs to be very affectionate animals. This is one of the reasons why dogs are branded as man’s best friends. Dogs are as well branded as Velcro pets because these animals have the tendency to be the shadow of their favorite people. Dogs are indeed well loved because humans would commonly hug and kiss dogs. To reciprocate the affection, dogs would shower the face of the master with wet kisses.
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June 30, 2011
Have you ever considered why your pooch would meet you at the gate with an enthusiastically wagging tail? Dogs form a strong bond with their master and they may not be able to voice out their gladness of seeing you but their body language would certainly tell you about their feelings. The wagging of the tail is one very effective way of showing their happiness. Dogs are noted for their friendly personality and this kind of behavior is typified by the enthusiastically wagging tail. Dogs and kids are known to form a legendary bond. Not all dogs would be friendly when approached by a stranger but dogs commonly wag their tails when they see a kid.
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June 27, 2011
Dogs are known to be great lickers. Dogs are seen licking themselves. Dogs have the inclination to lick other animals too. Whenever they get a chance, the dog would lick the hands, the face and any exposed body part of humans. A lot of people that love dogs abhor the touch of the rough tongue as well as the slobber of the pet. The pet’s tendency to lick is a concern of pet owners especially if the dog also has the habit of eating its own and other animal’s feces. To be able to curb the dog’s compulsive licking, the owner has to know the reasons why the pet is driven to lick.
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June 25, 2011
Circling around before lying down to sleep is a habit observed in wolves. This habit is attributed to the animals instinct to gain comfort and safety. Wolves are pack oriented thus they would hunt together and live together. Aside from the desire to keep each other warm, wolves sleep close to each other for protection against predators. To accommodate other members of the pack, wolves would circle several times before lying down to sleep. By circling around before lying down, the wolves are sure that the spot chosen is free from insects and snakes.
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June 25, 2011
All animals vomit. Dogs appear to vomit more frequently as compared to other animals. Owners that are exposed to the vomiting episodes of the pet are no longer surprised more so if after throwing up, the pet would act as if nothing happened and would be its normal self. Dogs have the gross habit of feasting on the vomit thus pet parents, instead of being concerned would be disgusted with the pet.
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February 4, 2011
My best friend has a tiny pet dog in her home which has always intrigued me. She takes care of her pet like a mother to her child. From watching her, I’ve discovered several helpful hints about choosing pet supplies for dogs. Read the helpful hints listed below for more information.
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November 8, 2010
Dog attacks on humans that range from minor to severe injuries are not uncommon given the amount of time humans spend with dogs. Every year more than four million dog owners and non-dog owners needs medical attention for minor to fatal injuries resulting from dog attacks. Dog breeds that are utilized for protection works are specifically trained to be aggressive. The significant difference dogs made to humans way of life is probably the reason why dogs are branded as man’s best friends. Since the time dogs were domesticated, they have become man’s most loyal and affectionate pets. Dogs have the wolves for ancestors and in spite of being tamed, the aggressive nature and the high prey drive will kick in from time to time. Even well a mannered dog will attack if the inherent ferocious nature is triggered by a person or by a situation in the environment.
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November 4, 2010
Dealing with canine behavior problems are part and parcel of caring for a pet. While chewing and house soiling can be very annoying, these concerns would only affect the dog owner. Excessive barking would be a more difficult concern as it can affect the neighbors too. The dog’s excessive barking will disturb the owners as we well as the neighbors. The noise made by an excessively barking dog will irritate not only to the owners but to the neighbors as well. The excessive barking of a dog becomes a more serious concern as many dog owners live close to each other in condos and in apartments
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November 3, 2010
It is summer and once again, families accompanied by their dogs are making a beeline to the nearest swimming hole. Swimming is the most popular summertime activity that people indulge in to deal with the hot weather. Because dogs are considered as members of the family, it is not surprising for people to take these pets when they go swimming.
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