Tim Shank Having a dog in the family is really a treat but that doesn’t mean that it is always going to be smooth sailing. The fact of the matter is, you may discover that there are issues that come up from time to time that need to be corrected and some adjustments may need to be …
The human and dog relationship is one that can be of benefit to everyone involved. When we have a dog in our home, we often enjoy the companionship and unending love that they show for us. That being said, there are some dogs that can be difficult and when they have various types of behavioral …
There are many joys associated with owning a dog and when you train them properly, they certainly can be a welcome member of the family. One of the interesting things about training a dog is the fact that there are not many supplies that are necessary to get started. Typically, you will just need a …
Training a dog is something that many dog owners consider and the majority actually follow through on it to some extent or another. In some cases, the training takes place at home and may just be a matter of teaching your dog to sit or perhaps come to you when called. At other times, however, …
As a dog owner, we want to ensure that we are giving them everything they could possibly need. We provide them with a warm place to live, good food to eat and lots of love and scratches behind the ears. In return, they provide us with a degree of love that we may not ever …
There is nothing quite like having a dog by your side. As far as companions go, you will have a difficulty finding one that is as loyal as a canine. Many dog owners not only enjoy the companionship, they also work with the dog on a regular basis to train them in basic obedience. If …
From the time our dogs are very young, it is important to ensure that they are listening to us when we speak. In fact, dogs are capable of going through basic obedience training from the time they are only a few months old. It is a pleasure to take a dog through such a course …
When you look at the different groups of dogs that are recognized by kennel clubs around the world, you may sometimes have a difficulty figuring out which breeds of dogs fit into those groups. Some groups, however, are more specific and that is the case with the working dog group. As you might expect, these …
When it comes to dog breeds, they truly do come in all shapes and sizes. Some dogs are very big, such as the mastiff or the Great Dane and other dogs may be midsized and they can find their way into many homes as a family dog. Yet another group of dogs, however, falls into …
Dogs are often classified by their breed and most of us are familiar with many of the different breeds of dogs but they also have a broader classification, as they are often put into groups. Kennel clubs will often classify dogs in such a way to help identify them according to specific traits. That is …