Archive for month: July, 2011
28 July, 2011 (07:56) | Pet Care Articles & Tips | By: DogSmith
The whipworm, Trichuris vulpis,is a parasite that invades the cecum and colon of dogs. In milder infections, the worms are restricted to the cecum, but as the number of worms increases, they also invade the colon. In very serious cases, worms can cover most of the wall of the large bowel, from beginning to end [...]
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28 July, 2011 (07:35) | The DogSmith Canine Rescue Resources Program | By: DogSmith
The Ten Rules to House train Your Dog in Ten Days. To listen to the accompanying podcast click here Depending on your dog, your family and your lifestyle, housetraining a dog can be anywhere from easy, to almost impossible. Many dog owners get lucky and in spite of mistakes they unknowingly make, they find themselves [...]
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27 July, 2011 (10:25) | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog, The DogSmith Canine Rescue Resources Program | By: DogSmith
How to Win Friends and Influence Other Dogs Making new friends can be a daunting task — even for man’s best friend. Having your dog socialize with other dogs is very important. Don’t be discouraged if your dog is having trouble getting along with other dogs. You can help him win canine friends. Here are some [...]
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26 July, 2011 (08:36) | Pet Care Articles & Tips, The DogSmith Canine Rescue Resources Program | By: DogSmith
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has notified the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) of reports of possible toxicity with chicken jerky treats from China. The recently reported Fanconi syndrome-like symptoms in dogs are similar to those documented in 2007 by the AVMA, also associated with chicken jerky treats made in China. The AVMA issued [...]
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26 July, 2011 (08:24) | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog | By: DogSmith
If you answer yes to any of these questions then it it time to call a Professional Dog Trainer or Certified Dog Behavior Counselor. Does your dog have “accidents” in the house? Does your dog lunge at other dogs or people on walks? Does your dog have problems getting along with the other animals in [...]
Tags: biting, eating poop, fear, growling, House training, obedience, Oxford MS | No comments
19 July, 2011 (06:58) | Pet Care Articles & Tips | By: DogSmith
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19 July, 2011 (06:42) | Pet Care Articles & Tips | By: DogSmith
In part 1 of this 2-part video series, Dr. Becker talks to Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet Advanced Canine Thyroid Testing and Canine Food Sensitivity Testing. Are Autoimmune Diseases in Pets on the Rise? Next I asked Dr. Dodds about the condition known as autoimmune thyroiditis. It feels to me as though this disease [...]
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12 July, 2011 (14:04) | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog | By: DogSmith
Walking nicely on a Leash – First why do dogs pull? Because they are allowed too. They pull to get to other dogs, smells, people places and we follow on behind. You must not follow You get irritated by him, you yell at the dog or grab him, thus he moves away from you. [...]
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12 July, 2011 (12:13) | The DogSmith Canine Rescue Resources Program | By: DogSmith
What I watched in PetSmart yesterday evening was not the training the corporate office believes is going on I witnessed a trainer grabbing a dog, pulling it almost off its feet and holding it by the neck while she starred aggressively into it face. Can somebody help me. i am not sure where this fits [...]
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11 July, 2011 (18:54) | The DogSmith Canine Rescue Resources Program | By: DogSmith
Tonight I made a very important decision in my professional career. For those of you who know me well this will surprise you. For years I have kept quiet about the ineffective, cruel and outdated dog training methods employed by some. The gloves are now off. I will not stoop to criticizing or judging individuals [...]
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