Archive for the 'New Dog' Category
Breeder Buzz-Phrases and Warning Words
October 15th, 2009If you have your heart set on a purebred puppy, the next step in the process is locating a reputable breeder. The best places to come into contact with breeders is at dog shows and dog sporting events, however many people choose to seek out their future furry family members on the Internet [...]
Teaching Leash Walking Skills
August 22nd, 2009Having a dog that walks nicely on a leash is one of the most rewarding outcomes of the hard work of training. However, many owners don’t know how to get to a place where they have a pooch that will walk happily next to them and instead fear strolls - as they fear they [...]
You’ve Hired A Dogwalker - Now What?
June 17th, 2009At some point in most of our lives, we all need some help caring for our dogs. For some individuals with long work hours or the need to travel frequently, a responsible dog walker is an invaluable surrogate guardian for your pooch when you can’t be there.
Photo by NYCArthur
In order to keep your [...]
Obama Family Welcomes “Bo,” a Portugese Water Dog, to the White House
April 12th, 2009President Barack Obama and his family today welcomed a 6-month-old Portugese Water Dog named “Bo,” short for “Bo Diddley,” to the First Family. The new First Dog was a gift to 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha from Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who owns several Portugese Water Dogs. The girls picked out the black-and-white pup and [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Dog for Little Brother?
January 15th, 2009Question:
Ok, so my brother wants a puppy. He will not get it until after Christmas. What breeds work well with other dogs? What is a good breed for a 14 year old? He wants a medium to large dog, but I have a small dog so we need a dog that is loving, caring, nice [...]
