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 - The Best Training Diet
November 18, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Nothing is more essential to good training than good health. And the foundation of good health is a good diet. Read more
Dog Training - Training Non-Neutered Dogs
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Not every dog gets spayed (removal of female reproductive organs) or neutered (removal of male organs). Whether through an intention to breed or other motive, many individuals leave their companions intact. Left with a full complement of nature’s hormones, these dogs can react differently than their surgically altered counterparts. Read more
Q & A: Spaying A Dog While In Heat
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Spaying A Dog While In Heat
“Being the forgetful person that I am, getting my female dog spayed has always slipped the calender. Now she is in heat and it is worse than ever! I would like to have her fixed by getting an operation this week but was wondering if it were a problem to get her spayed while during her heat session.” Read more
Q & A: Dog Pannus (An Inherited Health Defect)
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Dog Pannus (An Inherited Health Defect)
“My daughter-in-law is blind and has a seeing eye dog. The other day, I noticed her dog’s eyes looked a little filmy. Two veterinarians both agree it was pannus. They gave her drops to put in three times a day for the rest of the dog’s life.” Read more
Q & A: Curing The Feces-Eating Dog
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Why Rabbit Pellets Can Cure The Feces-Eating Dog
“Some time ago I picked up a magazine article in the latest issue of Dog World and a man wrote in to the editor that he was having a severe problem with his dog eating feces. This man’s pet would literally eat feces from any animal at any time. The magazine suggested that he feed his dog rabbit pellets.” 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
