Is Dog Obedience School for You?

Are you thinking about dog obedience school? Do you know what to expect out of it? Do you know what it costs or where to find a good school? If not, let me help take out some of the mystery of finding one to make sure you and your dog get the best experience you can. If you have searched the web in this topic, you probably found some sites that are basically search engines within search engines, no...

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Gift Giving Ideas for People Who Love Dogs

Pat Schraier


All of us have a friend or relative who loves their dog. They carry pictures in their wallets or purses, take vacations with their pet and talk about them all the time.
Buying a gift for someone who loves their dog can be daunting with all the possibilities. Here is some help narrowing down the options available for gift giving to a pet owner.
1. Create Your Own Gift - If you are creative this is the most cost effective way to give a gift to a dog lover. You can give a basket of dog treats, dog grooming products or toys. If you know how to knit or sew, doggie clothes are an original idea for gifts. Check out http://www.dog-match.com/hand-made-gifts.shtml for free resources and patterns for making dog clothing.
2. Buy Useful Gifts - A gift certificate for a dog walking service, pet grooming service or vet is a welcome gift. If your dog lover likes natural products there are several web sites that feature natural care products. A pet bed is another useful gift. Be sure it is large enough to hold that puppy when he grows up.
3. One of a Kind Personalized Gifts - If you have a picture of your recipient's dog you can get a personalized pillow ortee shirt with the photo silkscreened onto the fabric.
4. Funny or Whimsical Gifts - There are many sources of funny pet related items available on the internet; breed specific golf club covers, calendars, coffee mugs and much more. You are only limited by your imagination and budget.
5. Books and Subscriptions - You can find both fiction and non-fiction books about dogs in bookstores or online. Or a subscription to a magazine such as Dog Fancy would please any dog lover.
These are just a few ideas - I'm sure you can think of many more.
About the author: Pat Schraier has been the owner of chihuahuas, terriers, cocker spaniels and other breeds of dogs. Her website www.dog-match.com features articles, advice, resources and stories for people who love their dogs. Find out how to order a personalized dog photo pillow at http://tinyurl.com/8xqk

Dog/Canine Arthritis

Arthritis in canines is just as common as it is in humans. The type of arthritis associated with dogs is osteoarthritis which is caused by the degradation of the cartilage within a joint. Cartilage is what keeps the bones in a joint from rubbing together. As the cartilage breaks down it causes the function of the joint to reduce causing pain and stiffness. In the beginning canine arthritis is uncomfortable, but in severe cases it causes extreme pain as the bones are rubbing directly against each other. Signs to watch for are favoring a certain limb repeatedly, trouble when sitting or standing,...

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Finding A Good Pomeranian Dog Breeder

Buying a purebred dog is not something that should be taken lightly and not all breeders are equal. To make sure that you get a good quality dog that will be healthy and happy, you need to do some research and shop around. The Pomeranian breed standard weight no more than seven pounds, but there are many Poms out there that weight 12 or even 20 pounds! While these may be great dogs and make good pets, they are not to the standard and you should not be paying the full price for a dog that will grow to this size. But how do you know how big a puppy will be? One way to get a good feeling for how...

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