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Why are there so many dog lovers out there ? Dogs share our lives in a way that most other animals can't,  and they're so commonplace that it's easy to take their faithful companionship for granted. The purpose of this article is to remind us of why we love dogs so much, to spare a few minutes and to spare a few words in praise of "man's best friend," the dog. Dogs are friendly and they love human companionship. Whose ego would not be gratified at the sight of a happy dog who can't wait to greet you at the end of a hard day ? Your dog waits for you by the door, face smiling, mouth open and tail wagging, ready to dote on you, his best friend in the world. Dogs are loyal and, as pack animals, they respond to the presence of a leader - you ! Dogs are eager to please you in any way they can. When you're feeling blue your dog will remain by your side silently comforting you. When you're happy and excited, your dog will leap about you and share in your j...

There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man’s habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and that in return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals, and in guarding his sheep and goats, he gave it a share of his food, a corner in his dwelling, and grew to trust it and care for it. Probably the animal was originally little else than an unusually gentle jackal, or an ailing wolf driven by its companions from the wild marauding pack to seek shelter in alien surroundings. One can well conceive the possibility of the partnership beginning in the circumstance of some helpless whelps being brought home by the early hunters to be tended and reared by the women and children. Dogs introduced into the home as playthings for the children would grow to regard themselves, and be regarded, as members of the family In nearly all parts of the world traces of an indigenous dog family are...

Why are there so many dog lovers out there ? Dogs share our lives in a way that most other animals can't,  and they're so commonplace that it's easy to take their faithful companionship for granted. The purpose of this article is to remind us of why we love dogs so much, to spare a few minutes and to spare a few words in praise of "man's best friend," the dog. Dogs are friendly and they love human companionship. Whose ego would not be gratified at the sight of a happy dog who can't wait to greet you at the end of a hard day ? Your dog waits for you by the door, face smiling, mouth open and tail wagging, ready to dote on you, his best friend in the world. Dogs are loyal and, as pack animals, they respond to the presence of a leader - you ! Dogs are eager to please you in any way they can. When you're feeling blue your dog will remain by your side silently comforting you. When you're happy and excited, your dog will leap about you and share in your j...

One of the most exciting experiences in dog owning is when you have to spend time making your dog look great. However, for some, dog grooming is a daunting task. Imagine you have to cut, trim, bathe, nail cut, and brush the dog. You don’t even have the time to do them on yourself! Well, people who treat dog grooming this way are certainly those who do not take responsibility for their pet. Of course you are not one of these people, are you not? To be able to keep your dog in its perfect and groomed condition, the following are some helpful guides you should consider: Understand – If you previously owned a Labrador and shifted to a Tibetan Terrier, then you have to realize that you need to do some grooming routine. Why? Because different dogs require different grooming techniques. What you should do is to understand the breed of your dog. Learn about its history and characteristics. Then, you should be able to know from this information the proper grooming techniques you should do as ...

One of the biggest challenges that new puppy owners face with their puppy training is the puppy training biting stage. It is one of the most worrying parts of having a puppy especially if you have children. Before we get into the basic steps of how to stop biting puppies we need to understand your puppy's behavior. Why do puppies bite? When puppies are born they explore the world through their eyes, ears, sense of smell and unfortunately their teeth. When puppies are in the nest for the first couple of weeks they will start to develop their senses. They will start to play with the other puppies and will start playing with the other puppy's chasing, rolling over each other and biting each other. They want to be number one in the pack and this is a way of getting to the top, but if the puppy gets too boisterous the mum will tell them off. So you are now his mum and it's your job to reprimand him. When your new puppy arrives at your home he is now part of your pack. He wants ...