The Shetland Sheepdog is a long haired herding dog. Shelties are known as one of the most intelligent, obedient, and loyal breeds. They are devoted to their families. Shelties are loving, loyal dogs that, when raised in the right environment, will be a friend for life. … Shetland Sheepdog: Breed Profile & Facts read more »
As people move away from owning farms and livestock, the need for the skills of the herding dogs has dwindled. But, they continue to make excellent pets. Until 1983, dog breeds in this category were part of the working group. All the dogs in the … The Herding Dogs Breeds read more »
Are you considering adopting not one, but two puppies? Some shelters don’t allow it, many experts caution against it, but I’ve recently talked to a friend who did it anyway. And she is happy that she did it. Jessica adopted her Cattle dog mixes Dexter and Sydney … The Pros & Cons of Adopting Two Puppies at Once read more »
Is it possible to deceive your pet dog? Recently I came across an article from canadian researchers talking about the topic. You can find the article here. As dogs have similar cognitive abilities to human toddlers, having the same language, math and problem-solving abilities as the … Do Dogs Know When They are being Deceived? read more »
Clicker Training is conditioning your dog so when she hears a “CLICK!” she knows she has done a GOOD thing and pleased you. Positive reinforcement is giving praise, treats, a “click” or any other GOOD, positive thing to the dog as soon as she does … Clicker Training And Positive Reinforcement read more »
Here are cute, cool, unique dog names for puppies with big bulldog builds. These include: Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Bull Mastiff dogs, English and American Bulldogs. Find perfect cute names for your dog. Dog Names Picking out the perfect name for a dog or puppy is a lot … Cool Unique Dog Names for Big Bulldog Puppies read more »
There is much confusion surrounding the dog breeds associated with the name “pit bull.” “Pit bull” has become a catch-all term for dogs that share a common physical appearance and background. There are actually five breeds commonly referred to as pit bulls: the American Bulldog, American … Demystifying Bully Breeds: Understanding Pit Bulls read more »
If you are choosing a small puppy breed for your next pet, you should check this 6 breeds listed below. They are all cute and great options as a new family member. #1 – Toy Fox Terrier (Aka American Fox Terrier Or “Amertoy”) The Amertoy … 6 Small Breeds Of Dogs You Need To Know Before Choosing Your Puppy read more »
Firecrackers, loud car engines, motorcycles and sudden unexpected noises such as dropping car keys may startle your dog but you can help him relax. Does your dog frequently startle at the faintest noises? If so, you may notice your dog is extra vigilant and tense … How to Help a Dog Fearful of Loud Noises read more »
The Great Pyrenees, also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog or Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees, was originally developed as a guardian of livestock and still performs this duty in some areas of the world. The Great Pyrenees value as a pet lies in its … The Great Pyrenees read more »
