Free Dog Calorie Calculator for all Dog Websites

TrainPetDog.com’s Dog Calorie Calculator gives the calorie needs for Dogs based on their age and lifestyle.

West Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2010 — TrainPetDog.com, a long-known resource for free dog training courses and videos, is now offering a free online calculator for website visitors to calculate a dog’s daily calorie count. This Dog Calorie Calculator gives the calorie needs for dogs based on their age and lifestyle. It also suggests the amount of food to feed your dog based on the quality of the dog food. Read more

Understanding A Dog’s Heat Cycle

As usual my new puppy is giving me something to write about. This time it is her first heat. By now a new dog owner should have made the decision to breed their female dog or not. Breeding is not a profitable endeavor, therefore it should be done only to propagate a breed of dog.  Having your dog go through the heat cycle is a messy stressful 3 week or more period. A dog usually experiences a heat cycle twice a year after she reaches 6 months of age. In larger dogs the cycle may be every 9-12 months. In some breeds like Basenji’s it may only be once a year. Read more

Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day® Highlights Need for Pet Adoptions

Money Can’t Buy Love…But a Small Adoption Fee Can Bring Lots of Joy

King, NC (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 13, 2009 — Belly rubs, ear scratches and treats may not be the employee perks you’re used to–but all of these benefits will be commonplace at Village Green on Friday, June 26. The upscale apartment communities company, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, will be participating in Take Your Dog To Work Day for the ninth consecutive year. Read more

CVMF Advises on How to Save Money on Veterinary Bills

The most common causes for vet visits and how to avoid them.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) May 27, 2009 — Avoiding common diseases in pets is not only possible but by being proactive, you can save a great deal of money in medical expenses, says leading veterinarian Dr. Arnold Goldman, president of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation (www.petsafetyct.org) and director of the Connecticut State Animal Response Team. Read more

Bringing Your Newborn Baby To Your Home With A Dog

Just because your dog has always shown the utmost kindness, love, and effection towards many, does not mean that you shouldn’t have any concerns about introducing your dog to your newborn baby.  When you introduce your dog to your baby for the first time, there’s a possibility that rivalry or jealousy may develop.  And without putting much thought and preparation into this, an injury can occur.  Here are some steps to helping you with the preparation process: Read more

What You Should Know When You Get a Shelter Dog

By Louise Louis

It’s appealing to see yourself “saving” an adult dog from a shelter but
dealing with a dog with a troubled or insecure past can be very challenging.

The good news is that you’ll be getting a full size dog so you know what to
expect in that regard. He’s likely to have at least some rudimentary
training, perhaps from shelter personnel. Read more

Buyers Beware of Internet Pet Scams

The American Veterinary Association (AVMA) is cautioning potential pet buyers of internet scams that say they’ll deliver pets after receiving payment, but end up not fulfilling their end of the bargain.

These internet scams can be identified if the price of the pet is being sold at below market prices and requests wire transfer payments to Cameroon or a money drop in the U.K.  These potential buyers are then asked to pay an additional fee for insurance purposes, permits, transportation, etc. Read more

Male Dog Neutering And Female Dog Spaying: When Should It Be Done?

In this article, “Male-Dog Neutering And Female-Dog Spaying: When Should It Be Done?”, we look at the importance of spaying or neutering your dog as well as the benefits that such a procedure can have on your dog’s health (in addition to behavior).Every year thousands and thousands of cats and dogs are euthanized because they lack a home and family to adopt them. We humans are to blame for this situation. Every year the newspapers are full of articles submitted by the S.P.C.A. relating to the number of animals they have had to kill. Read more

Puppy Obedience Basics

Puppy obedience starts from the moment you come home with your puppy. It is kept simple and you motivate your pup to do everything. There is no forcing here, keep it fun! Use small food treats and toys.

This will show leadership on your part and shape your pups behavior, which is much easier then changing bad behavior later on. Training your pup is a “lifestyle”! Remember you are training your pup all of the time and every time you interact with him. Even if you not thinking about training your puppy. Read more

Introducing a DOG AND A CAT

It is important to realise, that from a dog’s point of view, this is not a new friend you have brought into your home but an invasion of territory and family by an unknown animal. ALL KINDS of problems are waiting to happen. The dog may perceive the cat as an animal to be chased, caught and killed. Or the dog may try approaching the cat as he would another dog. If the cat is not familiar with the social niceties of a dog, he may be frightened or take offence. Or the dog may just perceive the cat as competition for the attention of the owners. Hopefully, this article will help you make a calm and successful introduction between your dog and the “invading” cat. Read more

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