September 2010

One of the most important things you can teach your dog is to come when called. There are many reasons to teach your dog this command, but the most important reason is that it enables you to call your dog away from a potentially dangerous situation. You should be able to ask your dog to come when called even when there are distractions around him.

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Doggie Stylish is a great source of fun stuff for you and your dog. Learn how to make costumes and other clothing and accessories for your dog, get great recipes for dog treats and much more.

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If your dog barks incessantly, it can be a frustrating problem. It can also cause hard feelings with neighbors who are disturbed by your barking dog. Often, owners turn to shock collars and other aversive devices to help with barking issues. However, there are other more humane alternatives that can be used successfully.

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Good nutrition for dogs and cats starts with a balanced diet. A balanced diet must contain adequate levels of all basic nutrients needed by the canine and feline body. Knowing what these nutrients are and how they used in the body is a good start.

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Meet Lilly, my own special needs (three-legged) cat. This week I’d like to spotlight a very special blog and website: PetFinder.com and it’s blog. This website and blog has a ton of great information for new pet owners and prospective pet owners. And I encourage you to go check out that information. But that’s not [...]

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Help feed a shelter dog by writing a blog post about the Pedigree® Adoption Drive or by “liking” the Pedigree® Adoption Drive Facebook page.

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Using positive training techniques, dogs and puppies can be taught to walk properly on a leash very easily. The use of choke collars and prong or pinch collars is not needed and there is no need to hurt your dog or puppy in order to teach them this behavior.

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Many people have questions about the safety and efficacy of dog and cat vaccines. This article answers many of those questions.

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BlogPaws and DogTime.com partnered to introduce the Pettie awards. Four blogs were chosen as the best in their categories: Best Dog Blog, Best Cat Blog, Best Cause Blog and Best Pet Blog.

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Mike Arms, president of the WoodWard Animal Center, delivered a compelling address as the keynote speaker at BlogPaws West 2010. Read about what Mr. Arms had to say.

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