Dogs

We all know the old saying, “Dogs are man’s best friend,” but sometimes beloved dogs don't always live up to this adage. It is very important to be aware of the underlying reasons why dogs' behaviors are poor or unexpected.

Fortunately, experts on dog behavior maintain that man can teach his dog the best behavior through proper training. Interestingly, dogs' behaviors are simply responses that are set off by environmental and social situations. In order to keep these responses in check, the owner, or pet companion, needs to train his dogs the appropriate responses to the environmental and social factors.

Why do dogs bite?

According to statistics, dog bites affect 5 million people in the United States each year. This is alarming because 5 million people is almost 2% of the total U.S. population. Additionally, dog bites are the second most common cause of emergencies in U.S. hospitals.

The logical question is: Why do dogs bite?

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Many people have their hearts set on choosing a certain dog breed - a Labrador, German Shephered, Spaniel, or whatever. We can't always afford our top choice of a purebred puppy, though because life and family compete for the finances. Dog Rescues can save the day and fill this need.

Dog Rescues are run by people who want to help dogs that have been mistreated, abandoned or given up on by their previous owners. A Dog Rescue's mission is to place these unfortunate dogs in a home with loving parents so that they can live out the rest of their days in a safe and caringv environment.

Find Your Breed

Dog rescues normally focus on a particular breed of dog. This makes your search easier, because once you have found a rescue for the breed your heart is set on, all you need to do is register and wait for the right dog to come along. Typically, these organizations have contact lists to keep members informed when new dogs come in.

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Your darling dog is ageing and you want him to continue to stay healthy. Changes in behavior, appetite, activities, sleep are some of the common changes to expect in your dog.  As the dog gets older, you still want him to be active, but don’t expect him to have the energy he did as a puppy.

Exercising older dogs is not that much different than exercising younger dogs.  Just a little more attention and a better understanding of his changing requirements and you are ready to go. Whether your dog is an active and fit fellow or not, but as he gets older, he will start to slow down.   This does not mean you should stop exercising older dogs.

They say that prevention is better than cure. Well, this goes perfectly for a dog's lifestyle too. Make sure that your dog gets a healthy diet, and an appropriate amount of exercise. Make a regular visit to vet and keep tabs on health supplements, nutrition, and exercise as he starts ageing. Even alter…

Long before dogs were domesticated they used to live in packs. In every pack is an alpha dog or alpha female that assumes command of the other dogs. He/she rules with an iron paw and gets preferential benefits when it comes to feeding and mating with the females. The alpha male behavior still exists in dogs even after they have been domesticated. On the surface, it might sound interesting that your dog is dominant, but it isn't practically. If you allow your dog to share your bed and have other privileges that member of your family have, the dog might see your family as a pack and want to dominate it. If this is happening to you and you're looking for a way of dealing with alpha male behavior, then alpha male dog training is the solution.

Behavior Changes

When a dog becomes an alpha male his mindset and behavior will change. First he will stop following commands.  He may also begin to show and exhibit undesirable behaviors like snarling, biting, guarding h…