Dog Breeding - Whelping, The Process
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Building a whelping box helps you prepare for dog birth. At least 4′ wide by 6′ long by 1′ high, will give the dam a place to feel comfortable and enclosed and keep newborn pups from wandering the first two weeks. Lining the bottom with newspapers over plastic will make for easy cleanup. Read more
Dog Breeding - Whelping, Preparation
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
When your female dog, called a dam or bitch, is about to give birth there are frequently clear signs. These signals can help you know when to put her in the whelping area, near the instruments. Oh, you don’t have one? You haven’t any instruments? Oops… better back up and prepare. Read more
How to Become a Dog Breeder
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
If you are a dog lover who has a special place in your heart for one particular dog breed, you may decide to devote yourself to bettering that breed. Many times, this involves working with dogs from a particular bloodline to try to create specific traits that will be passed down through future generations. However, many people are uncertain about how to go about breeding dogs. Read more
Dog Breeding - Breeding, Things to Think About
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Breeding dogs is a serious responsibility and entails risks and surprises for even experienced breeders. But, even in a world too crowded with unwanted dogs, there are positive aspects. Here are a few things to consider… Read more
Dog Training - Pros and Cons of Electronic Fences
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Electronic fences are a control device. That said, electronic fences can be a blessing or a curse - not only for the dog but for the human as well. An ‘electronic fence’ is a set of devices, usually underground wire and transmitters, that deliver a noise, shock or unpleasant spray via a collar to a dog approaching the boundary. The wire is buried a foot or so under the ground along a perimeter of 500-1000 feet and as the dog approaches it a signal is sent to the collar, activating the deterrent. Read more
Q & A: Too Much Dog Shedding!
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Too Much Shedding!
“I have always taken great pains with the care and grooming of my Siberian Husky, making sure that he is immaculate at all times. But when I brushed him today though, I got two full buckets of hair. I know dogs are supposed to shed, but never have I seen anything like this. He actually looks bald! Can you tell me why?” Read more
Q & A: Bedding & Grooming Help
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Bedding & Grooming Help
“I own four mixed-breed dogs, three of which I keep penned. I would like to know what the best bedding would be for a doghouse – burlap, straw, or wood shavings? Also, what are the necessary tools for grooming short-haired dogs?” Read more
Q & A: Shedding Basset Hound
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Shedding Basset Hound
“We have a six-month old Basset Hound who sheds terribly. Is this breed prone to shedding or is this the result of something else? Our veterinarian has given us a diet to follow of which we have adhered to and fed our dog the same thing for more than six months now, but still no changes in the shedding problem. Could my veterinarian be wrong?” Read more
Dog Communication: Are You Listening? (Part 3)
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Do you have the ability to understand what it is your dog is saying? Learning how these animals communicate is not only beneficial to proper training, it also helps tighten the bond between man’s best friend and his owner. Read more
Dog Communication: Are You Listening? (Part 2)
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
When you verbally ask someone a question you expect an answer, right? A well-mannered, thought-out response is always appreciated and humans talk with their mouths and voice boxes to respond. This is how we interact, mostly with words to let others know how we feel. Read more
